Online Catholic Marriage Prep

Our courses are promoted by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops and the Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales and accepted by dioceses and parishes worldwide. We are also a member of the Catholic Family Life Association.

A message from our Director of Catholic Programs

Why Couples Love Us

We produce modern courses that deliver a natural and authentic experience for today’s couples. Our presenters are real people, not actors, who speak from the heart about their life experiences and faith stories.

Why Ministry Leaders Trust Us

Our courses are comprehensive and engaging, perfect for self-led experiences by couples alone, and for mentor-led accompaniment by clergy or sponsor couples.

Started in 2009, The Marriage Group has become the leading provider of online and on-demand marriage preparation and enrichment courses. With over 50,000 couples served worldwide, we help church groups to leverage technology and meet today’s couples where they are.

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Relationship-Building Courses

Marriage Preparation

Online marriage preparation programs are the ideal solution for couples separated by distance, having scheduling difficulties, or with limited traditional Pre-Cana options.

Natural Family Planning

Natural Family Planning (NFP) is a scientifically proven, 99% effective method for postponing or achieving pregnancy while respecting the woman’s body and health.

Premarital Inventories

The Couple Checkup is an online assessment tool designed to identify the unique relationship strengths and growth areas of dating, engaged, and married couples.

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Shared Approach to Natural Family Planning

A Shared Approach to Natural Family Planning

Health, Helpful Information, Marriage Enrichment, Marriage Preparation, Married Life, Natural Family Planning, Parenting, Practical Advice, Relationship Tips, Sexuality

Red light, green light. It’s a game I’ve seen some couples play as their approach to using Natural Family Planning (NFP). The woman attends most or all of the teaching sessions for the chosen method of NFP, she diligently charts and asks…

Interfaith Marriage

My Interfaith Marriage

Communication, Engaged, Helpful Information, Interfaith, Marriage Enrichment, Marriage Preparation, Married Life, Personal Testimony

The relationship between Protestants and Catholics can range from being ecumenically united to serve as Christ did, to the punchline of a good joke, to full-on violence between the two. Within that spectrum, many interfaith couples have come…

Scariest Letters of Marriage Prep

The 3 Scariest Letters of Marriage Prep: NFP

Bishop, Deacon, Helpful Information, Marriage Preparation, Married Life, Ministry Leaders, Mothers, Natural Family Planning, Opinion, Parenting, Practical Advice, Priest, Sexuality, Spirituality, Support

Such a monumental and life-changing event as a wedding deserves a significant amount of thought and planning to be sure! From the perfect church to complicated guest lists, to bouquets of flowers and more, planning a wedding requires a lot of…

NFP in Real Life

My Journey With NFP in Real Life

Engaged, Health, Helpful Information, Marriage Enrichment, Marriage Preparation, Married Life, Mothers, Natural Family Planning, Parenting, Personal Testimony, Practical Advice, Relationship Tips, Sexuality, Spirituality

From single, to used, to married... My journey with NFP in real life has been anything but linear. A loop-de-loop would be a more appropriate term. Even before marriage, I was encouraged by a Catholic mentor to proactively begin charting…

Reenergizing Your Family Life Director

Reenergize Your Family Life Director

Bishop, Deacon, Helpful Information, Ministry Leaders, Practical Advice, Priest, Spirituality, Support

"As a priest and pastor, what can I do for my Family Life or Marriage Ministry Director?" If this is a question you have asked yourself in the past, then you are on the right track! It is not a secret to anyone that Family Life Directors are…

Common Questions About NFP

Common Questions About NFP

Engaged, Health, Helpful Information, Marriage Enrichment, Marriage Preparation, Married Life, Mothers, Natural Family Planning, Practical Advice, Sexuality, Spirituality, Support

There is a lot of excitement when you first get engaged. It can be a very thrilling season of life, but it also includes a big checklist of things to do. Depending on the length of your engagement, you'll either be in a rush or have some time…

Discovering Better Health

Discovering Better Health Through Natural Family Planning

Health, Helpful Information, Married Life, Mothers, Natural Family Planning, Opinion, Parenting, Personal Testimony, Practical Advice, Sexuality, Spirituality, Support

"Well…I suppose we could put you on the pill for that.” This was a phrase I heard all too often during my adolescence. When I sought help for longer than normal periods, the sharp pain in my abdomen, or troublesome acne, the answer always…

Looking for a Parish Community

Looking for a Parish Community

Engaged, Helpful Information, Marriage Enrichment, Married Life, Practical Advice, Relationship Tips, Spirituality, Support

A Message to Newlyweds Congratulations on your wedding! The two of you have entered a lifetime covenant by joining your lives in the sacred union of marriage. Even though this may sound very scary and challenging, you are not alone on this…

Cultural Sensitivity

Cultural Sensitivity

Communication, Deacon, Helpful Information, Ministry Leaders, Practical Advice, Priest, Spirituality, Support

Ministry in a Multicultural Church Cultural diversity is a reality that touches not only our country but also the Church. Parishes have become a home to people from different cultural backgrounds. Today in our parishes, we find people who speak…

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