Entries by Jessie Wiegand

Marriage Ministry Is Good For Your Marriage

Read Time: 3 minutes

Join our well-loved Pre-Cana presenters for a candid conversation about how marriage ministry has changed their lives. Andrew and Terri Lyke have been serving other couples in the Catholic Church for over 40 years. It hasn’t always been easy, but they’ve experienced some wonderful benefits from walking alongside other couples. […]

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New Finances Production

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 What do engaged couples need to know about finances during marriage prep? This is a big question to answer. Especially considering the diversity of couples who get married in the Catholic Church. Did you know the average age of couples taking our online Catholic marriage prep course is 30? […]

Book Review – The Good, The Messy, and The Beautiful

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Book Title: The Good, The Messy, and the Beautiful Authors: Dr. Edward and Beth Sri Who Should Read It? This book is great for engaged or married couples who want to learn from the experience of a couple married over 20 years. It’s written from the co-authors’ (Edward and Beth) […]

Pray Fast Give

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As we near the middle of the Lenten season, couples may find themselves in a variety of positions. Some have experienced greater connection as they practice the spiritual disciplines of prayer and fasting together, some may be experiencing conflict if one partner has proved to be more devoted than the […]

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National Marriage Week Advice

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For National Marriage Week, we asked ministry leaders and married couples, “What is one important thing couples need to know in their first year of marriage?” Here are some of our favorite replies: One thing Mike and I have learned is that communication is key. Whether that’s communicating your goals, […]

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What do you do at Pre-Cana?

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Now that you’ve made the big decision and you’re beginning the marriage prep process, you may have heard about “Pre-Cana” from your priest or others in your parish. What is Pre-Cana? Simply put, Pre-Cana is a marriage preparation course, class, or consultation for couples who will be married in a Catholic Church. […]