The Most Flexible Courses
For Catholic Couples
Couples Separated by Distance
Our flexible, online courses are accessible 24/7 around the world. It’s perfect for military couples, college students, and the growing number of couples who meet online. We help you provide consistent, faithful formation no matter what the circumstances.
Couples with Challenging Schedules
Travel time, demanding work schedules, and limited PTO make it difficult for some couples to attend a weekend or all-day event.
Couples who can choose a schedule and pace that works for them learn more, have deeper conversations, and get more out of marriage prep.
Canceled Pre-Cana Events
When you have to cancel one of your traditional Pre-Cana programs, it’s best to offer an alternative to ensure couples complete their marriage preparation in time. Our online courses are a reliable option for any special circumstances that require a change of plans.
Couples can register and start the course immediately, and they can complete the course in as little as 8 hours.
Struggling to Deliver Your Own Pre-Cana
A message from our Director of Catholic Programs
Claudio Mora, former Family Life Director for the Diocese of Dallas
Sometimes, dioceses and parishes struggle to create and deliver a quality, comprehensive marriage preparation program for their engaged couples. Perhaps they are a rural diocese or a parish with an aging congregation, and they don’t have enough volunteers or mentor couples to host a retreat or one-day event.
Our online courses deliver consistent instruction based on Catholic teaching, so ministry leaders can confidently recommend them for a variety of reasons.
Spanish Speaking Couples
Our Spanish course was produced in partnership with the Archdiocese of Miami, and it’s an excellent option for Spanish-speaking couples. The course covers many of the same topics as our English Pre-Cana (including NFP), along with Ceremony Planning and Children.
Hearing Impairments and Physical Restrictions
Closed captions in English are an ideal and appreciated solution for individuals with hearing impairments or physical restrictions who would find it challenging, if not impossible, to fully experience a traditional in-person Pre-Cana program.
Couples can use our courses from any internet-connected computer, tablet, or smartphone, so they control their own captions and volume. They can also complete the course in a space they find comfortable, taking breaks when needed.
Self-led or Mentor-led
Our online learning experiences are perfect solutions for engaged couples who prefer a self-led, self-paced learning environment. It’s also an ideal experience for couples who want to work with a facilitating priest or deacon or a sponsor/mentor couple.
We provide a free, downloadable Leader’s Guide which leaders can use alone or to complement the discussions guides included in our course for the bride and groom.
Accountability
Ministry leaders who want to make sure couples finish all elements of their Pre-Cana course love how our courses are structured. Quizzes, or reflection exercises, accompany each video lesson to reinforce learning.
Couples can only progress in the course when they have completed all videos and exercises. Once all course elements are complete, they will be issued an official Certificate of Completion that can be printed and/or emailed for your records.
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Help the couples in your parish feel more positive about the Church and better prepared for marriage.
Help the couples in your parish feel more positive about the Church and better prepared for marriage.