Once you’re engaged, Catholic marriage prep can sound like just another thing to check off your list. But if you ask couples who’ve completed it, many will tell you the same thing: it wasn’t just another task. It was the most important part. The part that helped them feel ready for marriage.
Catholic marriage prep isn’t about creating a picture-perfect wedding—it’s about preparing your hearts for a lifetime together, grounded in faith. And while there are many benefits and topics covered in Catholic marriage prep (we list some in this blog post), today we want to focus on the feedback we hear from couples.
1. We had the opportunity to discuss things that we hadn’t thought to bring up.
So many couples tell us that online Catholic marriage Prep opened the door to conversations they hadn’t had yet. Sometimes it’s because life is busy, and those topics haven’t come up organically. Other times, they didn’t even realize the importance of certain subjects—like family expectations, views on children, or handling conflict.
How do we handle issues like finances, forgiveness, or future decisions?
These aren’t always easy conversations—but they’re worth having and they set a couple up for success from day one.
Taking this course together helped us carve out intentional time to talk about topics that we might not have thought to bring up on our own or that maybe we would be a little uncomfortable to bring up.
Anna & William
It gave Tyler and me the opportunity to have some difficult conversations that, honestly, we didn’t even realize we needed to have.
Kenzie and Tyler
2. It helped us to slow things down from busy wedding planning and focus on each other.
Wedding planning is full of details, deadlines, and decisions. But Catholic marriage prep reminds you that while your wedding is one day—your marriage is forever.
One of the unexpected blessings of Catholic marriage prep, is the chance to step away from the planning frenzy and be truly present with each other. Couples have told us that it felt like hitting pause—like a retreat they didn’t know they needed.
It has been so helpful and meaningful to bring our relationship back to the center of our wedding planning rather than only focussing on the logistics of our wedding day.
Theresa and Elliot
3. We loved that our faith was at the center of the course
In a world where faith can sometimes feel like an afterthought, Catholic Marriage Prep reinforces it as a central part of the relationship. And for many couples, that’s one of the most powerful aspects.
Whether one or both of you are Catholic, the preparation process invites you to reflect on what it means to build a life with Christ at the center. You’ll understand better the beauty of the sacrament, the Church’s vision for love and commitment, and the ways faith can carry you through the ups and downs of married life.
Some couples tell us they started praying together for the first time during our online Catholic Marriage Prep course. Others say it brought them back to Mass after being away. For many, it deepened their understanding of what it really means to be married in the Church.
I believe this course has helped me think about the future of my marriage to Brian and how we can involve God in our new life.
Alexa and Brian
It reinforced that God and Jesus must be at the center of every successful marriage, including ours.
Jezzette and Ron
4. We felt closer than ever by the end of the course
Maybe you think a Catholic marriage prep course might be a little dry or even awkward. But the truth is, when you take the time to talk, listen, and reflect together, real intimacy grows.
We’ve heard couples say they felt more united after completing Catholic Marriage Prep. That they had a clearer sense of their shared values, their hopes, and even their challenges. Some couples have even said it confirmed that this is the person they want to walk through life with.
We spent nearly four hours talking one night just reflecting and deepening our connection! It brought us even closer to each other – and God – than ever before!
Brianna & Joseph
I believe it brought us closer together because we were able to have discussions on things we typically avoid.
Danmarie and Andrew
5. The flexibility of an online course made all the difference.
While in-person programs can be wonderful, more and more couples are finding that online Catholic Marriage Prep offers the flexibility they need—especially if they’re juggling long work hours, living in different cities, or managing other responsibilities.
Couples tell us they loved being able to sit down in their own space, talk openly, and not feel rushed or distracted. It allowed them to move at their own pace and revisit topics that felt especially important.
It also gave them the privacy to be real. When you’re not sitting in a room full of strangers, it may be easier to be vulnerable, to ask big questions, and to really share your heart.
We were able to have the conversations on dates that worked best with our busy schedules. This allowed for us to really bond by spending quality time together and preparing for marriage.
Olivia & Dan
I personally liked it just being the two of us rather than a group. I would tell everyone to do it at home with their partners to have this same connection.
Brianna & Kyle
Looking for a Catholic marriage prep course that fits your schedule and brings you closer together?
Our Pre-Cana Online course is designed to foster real conversations that prepare you for a lasting, faith-filled marriage.
Upon completion, you’ll receive a “Certificate of Completion” that’s accepted by Catholic parishes and dioceses around the world.
Join over 1,000 couples who have discovered the gift of preparing for marriage together but on their own time and in their own space!
