God who is love and who created man and woman for love has called them to love. By creating man and woman he called them to an intimate communion of life and of love in marriage” (Compendium of the Catechism of the Catholic Church, 337)

Congratulations on your decision to seek the Sacrament of Marriage in the Catholic Church. 

​The Church invites couples preparing for marriage to view their upcoming wedding ceremony not as an end in itself, but “instead embark upon marriage as a lifelong calling based on a firm and realistic decision to face all trials and difficult moments together.” (Amoris Laetitia, 211)
 
The Diocese of Calgary earnestly desires to accompany engaged couples in deepening their appreciation for the beauty of the Sacrament of Marriage by offering Marriage Preparation programs. Professionally trained and experienced facilitators will journey with couples to assist them in making Christ the centre of their new life together. In a friendly, supportive, caring and non-judgmental atmosphere, couples will explore and engage in conversation about:

• The Catholic Church’s teaching on the Sacrament of Marriage, family life, human sexuality
• The importance of prayer and how to foster spirituality in the marriage and family
• Conflict management and resolution, developing and improving communication skills
• Financial management and security

 
Before registering.....
​Please ensure that you have contacted your parish priest and have begun the process of gathering supporting documentation and completing the necessary forms for marriage in the Catholic Church. A few important notes:

• You will be directed to an online payment page after you register online to complete the registration process.  
• Course fee is $200.00 per couple. The fee includes 2 copies of the Marriage Preparation Workbook for Couples. 
• Marriage Preparation Couple Workbooks and Links to online sessions will be sent to the address and emails you provide in the Registration form about 1 week prior to the course. Please ensure that your contact information is accurate. 
• Check out the Weekend Agenda
• If you have any questions please contact Anthony Banka at the Office of Pastoral Ministry: anthony.banka@calgarydiocese.ca or (403) 218-5548.​

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Upcoming Marriage Preparation Courses

September 2022 (Virtual only)

• Friday, Sep. 23, from 7 pm to 9 pm (ZOOM)
  Saturday, Sep. 24 from 9 am to 4:30 pm (ZOOM)

REGISTER & PAY

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October 2022 (hosted by St. Albert the Great, Calgary)

• Friday, Oct. 21, from 7 pm to 9 pm (ZOOM)
  Saturday, Oct 22, from 9 am to 4:30 pm (in person at St. Albert the Great Parish, Calgary)

REGISTER & PAY

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November 2022 (hosted by Ascension Parish, Calgary) 

• Friday, Nov. 25, from 7 pm to 9 pm (ZOOM)
  Saturday, Nov. 26, from 9 am to 4:30 pm (in person at Ascension Catholic Parish, Calgary)

REGISTER & PAY

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If you need the online payment link, click here - The link is also available upon completing the online registration.

​If you have any questions please contact Anthony Banka at the Office of Pastoral Ministry: anthony.banka@calgarydiocese.ca or (403) 218-5548.