Marriage Preparation Seminar

Because of the COVID-19 outbreak, we cancelled the marriage preparation seminars for March 20-21 and April 3-4, 2020.  Couples whose weddings will be taking place in the Summer of 2020 are encouraged to contact the Office of Marriage and Family Life for alternate arrangements (see the “Contact Us” information on this page).

The Marriage Preparation Seminar, beginning Friday evening and lasting all-day Saturday, assists engaged couples to form a community of life and love. It is held throughout the year at two locations, Fargo and Grand Forks, and periodically at other locations.

Marriage in Special Circumstances

For couples entering a second marriage or marrying later in life

The issues facing couples that are entering marriage later in life are different or may be more complicated than those who marry younger. Such couples should check out the Marriage in Special Circumstances page.

Marriage Prep Weekend (standard seminar)

In Fargo the seminar is held at The Pastoral Center, 5201 Bishops Blvd and the program begins at 6:30 pm.

In Grand Forks is seminar are held at St. Thomas Newman Center, 410 Cambridge Street and the program begins at 7:00 pm.

The program consists of activities, presentations, assignments, large group discussions and couple interaction. The cost to attend is $150.00 per couple, and includes presenter expenses, site rental, all materials, light breakfast, lunch and snacks. Lodging is your responsibility.

The brochure “Marriage: A Community of Life and Love” (PDF) has more information on the Marriage Preparation Seminar.

To sign up, visit the Marriage Preparation Seminar Online Registration page.

NOTE: The first to register gets first choice of dates.

Fargo Dates

NOTE: unless otherwise noted, all seminars are held in Fargo.

• March 20 & 21, 2020 (canceled)
• April 3 & 4, 2020 (canceled)
• April 24 & 25, 2020 (canceled)
• May 8 & 9, 2020
• June 12 & 13, 2020
• August 14 & 15, 2020

To sign up, visit the Marriage Preparation Seminar Online Registration page.

Grand Forks Dates

NOTE: unless otherwise noted, all seminars are held in Grand Forks.

2020 Dates

• March 20 & 21, 2020 (canceled)
• April 17 & 18, 2020 (canceled)
• May 22 & 23, 2020
• June 12 & 13, 2020

To sign up, visit the Marriage Preparation Seminar Online Registration page.