Marriage Preparation Seminar

Couples are encouraged to schedule their marriage preparation classes early. Please contact the Office of Marriage and Family Life with any questions.

Weather related cancellations are posted on the Seminar Registration 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. Two different seminars are offered.

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 or download the brochure (PDF).
 

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 is 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 $165.00 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.

NOTE: Space is limited. The first to register gets first choice of dates.

Fargo Dates

To sign up for a seminar, click the seminar date.

• June 10 & 11, 2022
• August 12 & 13, 2022
• September 16 & 17, 2022
• November 18 & 19, 2022
• January 20 & 21, 2023
• February 17 & 28, 2023
• March 24 & 25, 2023
• April 14, & 15, 2023
• May 12 & 13, 2023
• June 16 & 17, 2023
• August 18 & 19, 2023

Grand  Forks Dates

To sign up for a seminar, click the seminar date.

• May 21 & 22, 2022
• June 17 & 18, 2022
• September 16 & 17, 2022
• October 14 & 15, 2022
• November 18 & 19, 2022
• January 27 & 28, 2023
• March 10 & 11, 2023
• April 21 & 22, 2023
• May 19 & 20, 2023