Marriage Preparation Seminar

Because of the COVID-19 outbreak, we are adjusting the details of our seminars. Couples are encouraged to contact the Office of Marriage and Family Life with any questions. Couples are also encouraged to schedule their marriage preparation classes early.

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 $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.

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

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

• April 9 & 10, 2021 - Full
• May 14 & 15, 2021- Full
• June 11 & 12, 2021
• August 20 & 21, 2021

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

• April 16 & 17, 2021 - Full
• May 21 & 22, 2021
• June 11 & 12, 2021