Strong and Vibrant Marriages
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Parish Based Workshops
JOY-FILLED MARRIAGE WORKSHOPS
The "Joy-Filled Marriage" workshop is an enjoyable, interactive and comprehensive program for engaged couples, which will delve into practical “life skills” and the sacramentality of marriage, guided by a dedicated and well-trained team of married couples and individuals.
October 11 & 12 | 2025
St. Patrick Bryan, OHOct 18 & 19 | 2025
Immaculate Conception, Port Clinton OHOct 25 & 26 | 2025
St. Augustine, Napoleon OHOct 24 & 25 | 2025
St. Joan of Arc, Toledo OHFeb 14 & 15 | 2026
Sts. Peter & Paul, Ottawa OHFeb 20 & 21 | 2026
St. Joan of Arc, Toledo OHFeb 28 & Mar 1 | 2026
St. Nicholas, Miller City OHIn the Spirit of Cana
Pastoral Outreach to Christian Marriage Formation, Preparation, Celebration and Continuing Education
Parish-Based Workshops
To register for a parish-based workshop, please call the parish office or number listed.
September 20, 2025
St Michael, Findlay
To register email
Deacon Matt Kettinger mkettinger@findlaystmichael.org
Online engaged Couples workshops
Agapè Catholic Marriage Preparation invites couples to a deeper relationship with each other and with Christ, one couple at a time. Online, on-demand instruction rooted in Saint John Paul II's Theology of the Body, combined with personalized mentoring from a trained married couple, builds a foundation for a strong, healthy, Christ-centered marriage between a man and a woman.
Click Here for more information and to register for an online course.
Joy-Filled Marriage offers a comprehensive approach to marriage preparation that covers not only the sacramentality and theology of marriage, but the practical life skills necessary to live out the rich Catholic vision of marriage.
If you're looking for Catholic workshops or resources for engaged couples getting remarried, here are some helpful options:
Engaged Couples
Workshops
The Diocese of Toledo offer workshops designed for engaged couples. While these
may primarily cater to first-time marriages, they can still provide valuable
preparation for remarriage. Check out this link for workshops offered by the
Diocese of Toledo: Engaged Couples Workshop.
Resources for Second
Marriages
The website For Your Marriage offers resources specifically for couples
entering second marriages. It includes guidance on unique challenges and
opportunities in remarriage.
Retreats for Second
Marriages
Some dioceses, like the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, have hosted retreats for couples preparing for remarriage. These retreats address
topics unique to second marriages. Check their website for updates: Marriage
and Family Life.
One-on-One Meetings with
Pastors
Many Catholic pastors meet individually with couples preparing for remarriage
to offer tailored spiritual and practical guidance. Contact your parish priest
for more information.