FAMILY LIFE

     marriage preparation

                        

    Engaged parishioners in the Diocese of Arlington must initiate marriage preparation with their parish priest at least SIX MONTHS prior to the intended wedding date.  Please see  Policies below for full details.  Engaged couples are required to attend   a Pre-Cana conference.                   

    Catholic Diocese of Arlington
                        

                        
      

    Policies

                          

    Policies for Marriage Preparation in the Catholic Diocese of Arlington.

                        

    Pre-Cana Conferences

                        

    Diocesan  Conference for the Engaged 

    Two separate programs:  One is a single Saturday conference in Vienna, VA; The other takes place over three consecutive Thursdays in Woodbridge, VA.

                          

    Catholic Engaged Encounter
     Friday evening through Sunday conference in Herndon, VA.

                        

    Three to Get Married

    Thursday evening plus  Friday evening through Sunday retreat in Bethesda, MD.

                        
                        

    natural family planNING

                           

    Natural Family Planning (NFP) Methods & Resources

                           

    marriage enrichment

                           

    Marriage Enrichment Programs & Resources

                           

    Useful links & info

     

    Are You Ready to Get Married?

    Cohabitation & the Catholic Church

    Planning the Wedding Ceremony