Couples wishing to be married should contact their parish priest or deacon at least six months before the desired wedding date. 
Readiness, theological preparation and marriage skills training are covered.   Special preparation is required for couples in which one or both have been married before.   The preparation process includes meeting with a priest or deacon, a premarital inventory (Prepare-Enrich), and preparation sessions on a Pre-Cana day, CANA II Day, PREP ® day, Engaged Encounter and/or meetings with Couple Ministers. 

 Read the Cleveland Marriage Policy - Cana II (remarriage)-  Engaged Encounter - Pre-Cana

PREP is a marriage skills day suitable for all types of engaged couples and marriage enrichment for all married couples.  Topics include commitment, communication, conflict resolution, fun, spirituality of marriage.
Click here to print, fill in and mail registration form

CANA II is a marriage preparation day for couples in which one or both have been married before. 
Click here to print, fill in and mail registration form or PDF File

ENGAGED ENCOUNTER is a comprehensive weekend of marriage preparation.
Visit their website for more information at www.clevelandencounter.comFor Reservations please e-mail

These marriage preparation Pre-Cana Days are provided for engaged couples who are marrying for the first time. 
Contact your parish first as not all parishes publicly list their pre-cana dates.

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