Pre-Cana / Cana II

		*DEPARTMENT for* MARRIAGE & FAMILY MINISTRY** 7911 Detroit Ave - Cleveland, Ohio 44102 216-334-2978 / 216-334-2976 (fax) The future of the world and of the Church passes by way of the family. -John Paul II
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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
Go to PREP or Cana II (remarriage) or Engaged Encounter or Pre-Cana Days (all listed below).

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

Date	City	Place	Contact Person	Contact Phone	Cost
7/25/2009	North Olmsted	St. Clarence	Office	216-334-2978	$95
9/27/2009	Medina	Holy Martyrs	Office	216-334-2978	$95

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

Date	City	Place	Contact Person	Contact Phone	Cost

9/12/2009	Strongsville	St. Joseph (Strongsville)	Office	216-334-2978	$125

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

Date	City	Place	Contact Person	Contact Phone	Cost
10/9/2009	Avon	St. Leonard Youth Retreat Center	Registrar	216-556-0424	$185

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.

Date	City	Place	Contact Person	Contact Phone	Cost	Notes

More Pre-Cana Days at Retreat Centers

Month	Jesuit Retreat House - Parma Registration Form $75/Couple 440-884-9300	Loyola of the Lakes- Clinton Registration Form $70/Couple 330-896-2315	St. Patrick's - Wellington Registration Form $55/Couple 440-647-4375
Jul	12	12
Aug	9	9	2
Sep	13	13	13
Oct	11	25	4
Nov	22	15	1
Dec

Last update + 30 June, 2009

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