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. Registration form (Sunday dates) Registration (Saturday dates)

Dates 2013 City Place Contact Person Contact Phone Cost
      Office 216-334-2978 $95

 

Sat. June 8 Medina Holy Martyrs
Sun. Aug. 18 Avon Lake Holy Spirit
Sat. Sept. 21 North Olmsted St. Clarence

 

CANA II is a marriage preparation series for couples in which a) one or both have been married before, or b) one or both of the spouses will become a stepparent. Topics include Sacramental commitment, communication, conflict resolution, and spirituality of marriage. Couples with no children, or adult children, may take the Saturday session only ($95). Couples who have stepchildren under age 18 should take the Saturday session and the follow-up Active Parenting For Stepfamilies series ($125), which teaches skills that help stepfamilies form and grow.
(See the form for Stepfamily series dates.) Click here to print, fill in and mail Cana II registration form.

Date City Place Contact Person Contact Phone Cost
      Jane 216-334-2978 $95 / $125
Sat. Oct 5, 2013 Strongsville St. Joseph Parish

 

CATHOLIC ENGAGED ENCOUNTER is a comprehensive weekend of marriage preparation.
Visit their website for more information and to register: www.clevelandencounter.com

Dates City Place Contact Person Contact Phone Cost
 

Avon

St. Leonard Retreat Center Rita & Denny 440-572-8954

 

$185

 

May 17-19, 2013
Sept. 27-29, 2013

 

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
Call your local parish            

More Pre-Cana Days at Retreat Centers

Month Jesuit Retreat House - Parma
 $80 Couple; register
440-884-9300

Sundays, 12:45 - 8 p.m.
Includes Mass & dinner
Loyola Retreat House - Clinton
 $75/Couple; Registration
330-896-2315

Sundays, 10:30 a.m. - 7 p.m.
 Includes Mass & lunch
St. Patrick's - Wellington
  $65/Couple

Sundays, 9 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Includes Mass & meals

2013 Reg form
2013 Dates Register online   2013 - $65 per couple
May 19 19 None
June 2 30 23
July 28 14 None
August 11 25 4
September 22 None 22
October 20 13 None
November 3 None 3

 

 

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Last update  +  13 May, 2013  

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