Congratulations on your engagement!
Thank you for your interest in a Marriage Preparation Program sponsored by the Diocese of Palm Beach. This program provides couples contemplating marriage the opportunity to reflect on the meaning of marriage and on the influence that spirituality, communication, finances, sexuality and parenthood will have on their marriage. This program incorporates Saint John Paul II's revolutionary insights found in his Theology of the Body teachings and helps couples fully embrace God's glorious plan for their marriage. Scroll down to register.
Comments from recent attendees:
“The discussion of prayer in our marriage was the most helpful and opened a door that my future wife and I will be able to do for the rest of our lives.”
“We have been married civilly for a year and we have found a whole new approach to marriage moving forward.”
“We truly enjoyed the retreat, found it extremely positive and beneficial, would/will highly recommend! Every speaker was relatable, energetic and gave amazing insight on the topics discussed, things to be aware of, resolution methods, etc. We truly enjoyed ourselves and think this is an amazing addition with the Catholic Church prior to getting married.”
Please select your preferred date from the program schedule and complete the registration below. A confirmation email will be sent when your registration is confirmed. Note: Unfortunately, our emails are currently being flagged as spam by some email providers. If you have not received a confirmation email, please check your spam/junk folders and unflag us for future correspondence as we do send out emails with program details closer to the program date! If you have any questions, please call 561-775-9557.
Please note: If either of you have been married before, whether in the church or civilly, please select from the programs indicated by an asterisk (*). These programs will include special breakout sessions to help you address issues specific to re-marriage such as blending families, financial challenges, etc. Please contact the Office of Marriage & Family Life at 561-775-9557 if you need further information and guidance for the appropriate workshop.
A Certificate of Attendance will be provided to you at the close of the program.
For marriage preparation program in Spanish, click here.
Cost for program is $125 per couple, payable by cash or check on the day of the program. If you have a financial hardship, please call the Office of Marriage & Family Life for special consideration.
REGISTRATION WILL CLOSE ONE WEEK PRIOR TO THE PROGRAM DATE OR SOONER IF CAPACITY IS REACHED. REGISTER EARLY TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT.
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Marriage Preparation Programs
Please Note: September 20, 2025 St. Luke, Palm Springs event has limited seating and will fill quickly, so please register early.
January 11, 2025 | St. Jude | Tequesta* | Space available *Includes special breakout session for couples entering re-marriage. |
February 1, 2025 | St. Lucie | Port St. Lucie* | Space available *Includes special breakout session for couples entering re-marriage. |
February 22, 2025 | St. Helen | Vero Beach | Space available. |
March 8, 2025 | St. Joan of Arc | Boca Raton* | Space available *Includes special breakout session for couples entering re-marriage. |
April 12, 2025 | St. Jude | Tequesta* | Space available *Includes special breakout session for couples entering re-marriage. |
May 10, 2025 | St. Jude | Tequesta* | Space available *Includes special breakout session for couples entering re-marriage. |
June 7, 2025 | St. Joan of Arc | Boca Raton* | Space available *Includes special breakout session for couples entering re-marriage. |
August 2, 2025 | Cathedral of St. Ignatius Loyola | Palm Beach Gardens*s | Space available *Includes special breakout session for couples entering re-marriage. |
September 6, 2025 | St. Helen | Vero Beach | Space available. |
September 20, 2025 | St. Luke | Palm Springs | Limited space available. Register early. |
October 4, 2025 | St. Lucie | Port St. Lucie* | Space available *Includes special breakout session for couples entering re-marriage. |
November 8, 2025 | St. Joan of Arc | Boca Raton* | Space available *Includes special breakout session for couples entering re-marriage. |