Marriage Preparation Programs

Registration for workshops is required two weeks prior to workshop dates – FOCCUS must be taken and reviewed before attending the workshop. Couples must attend both days.

Life Skills and Sacramental Preparation Workshops
The Marriage Preparation Course will be conducted on two consecutive Saturdays.  Attendence both days is required to fulfill the diocesan requirement.  Lunch and snacks will be provided.  Cost is $80 per couple, $25 is a non-refundable deposit.  

For those who want to validate their marriage with the Church...

Today...Tomorrow...Forever! is a program for Catholics who find themselves in civil marriages or married in another faith without proper dispensation. In time, some seek to have their marriages recognized by the Catholic Church. 

Sponsor Couple Training

Contact your parish if you are interested in becoming a sponsor couple.

Beginning Experience
BEGINNING EXPERIENCE is a support opportunity for those suffering a loss through death, divorce or separation.  

For more information call Father Bob Schoemann 515-418-1938, Cleo Scheidel 515-221-1371 or Pastoral Center 515-237-5056

For those who are married...Marriage Encounter help already married couples rediscover the spark in their relationships and keep their relationships alive and vibrant.

For more information, see www.wwme.org

Natural Family Planning
Fertility Services of Central Iowa- Julie Craven 515 643 8611
Couple to Couple League -Kevin and Faye Akers 515 327 1851
BillingsOvulation Method- Betty McGehe 515 961 8098
Billings Ovulation Method (Spanish) - Yolanda Bello-Bogdanyi 712-322-5378

For more information, contact the Marriage Ministry Office at 515-237-5056 or e-mail astorey@dmdiocese.org.