FOR PARISHES
Strengthening marriages.
Building a parish that walks with couples.
Married couples and the families they build are foundational to parish life. Yet only 23% of Catholic pastors report offering ministry for newlyweds. The need for accompaniment continues long after the wedding day.
Art of Living partners with parishes to support couples from dating and engagement through the many seasons of married life. Through marriage preparation, ongoing formation, and opportunities for renewal, we help couples grow in faith, deepen their unity, and become leaders who serve others.
Whether you’re beginning a marriage ministry or strengthening what’s already happening, we’re here to help you take the next step.
WHAT WE OFFER
Personal accompaniment. A foundation for a lifetime.
Prepare engaged couples through meaningful relationships with married mentors in your parish. Through six sessions in a mentor couple’s home, engaged couples explore the vocation of marriage with the guidance and lived experience of a couple committed to the Catholic faith.
In Home Catholic Marriage Prep
Meaningful preparation when circumstances call for flexibility.
For engaged couples navigating distance, scheduling challenges, or other circumstances that make in-person preparation difficult, our online marriage preparation course offers a flexible way to prepare for sacramental marriage. Connect with us to explore how it could support the couples in your parish within your diocese’s preparation guidelines.
Online Marriage Prep Course
A next step for your parish. Support for every season.
You want to serve your couples well, but knowing where to begin or how to grow can be challenging. We can help you develop a marriage ministry approach that fits your parish, with opportunities for couples from dating and early marriage through family life and beyond.
Together, we can explore ongoing formation through semester events and small groups, as well as ways to identify and empower couples to become mentors and marriage ministry leaders.
Marriage Ministry Support
Time together. A renewed commitment.
Give couples in your parish an opportunity to step away from daily routines and invest in their marriage. Through one-day conferences and retreat weekends, couples can grow in faith, deepen their connection, and renew their commitment to one another while building relationships with other couples in your community.
Marriage Conferences & Retreats
Time for your marriage. Within reach of everyday life.
Invite couples in your parish to pause, reconnect, and turn toward Christ together from home. Our online marriage retreat provides a more affordable, flexible option for couples navigating childcare needs, busy schedules, or travel limitations, making it easier to invest in their marriage.
Online Marriage Retreat
Let’s serve the couples in your parish together.
You know your parish and the people who call it home. We’d love to hear what’s happening, learn where you see a need, and help you take the next step in serving your couples.