To obtain a copy of a step-by-step guide with schedule planning, please download the brochure titled: "Getting Married in the Catholic Church", click here.

Engaged Encounter

•   Weekend experience designed for engaged couples.

•   Topics include self-identity, role expectations, money, sex, children, family, religion and other.

•   Offered in English only.

•   Separate housing provided for men and women.

•   Couples should register well in advance of their wedding date.

•   Registration by mail or fax on first come, first served basis.

•   Cost is $195 per couple.

For Frequently Asked Questions regarding Engaged Encounter, go here.

For more information, please contact FLM at (713) 741-8706 or MarriagePrepEnglish@archgh.org

Dates offered • Download brochure • Download registration form: Microsoft Word

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Convalidation

•   Designed for civilly married couples entering a sacramental marriage.

•   Two-day program that includes topics such as money, children, communication, sexuality, etc.

•   Offered in English only.

•   Cost is $50 per couple.

•   Registration by mail or fax on first come, first served basis.

•   Offered at parish sites.

For more information, please contact FLM at (713) 741-8706 or MarriagePrepEnglish@archgh.org

Obtain the informational flyer for the following program to be presented in a parish

Dates offered • Download brochure • Download registration form: Microsoft Word

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New Life

•   Program for remarried and remarrying couples, particularly those with children.

•   Educates and enlightens couples, helping them confront and deal with the complex relationships, economics and emotions in their remarriages and step families.

•   Offered in English only.

•   The cost is $45 per couple.

•   Registration by mail or fax on first come, first served basis.

For Frequently Asked Questions regarding New Life, go here.

For more information, please contact FLM at (713) 741-8706 or MarriagePrepEnglish@archgh.org

Dates offered • Download brochure • Download registration form: Microsoft Word

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Conferencia para Novios

•   Designed for engaged couples.

•   Includes reflection on previous experiences, connection to skills and wisdom from a wide variety of sources, and integration of these into the prospective marital relationship to deepen the bond between the couple.

•   Offered in Spanish only.

•   Cost is $50 per couple.

•   Registration by mail or fax on first come, first served basis.

For more information, please contact FLM at

(713) 741-8710 or PrepMatrimonialEspanol@archgh.org

Dates offered • Download brochure • Download registration form: Microsoft Word

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Convalidación

•   Marriage preparation program for couples who are civilly married and want to enter a sacramental marriage.

•   Gives a couple an opportunity to learn how to live their marriage as a sacrament in today's society. The couples reflect on various topics and the demands they face in marriage. The program helps them to focus on how to foster a Christian family life.

•   Held on two consecutive days. Registration by mail or fax on first come, first served basis.

•   Offered in Spanish only.

•   Cost is $50 per couple.

For more information, please contact FLM at

(713) 741-8706 or PrepMatrimonialEspanol@archgh.org

Dates offered • Download brochure • Download registration form: Microsoft Word

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Registration Process

Please check our “program information line” in English 713-741-8706 or in Spanish 713-741-8714 or the dates offered section for the next available dates.  Please download the registration form, print and mail it in along with your payment.

We do not accept registration over the phone; after you download and complete the form you must send it
along with payment to:
Family Life Ministry
Attention: (Program Name)
2403 Holcombe Blvd.
Houston, Texas 77021

Marriage Preparation Links

Diocese of Victoria

Diocese of Beaumont

Archdiocese of San Antonio

Oblate Continuing Education Programs

Programs of EE in San Antonio

Diocese of Ft. Worth: (Pastoral Services- Family Life)

To get more Information about Marriage Preparation

For more Marriage Topics

Straight Answers to Frequently Asked Questions about Marriage Preparation

Preparation for the Sacrament of Marriage

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