Build a Strong Foundation for a Lifelong Marriage

Preparing for your wedding is exciting. Preparing for your marriage is even more important.

St. Raphael Counseling's Marriage Preparation Program helps engaged couples develop the skills, communication habits and shared understanding needed for a healthy, faith-filled marriage. Led by licensed clinicians and approved by the Archdiocese of Denver, this six-week program combines professional counseling expertise with Catholic teaching to help couples build a relationship that lasts.

Whether you're newly engaged or your wedding day is just around the corner, this program will equip you with practical tools to strengthen your relationship before you say, "I do."

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Why This Program?

Every couple enters marriage with unique strengths, personalities and experiences. Through the nationally recognized Prepare/Enrich assessment, you'll gain valuable insight into your relationship while learning practical skills you can use for years to come.

Our clinician-led approach provides a welcoming, supportive environment where couples can:

• Better understand one another
• Strengthen communication
• Learn healthy conflict resolution
• Discuss important life topics before marriage
• Grow together in faith
• Build habits for a lifelong partnership

What You'll Learn

Throughout the six-week program, couples will explore topics including:

• Healthy communication
• Conflict resolution
• Financial stewardship
• Intimacy and emotional connection
• Faith and shared values
• Companionship and lifelong friendship

Each session provides practical discussion, guided exercises and opportunities for meaningful conversation with your fiancé.

About Prepare/Enrich

Prepare/Enrich is one of the most widely used and respected relationship assessment programs available today. Your personalized assessment helps identify your relationship's strengths while highlighting areas where additional conversation and growth can lead to a stronger marriage.

Licensed St. Raphael Counseling clinicians guide you through your results, helping you turn insight into practical action.

Program Details

Length: Six weekly sessions

Location: Archdiocese of Denver

Time: 6:00–7:30 p.m.

Cost: $375 per couple

The registration fee includes the Prepare/Enrich assessment and all course materials.

Upcoming Sessions

Fall Session

October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 and November 5

Winter Session

January 14, 21, 28 and February 4, 11 and 18

Enrollment closes one week before each session begins.

Who Should Attend?

This program is ideal for engaged couples preparing for the Sacrament of Marriage in the Catholic Church. It is approved by the Archdiocese of Denver and fulfills marriage preparation requirements where accepted by your parish. Couples should confirm any parish-specific requirements with their priest or marriage preparation coordinator.

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Space is limited.

To register, email: mellalasingham@ccdenver.org

Questions? hboyd@ccdenver.org

Why St. Raphael Counseling?

For more than 15 years, St. Raphael Counseling has helped individuals, couples and families find healing, hope and healthier relationships through professional, faith-informed counseling. As one of the nation's largest Catholic counseling practices, our licensed clinicians integrate clinical excellence with respect for the dignity of every person.

Whether you're preparing for marriage or navigating challenges later in life, we're here to help you build stronger relationships rooted in faith, trust and love.