Marriage Preparation English
Marriage Preparation (English)
4-week program
Four weeks of guided preparation.
Evenings
6:45 PM check-in • 7:00–10:00 PM sessions.
$150 fee
Pre-registration required to secure your spot.
What this program is
What you’ll cover
- Communication & conflict skills
- Faith and the sacrament of marriage
- Expectations, family life, and boundaries
- Building a strong spiritual foundation
How to register
1) Choose your month
Pick the next available session that fits your schedule.
2) Register online
Complete the English Marriage Prep registration form.
3) Pay the fee
Registration fee is $150 per couple.
4) Attend 4 weeks
Attend four weeks to complete the program.
Program schedule
Sessions are offered throughout the year. Locations depend on the month.
- Odd months: Held at St. Joseph on Saturdays (2442 Big Beaver Road Troy, Michigan)
- Even months: Held at ECRC on Thursdays (4875 W. Maple Road Bloomfield Hills, Michigan)
St. Joseph Church Hall
Meeting day: Saturdays
Months:
January
March
May
July
September
November
ECRC Hall
Meeting day: Thursdays
Months:
February
April
June
August
October
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Our classes run from January through November.
- Odd months: Held at St. Joseph on Saturdays (2442 Big Beaver Road Troy, Michigan)
- Even months: Held at ECRC on Thursdays (4875 W. Maple Road Bloomfield Hills, Michigan)
Each class begins at 7:00 PM and concludes by 10:00 PM.
Classes follow a consecutive weekly rotation each month (for example, Week 1 in October covers the same topic as Week 1 in November).
If you’re unable to attend an entire month of sessions, you can easily make up the class at any time—as long as it matches the topic week you missed.
2026 Update: All even-month sessions will be held at ECRC Hall.
Ready to begin?
Register early to secure your spot in the program.
Questions or need help?
Marriage Preparation Coordinator
Dalia Atisha
marriageprep@ecrc.us
Related
- Volunteer (married 5+ years)
- Natural Family Planning registration
FAQ
The program is four consecutive weeks.
All classes begin promptly at 7PM, please arrive a few minutes earlier to sign in.
Please arrive at 6:45 PM for check-in. Sessions run to 10:00 PM.
Yes. Please register before the first day of class to secure your spot.
You are welcome to bring your own snack to class and we do also offer prepackaged snacks as well.
We understand difficult schedules which is why we offer flexibility.
Our classes run from January-November.
Odd months are at St. Joseph on Saturdays
Even months are at ECRC on Thursdays.
The classes are taught in consecutive order each month (ex. Week 1 in October and Week 1 in November is the same topic).
If you can’t make an entire month of classes you are able to make it up anytime as long as it’s the class week topic you missed.
If you cannot make all 4 weeks this month you can make it up a different month as long as you attend the week that you missed. Our classes are always consecutively offered.
When you complete all 4 weeks of marriage prep you’ll receive an email after the week of your completion with directions on how you’ll receive your certificate,
NOTE: Do NOT be concerned with getting your certificate. You WILL receive it in due time. Thank you for understanding
Your certificate will read St. Thomas the Apostle Chaldean Catholic Diocese of the U.S.A. as that is the name of our Chaldean Diocese which represents all of our Chaldean Churches.