Marriage Preparation Seminar
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Contact Us
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Jennie Korsmojennie.korsmofargodiocese.orgOffice of Catholic Education and Formation (CEF)
Marriage Preparation Coordinator
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The Marriage Preparation Seminar, beginning Friday evening and lasting all-day Saturday, assists engaged couples to form a community of life and love. It is held throughout the year at two locations, Fargo and Grand Forks, and periodically at other locations. Two different seminars are offered.
Couples are encouraged to schedule their marriage preparation classes early. Please contact the Office of Marriage and Family Life with any questions. -
Weather Updates
Weather related cancellations are posted on the Seminar Registration page.
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Marriage in Special Circumstances
For couples entering a second marriage or marrying later in life.
The issues facing couples that are entering marriage later in life are different or may be more complicated than those who marry younger. Such couples should check out the Marriage in Special Circumstances page or download the brochure (PDF).
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Marriage Prep Weekend (standard seminar)
In Fargo the seminar is held at The Pastoral Center, 5201 Bishops Blvd (see map below) and the program begins at 6:30 pm.In Grand Forks is seminar is held at St. Thomas Newman Center, 410 Cambridge Street (see map below) and the program begins at 7:00 pm.
The program consists of activities, presentations, assignments, large group discussions and couple interaction. The cost to attend is $185.00 per couple, and includes presenter expenses, site rental, all materials, light breakfast, lunch and snacks. Lodging is your responsibility.
The brochure “Marriage: A Community of Life and Love” (PDF) has more information on the Marriage Preparation Seminar.
NOTE: Space is limited. The first to register gets first choice of dates.
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Grand Forks Dates
To sign up for a seminar, click the seminar date.
- October 18 & 19, 2024 (please note this is a Friday and Saturday, not a Saturday and Sunday).
- January 24 & 25, 2025
- March 7 & 8, 2025
- April 4 & 5, 2025
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Marriage Prep - Fargo location
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Marriage Prep - Grand Forks location