We went into Transformed in Love looking to learn more about each other and the Catholic Church’s teachings on marriage, and we came out enriched, enlightened, and totally excited to be husband and wife.
Congratulations on your engagement! Now that you’re engaged you might be asking – What comes next? To begin, check out the Eight Steps for Engaged Couples. One such step is to participate in a marriage preparation workshop often referred to as Pre-Cana. The program we use in the Boston Archdiocese is one that we developed called Transformed in Love.
Transformed in Love prepares engaged couples, and those who are civilly married seeking a convalidation, to build a solid foundation for their sacred and lifelong union; one built on Jesus Christ. It will help you:
- Understand the nature of marriage and the impact its sacramental character can have on the spouses, family, and society
- Learn practical skills and tools to assist with healthy communication and managing expectations well
- Engage in relationship-building exercises to develop a strong connection between spouses
- Hear firsthand the experiences of other married couples
The Catholic Church is called to do many things, but our primary task is to evangelize. These programs provide a framework and tools to become better disciples and lead others in their journey of discipleship.
My fiancé and I loved our Transformed in Love experience. We learned so much about each other, about a faithful marriage, and about growing together in holiness. Ultimately, we feel prepared for the Sacrament of Marriage in a way that we didn’t expect before.
Transformed in Love has been a tremendous service to engaged couples in their proximate preparation for their Sacramental marriage. The faithfulness of the Catholic Teachings, the gifted faith-filled instructors, and the sincerely welcoming environment makes these days so enriching for these couples.
Marriage Prep Schedule
Below is a list of faith communities that host Transformed in Love or Transformados en el Amor. There is a selection of both virtual and in person workshops to choose from. Please scroll down for the 2024-2025 dates/locations that work best for you and click where applicable for exact times.
If you find yourself in need of special accommodations, no need to look online, we’ve got you covered. Please contact us for our alternative options.
Hosted by the Pastoral Center in Braintree
- January 9, 14, 16 (Virtual) | Register
- February 28 – March 1 (In person) | Register
- March 25, 27, and April 2 (Virtual) | Register
- April 25-26 (In person) | Register
- May 30-31 (In person) | Register
Hosted by Parish Teams
- St. Brendan Parish, Bellingham (In person): March 9 & 16, 2025 | Register
- St. Michael Parish, North Andover (In person): May 30-31, 2025 | Register
Hosted by Centers
- St. Basil, Methuen (In person): Dec. 13-14, 2024 | February 14-15, 2025 | May 9-10 | June 13-14 | Register
- Paulist Center, Boston (Virtual): Jan. 10-11, 2025 | Feb. 21-22 | Register
Transformados en el Amor (Español/en persona)
- TBD | St. Columbkille, Brighton | 617-448-0964 | Email
- TBD | St. Stephen, Framingham | Email
- TBD | St. Patrick, Lowell | Call 716-598-0186 for information
- 23 y 24 de noviembre | Santa María, Waltham | llamar o enviar mensaje 617-396-6272 o al 617-602-5966
- 22 y 23 de febrero de 2025 | Santisimo Redentor, East Boston | Tel. Parroquia 617 567 3227 | Tel. Hna. Lorena 857-707-5070
Vietnamese
- Khóa Giáo Lý Dự Bị Hôn Nhân tiếng Việt 2024
- Ngày 18 – 19 tháng 10 | Giáo xứ St. Bernadette, Randolph | Xem tờ thông tin để biết thêm chi tiết | tờ thông tin
Convalidation
If you were civilly married and seek holy matrimony within the Catholic Church, please contact your local parish for how you can receive the grace of the Sacrament of Matrimony. For more information on convalidation, read the Boston Pilot article. If interested, you can join Bishop O’Connell and Bishop Cristiano on Feb. 8, 2025 at 6pm for A Celebration of Convalidation being held at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross, Boston.
What Your Workshop Covers
Transformed in Love explores the following topics:
- Self-Knowledge: Knowing Your True Self
- Communication: Relationship Skills for Marriage
- Expectations: Great Expectations Are Managed Well
- What is Love? The Four Loves
- God is Love: Proclaiming the Good News (Kerygma)
- What is Marriage? God’s Plan for Love and Life
- The Sacrament of Matrimony: You, Me, and Jesus
- The Rite of Marriage: The Consent We Give and Live
- Finances: Let’s Talk Money
- Five Spiritual Practices for Marriage and Family Life: Keeping Christ at the Center of Our Marriage
- The Mass: The Presence of Christ
- Marital Sexuality: Love’s Perfect Design
- We are on a Mission: Our Marriage and Family, An Icon of God’s Love
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