This opening session grounds couples in the identity and purpose of Christian marriage. We explore marriage as a covenant, a sacrament, and a lifelong vocation rooted in God’s loving design. Couples reflect on their call to become a living sign of Christ’s love through self-gift, unity, and mission. This session lays the foundation for understanding not just what marriage is, but why it exists—its beauty, meaning, and transformative potential.

Strong marriages are anchored not only in affection but also in shared spiritual life. This session explores prayer as a source of unity, resilience, and grace. Couples discuss how Scripture, the sacraments, and parish life deepen their bond. We look at practical ways to keep Christ at the center of the home—especially during trials—and how faith strengthens emotional and relational stability.

Healthy marriages are built on strong communication and the ability to remain emotionally connected. This session teaches practical skills for listening, empathy, and expressing needs without escalation. Couples learn the difference between emotional habits that strengthen connection and those that weaken it. We introduce the Four Horsemen and their antidotes, offering tools that promote closeness, trust, and intimacy in daily life.

Every marriage faces stress, disagreement, and financial pressure. This session provides tools for conflict resolution, communication, and prudent decision-making. Couples learn how to work as a team, manage money wisely, and align financial choices with their values. We integrate stewardship and emotional maturity to help couples navigate life’s challenges with unity and purpose.
 

Every couple brings family patterns into their relationship—some life-giving, others painful. This session uses genograms and guided reflection to uncover how family history shapes expectations, conflict styles, and emotional reactions. Couples learn how forgiveness, mercy, and healing break negative cycles. By understanding their story, couples gain freedom to build a new, healthier narrative together.

Marriage thrives when couples cultivate virtues that strengthen character and deepen love. This session integrates the cardinal virtues, theological virtues, and the marital virtues highlighted in Amoris Laetitia (89–119). Couples examine habits that nurture fidelity, patience, generosity, and perseverance—and identify vices that erode commitment. This session uses real-life case vignettes (aging, illness, stress, and fidelity challenges) to show how virtue sustains love through every season.