Questions?
               Contact the Diocesan Office of Marriage and Family:                 
 E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: (508) 929-4311

Getting Married in the Diocese of Worcester?

Contact your parish priest at least ONE YEAR prior to the anticipated wedding date to make arrangements for your preparation for the Sacrament of Marriage. The priest or deacon officiating at your wedding will assist you in fulfilling the necessary canonical and formational requirements and guide you through this enriching and special time of preparation for a life-long Christ-centered marriage.

  After your initial meeting with your priest or deacon, REGISTER for BOTH of the following marriage formation programs in the order listed (God's Plan first, followed by Life Skills second):

You are invited to mail both registration forms together in the same envelope.  Please be mindful of the order in which classes must be attended when selecting dates (God's Plan FIRST, Life Skills SECOND). Be sure to register as early as possible in your year of marriage preparation!

I.  God's Plan for a Joy-Filled Marriage                                                                (scroll down for schedules and registration forms) 

This is a one-day program for engaged couples that uniquely presents the “why’s behind the what’s” of Catholic teaching, helping couples understand God’s plan for marriage and the joy of living it. 

Couples should attend God’s Plan as early as possible in your year of preparation as it forms a foundation that greatly enriches the other parts of the marriage preparation process. 

All classes are held online.  Your registration form must be received by our office NO LATER THAN the registration deadline date specified below to allow time for postal mailing of course materials.  Please email [email protected] with questions.

CLASS SCHEDULE:

All dates are Saturdays. Classes are held online from 8:30 a.m. to approximately 3:30 p.m. You will receive a confirmation email when your registration is processed and further details will be provided in the email.

November 14, 2026 (register by Oct. 28)

February 26, 2027 (register by Jan. 20)

April 10, 2027 (register by March 23)

June 5, 2027 (register by May 18)

September 18, 2027 (register by Aug. 31)

November 13, 2027 (register by Oct. 26)

Questions?
               Contact the Diocesan Office of Marriage and Family:                 
 E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: (508) 929-4311

II.  Life Skills for Couples (scroll down for schedules and registration forms)         

Through a virtue-based approach, this program will help participants learn practical strategies for the many day-to-day experiences inherent in married life, discover more about themselves and each other, recognize topics of importance in their relationship, identify shared goals, and set concrete plans to build a joy-filled marriage. This class builds on and helps couples practically apply what was learned at God's Plan for a Joy-Filled Marriage attended prior.

CLASS SCHEDULE:  

All dates are Saturdays. Classes are held online from 8:30 a.m. to approximately 3:30 p.m. You will receive a confirmation email when your registration is processed and further details will be provided in the email.

October 17, 2026 (register by Sept. 30)

Questions?
               Contact the Diocesan Office of Marriage and Family:                 
 E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: (508) 929-4311