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Enrichment & Marriage Support

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CULTIVATING YOUR SPIRITUAL BOND​

The Diocese of Brooklyn is dedicated to help strengthen the marriages in our diocese, and resourcing parishes with great marriage programs and curriculum. We are here for you, for your marriage, and excited to partner with you as you grow together. 

To begin your journey, you must enroll in Pre-Cana classes. This is a requirement to be married in the Catholic Church. Contact your parish as soon as possible and make an appointment to talk with the priest, deacon, or staff person who is responsible for preparing couples. Preparation should start at least 6 months in advance.

Attend the Marriage Encounter retreat.
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Attend the Marriage Encounter retreat.
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Invest in your marriage in a fun and unique way.
The Marriage Course
Invest in your marriage in a fun and unique way.
The Marriage Course
Courses and resources to grow your marriage.
Resources

Articles to Grow In Faith

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A Simple Habit For A Great Marriage

Often my husband and I are asked, “What’s the secret to a great marriage?” The answer is: there is no […]

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A Newlywed’s #1 Tip for a Strong Marriage

One year into marriage, one piece of marital advice from my bridal shower has stuck with me above all others: […]

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Ways to Foster a Meaningful Marriage

It was another Saturday night in our house: The kids were asleep, the dog had been fed, the dishes were […]

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Why Date Nights Are Important After You’re Married

Dating someone can be so exciting — your weekends are full of plans, adventures, and outings as you hit up […]

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Marriage Mythbusting: 4 Truths You Need to Know

Remember when you and your spouse were planning your wedding? You walked around in the promise of happily ever after, […]

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5 Tips For Doing Devotions as a Couple

As Christians, we know the value of daily devotions. We see great men and women of God who set aside […]

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What We Wish We Knew as Newlyweds

One of the signs of a healthy couple is an openness and desire to continually learn more – more about […]

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What A Weekend Away Did For Our Marriage

When I mentioned to someone at our church that my husband and I had registered for FamilyLife Canada’s Weekend Getaway, […]

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When It Became More Than A Religion

Attending church was customary in my childhood, with Sundays reserved for worship and my bedtime involving brief prayers alongside my […]

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Nextstep Course: Be Reconciled

To reconcile is to remove the tension between two parties, to restore a previously fractured bond. In the Sacrament of […]

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Nest Step Believe in the Good News

Nextstep Course: Believe in the Good News

Wouldn’t it be great to hear from God more clearly and more often? With practice, we can. This course highlights […]

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Morality Course

Life in Christ unfolds the fullness of God’s law revealed through Christ. Founded in God’s roadmap for happiness, this Pillar […]

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Nest Step Discover Your Story

Nextstep Course: Discover Your Story

This Nextstep is about taking time to think through and reflect on your life story. We give you a life […]

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Mission Theology Course

You are called to be a missionary! Whether you are called to encounter within your own parish, to outreach into […]

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Looking in the Mirror Course

Designed for high school coaches and more experienced volunteer coaches This program is designed to get our more experienced coaches […]

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Llamados a ser católicos Course

Uno de los mayores retos que enfrentan los directores de educación religiosa hoy en día es la llegada de jóvenes […]

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Living as Missionary Disciples

Living as Missionary Disciples Course

This module walks individuals through the fourfold methodology of missionary discipleship and provides six dimensions for pastoral planning based on […]

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21 Century Lesson Planning

Lesson Planning for Faith Formation Course

In this 21st century, the church is at a critical crossroads in faith formation. Parishes are losing families and faith […]

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Practical Spirituality for Teachers

Practical Spirituality for Teachers Course

As someone called to be a teacher, it is as a teacher that you will become holy. In this course, […]

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Prayer

Prayer and Spirituality Course

Prayer and Spirituality is friendship with God, and this Pillar navigates us through the joys and difficulties of the spiritual […]

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Contact Us

Diocese of Brooklyn
310 Prospect Park West
Brooklyn, NY 11215
(718) 965-7300

Immaculate Conception Center
7200 Douglaston Parkway
Douglaston, NY 11362
(718) 229-8001

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