Marriage Preparation

A Lasting Promise is a communication and relationship-enhancement program for engaged couples, sponsored by CSSW and the Family Ministry Program of Catholic Charities. Based on the highly acclaimed Prevention and Relationship Enhancement Program (PREP), this program is designed to teach couples communication skills and techniques for handling conflict, while promoting intimacy, with the aim of preventing future marital problems and divorce.

This program emphasizes constructive arguing techniques that allow couples to adjust their communication styles and achieve more positive and intimate communication, all in a Christian setting.

This marriage prep program teaches:

  • How to communicate what you want out of a relationship.
  • How to solve problems as a team.
  • How to resolve conflict effectively and reduce arguments.
  • How to keep friendship and intimacy a part of your relationship.

Other key topics include: expectations, commitment, values, and beliefs.

To Get Started:

Regularly scheduled seminars are held year-round throughout Washtenaw County. To register, please call 734.971.9781, ext. 313 or complete and submit the registration form below.

Seminar Schedule and Registration Form:

Schedule subject to change. Classes fill quickly, especially in the spring, so it's important to have an alternative date in mind. 

Classes are held Friday 6:30 - 9:00 p.m. & Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

* PLEASE NOTE: Marriage Prep Classes are currently being held online

FALL 2021

Sept. 10-11, 2021
St. Joseph Parish
3430 Dover St.
Dexter, MI 48130
[Directions]

Oct. 22-23, 2021
St. Francis of Assisi
2150 Frieze
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
[Directions]

Nov. 5-6, 2021
St. Joseph Whittaker
9425 Whittaker Rd.
Ypsilanti, MI 48176
[Directions]

Dec. 3-4, 2021
St. Thomas the Apostle
530 Elizabeth
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
[Directions]

WINTER 2022

Jan. 7-8, 2022
Catholic Social Services
4925 Packard
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
[Directions]

Feb. 11-12, 2022
St. Andrew the Apostle
910 Austin Dr.
Saline, MI 48176
[Directions]

Mar. 11-12, 2022
St. Joseph Whittaker
9425 Whittaker Rd.
Ypsilanti, MI 48176
[Directions]

Mar. 25-26, 2022
St. Mary Church
14200 E Old US-12
Chelsea, MI 48118
[Directions]

SPRING/SUMMER 2022

Apr. 8-9, 2022
St. Joseph Parish
3430 Dover St.
Dexter, MI 48130
[Directions]

May 6-7, 2022
St. Mary Church
14200 E Old US-12
Chelsea, MI 48118
[Directions]

May 20-21, 2022
St. Francis of Assisi
2150 Frieze
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
[Directions]

June 10-11, 2022
St. Andrew the Apostle
910 Austin Dr.
Saline, MI 48176
[Directions]

July 29-30, 2022
St. Mary's Student Parish
331 Thompson
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
[Directions]

Aug. 19-20, 2022
St. Thomas the Apostle
530 Elizabeth
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
[Directions]