Welcome to Holy Trinity’s Marriage Preparation page. Thank you for inquiring about our weekend course offered two times a year. Please explore the information provided so that you fully understand all that is involved with preparing for marriage in the Catholic Church.
Our goal is to facilitate couples so that they can learn about and appreciate the beauty of Catholic Marriage. We desire to meet couples where they are at, lovingly instruct them, invite them to go deeper in their spiritual journey and Sacramental life and to embrace the vocation of marriage as a wellspring of GRACE.
We extend a warm welcome to couples from other parishes and dioceses. You do not need to live within the geographical boundaries or be a parishioner to participate in one of our weekend Marriage Preparation courses.
It is important for this first step to inquire at the Catholic parish closest to where you or your fiance live. This may or may not be where you will be married but it is your first point of contact. Here at Holy Trinity you are required to contact the parish at least 6 months prior, although 8-12 months is strongly recommended. It may take time to acquire/complete the required paperwork and do the necessary steps to prepare for marriage in the Church.
1) Registering for our marriage preparation course. ( If our times do not work for you then you can check out other diocese approved options available to you. )
2) Completing the inventory that we use here at Holy Trinity, a link will be sent to you by the team once you have registered for one of our weekend courses.
3) Attending the entirety of the Marriage Preparation weekend course
The second meeting takes place once step 2 is completed and at least 2-3 months prior to the wedding date.
The couple should:
Contact the office secretary/receptionist to ensure that all paperwork and details for the celebration are in place 3-4 weeks in advance.
Continue to prepare your hearts and minds for your marriage through frequent prayer and the participation in the sacraments. Catholics should enter into the Sacrament of Marriage in a state of grace achieved through the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
Holy Trinity Marriage Prep Course Dates 2026
Fall dates- September 25-27, 2026
Holy Trinity Marriage Prep Course Dates 2027
Spring - April 2-4, 2027
Fall dates - TBA
The cost for the weekend is $225 per couple (includes lunches and course materials).
Friday evening (from 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm); Saturday and Sunday (9:00 am - 4:00 pm both days). Continental breakfast and lunch is provided on the full days. Couples are expected to attend all sessions and complete the premarital inventory.
To register, please click the link https://trinitycatholic.net/marriage-form/
Please call the parish office at
780-960-0135 or email [email protected] for more information
Marriage Formation 2027
St. Thomas More
210-Hallow Close
April 9-11, 2027
The cost is $225/couple
https://stm.caedm.ca/weddings/
Catholic Engaged Encounter
Weekend stay-in program hosted at the Star of the North Retreat Center in St. Albert. Cost $610/couple (subject to change)
Multiple Dates:
January 22-24, 2027
May 7-9, 2027
November 19-21, 2027
Catholic Marriage Prep Online Course
$275 USD/per couple
