Hey there! Just a quick reminder that even great marriages can get even better! Pope Francis once said that marriage is “a project to be worked on together” and a “process of growth.” The Church has tons of ways for couples to deepen their love and strengthen their bond. Check out the organizations below that focus on helping marriages thrive and support parents in raising their kids. Make your relationship a priority by looking for ways to enrich it together!
If you’re facing some tough times in your marriage, don’t hesitate to reach out for help. You can find support on this page.
Quick Note: Just a heads up, the info on this page is for your reference and doesn’t mean we officially endorse any of the organizations or programs listed. We believe the info is accurate and aligns with Catholic teachings, but always double-check for yourself!
10 Great Dates® To Energize Your Marriage
If you’ve enjoyed 10 Great Dates® in the past, you’re in for a treat! This fun, award-winning program is all about marriage education disguised as 10 awesome dates. It’s been updated with new research and insights from millennial couples, plus there are cool multimedia presentations to make it even easier to get started. Couples can join a quick 30-minute launch, grab their date exercises, and head out for a fun night. After 10 dates, they’ll come back feeling more connected and in love. You’ll be the hero of your parish!
10 Great Dates: Connecting Faith, Love & Marriage
Finally, a fun way for couples to connect spiritually! This program combines the classic 10 Great Dates® format with dates centered around spiritual themes like “Appreciating Your Differences” and “Connecting Through Prayer.” You can run it like the traditional 10 Great Dates or use it as a small group study with a free Leader’s Guide available online. It’s been tested in Catholic churches and works great in that setting!
Annunciation Ministries
Annunciation Ministries is all about strengthening marriage through training, events, and resources for couples and parishes.
The Alexander House: Covenant of Love Ministry
This internationally recognized program helps build strong, joyful marriages that align with God’s plan.
The BEATITUDES: A Couple’s Path to Greater Joy
This program dives into the Beatitudes as a way to grow in holiness together. It includes videos, handouts, and a guide for coordinators, making it super flexible for date nights, small groups, or retreats.
BELOVED: Finding Happiness in Marriage – Home Edition
Beloved is a video-based program that explores the true meaning of the Sacrament of Marriage. In six sessions, you’ll discover the spiritual, emotional, and practical sides of what your marriage can be. It’s packed with insights from Scripture and Church teachings, and it comes with everything you need to dive in!
Building a Eucharistic Marriage
This online video series connects strengthening your marriage with deepening your relationship with Christ through the Eucharist. You can get it for personal use or for your parish, and there’s a discount code available!
The Cana Institute
Cana Institute helps couples understand the spiritual and practical sides of marriage to create vibrant relationships.
Catholic Couple Checkup
This online assessment helps couples discover their strengths and areas for growth in their relationship. You can work through the results together or bring them to a priest or mentor.
Charis Ministries
Charis Ministries offers retreats for couples in their 20s and 30s, focusing on nurturing their faith and relationships.
Christian Family Movement
This network supports families in living out their faith in everyday life, both at home and in the community.
The Couple Prayer Series
A six-week series designed to help couples grow closer to God and each other through prayer.
Discovering Our Deepest Desire
This 12-week program helps couples change unhealthy patterns in their relationship while connecting with St. Pope John Paul II’s teachings.
Domestic Church Movement
This movement helps couples grow in holiness together through long-term formation and group sharing.
EverMore in Love
We’re all about helping couples rediscover the joy of being in love. Our Weekend Immersion is a getaway filled with insights and exercises to help you reconnect. Plus, we offer ongoing support through an online community.
Fight Less, Love More Couples Course
This course, based on a bestselling book, teaches couples how to communicate better and reduce conflict. It’s perfect for any stage of marriage, and there’s even an online version!
The Foundational Intimacy: Eucharist as the Model for Marriage
This workshop offers practical skills and time for prayer to help couples strengthen their relationship.
For Your Military Marriage
This initiative supports military couples with resources and a community to help them thrive in their relationships.
The Hitch Fix Seminar
Invest in your marriage with this engaging seminar that helps couples identify and strengthen areas of struggle.
Holy Catholic Marriage
Listen to weekly marriage podcasts based on Sunday’s Scripture readings to grow closer to your spouse.
Hope Springs Florida
This nonprofit helps families with special needs children restore healthy relationships through relaxing vacations.
John Paul II Healing Center
The “Unveiled” conference offers tools for building intimacy and healing in marriage based on John Paul II’s teachings.
Live the Life
This organization provides relationship education for all stages of life, from singles to married couples needing a tune-up.
Marriage Enrichment, Inc
This nonprofit offers workshops to help couples build better communication skills in their relationships.
Marriage Enrichment Program
This parish-based ministry offers various programs for couples, including retreats and enrichment weekends.
The Marriage in Christ Seminar
This seminar focuses on building friendships with God and each other through a series of sessions.
Marriage Savers and Community Marriage Covenants
Clergy in many cities work together to create policies for rigorous marriage preparation and support.
Mass Impact
This initiative aims to transform families and parishes through a commitment to living out faith in everyday life.
Ministry to the Newly Married
This mentoring program pairs newlyweds with experienced couples to help them grow in their relationship skills.
More2Life Radio with Dr. Greg and Lisa Popcak
This call-in advice show applies insights from Theology of the Body to everyday relationship issues.
National Marriage Encounter
NME promotes marriage and family life through weekends and support communities for couples of all faiths.
ProSAAM: Program for Strong African American Marriages
This program helps African American couples build strong relationships with a focus on prayer and community.
REFOCCUS
This online marriage inventory helps couples strengthen their relationship, no matter how long they’ve been married.
RESTORE – Catholic Marriage Resource
RESTORE offers online support and resources to help couples overcome common challenges in their marriage.
SmartLoving BreakThrough
This course provides practical solutions for couples looking to reconnect and strengthen their relationship.
SmartLoving Marriage Kit
This online course offers practical strategies and insights to help couples build a happy relationship.
SmartLoving Newlywed Date Nites
This program supports newlyweds with regular date night ideas and activities to strengthen their bond.
The Second Half of Marriage
This resource helps couples renew their love and make the most of their empty nest years.
SIX DATES for Catholic Couples
This program includes videos and handouts to help couples build their marriage together.
Strengthening Your Marriage
A workshop that combines faith and psychology to help couples reconnect and repair their relationship.
Teams of Our Lady
This international movement helps couples enrich their spiritual lives and grow closer to God and each other.
Thriving Families
This program teaches couples how to build unity and intimacy while overcoming marital challenges.
Total Marriage Refresh
This retreat offers a mix of Scripture, research, and personal stories to help couples breathe new life into their relationship.
Together in Holiness
This conference series inspires couples to grow in holiness and empowers parents to raise their children in faith.
The VIRTUES: A Program for Couples
This program helps couples develop good habits and virtues to strengthen their marriage.
United in Love – United in Christ
This program explores God’s plan for marriage and offers practical steps for building a faithful relationship.
A Worldwide Marriage Encounter
WWME offers weekends focused on loving communication and community support for couples.
For Further Reading:
- Intimate Graces: How Practicing the Works of Mercy Brings Out the Best in Marriage by Teresa Tomeo and Dominick Pastore
- 101 Tips for a Happier Marriage: Simple Ways for Couples to Grow Closer to God and to Each Other by Jennifer Roback Morse and Betsy Kerekes
Faith-Based Resources for Parents
- Behold Your Child: A ministry offering hope and healing for families who have experienced loss.
- Embodied Magazine: A magazine that shares real-life stories and insights on living a fulfilling life based on Theology of the Body.
- Domestic Church Project: A ministry helping parents build their own Domestic Church at home.
- EnCourage: A support group for families of those with same-sex attractions.
- Family Honor: Offers family-centered chastity education programs.
- Families of Character: An online course focused on developing virtues in families.
- Freedom to Love: A study course for young adults on love and relationships.
- The Messy Family Project: A podcast and resources aimed at empowering parents and strengthening families.
- Parenting with Heart: A guide for parents to reflect on God’s love and how it can guide their parenting.
- Teaching the Way of Love: A program encouraging parents to be the primary educators of their children.
- You: Life, Love, and the Theology of the Body: A study course for high school students on love and relationships.
General Marriage Enrichment
- Better Marriages: An organization providing resources to strengthen couple relationships.
- Couple Communication: A program teaching effective communication skills for couples.
- Institute for Soul Healing Love: A nonprofit focused on strengthening marriages and families.
- ThinkMarriage.org: Offers online webinars to improve relationship skills from home.
