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Marriage Preparation: Pre-Cana

"A wedding is a day, a

marriage is a lifetime."

There are two ways to register for Pre-Cana:

Register online with Visa or MasterCard

or

Download the registration form, fill it out, and mail it in with your payment

You may also be interested in:

• Marriage Preparation Guidelines
• Pre-Cana 2011 Brochure (PDF)

Pre-Cana Marriage Preparation

Marriage preparation is offered at the Pastoral Center (map) south of downtown Sacramento through a one-day conference by the name of "Pre-Cana."

Why Is the Conference Called Pre-Cana?

In John 2:1-12, there was a wedding at Cana in Galilee with the two prominent guests present: Jesus and his mother: Mary.  As Jesus participated at this wedding in Cana, so he is present in our weddings today, blessing marriages through his priests & deacons, and sanctifying couples through the sacrament of Holy Matrimony.

What Is a Pre-Cana Marriage Preparation Conference?

Pre-Cana is for engaged couples planning to be married in the Catholic Church and who have been referred to this program by a priest, deacon or marriage coordinator.  This full day program enables you to discuss you strengths and weaknesses, the sacrament of Holy Matrimony, family life, communication, family finances, sexuality, and your role in the Church and society.

When Is the Conference Held?

Pre-Cana Conferences are offered on various Saturdays throughout the year at the Diocesan Pastoral Center located at 2110 Broadway in Sacramento.  The program begins at 9:00 am and concludes at 5:00 pm.  Please plan to arrive between 8:30 and 9:00 am to check in.  You must stay for the entire day to receive your certificate.  Continental breakfast, snacks, and lunch are provided.  Dress is casual and comfortable.  You may want to bring a seat cushion.

How Much Does It Cost?

The conference cost is $100 per couple if you live within the Sacramento Diocese or $150 if you live outside of the Sacramento Diocese.  There is a $40 charge for returned checks.

How to Register

See the links at the top of this page to register online or print out a registration a registration form to be mailed in with your payment.  If you have any questions, you may call the Department of Evangelization and Catechesis at (916) 733-0123.

Dates and Times

Register early to ensure there is space available on the class date of your choice.  Attendance is limited to 50 couples on a first-come, first-serve basis.

English Pre-Cana Dates for 2012

Pre-Caná en Español: Fechas para el año 2011

Registración para Pre-Caná en Español no está disponible en la página web. Para registrarse o para mas información por favor de llamar al (916) 733-0177.

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