Prepare to Serve Seminars

A six-month formation series supporting engaged couples in building Christ-centered marriages rooted in the Sacrament and parish community.

All seminars time and location are:

🕥 Time: 10:15 AM–12:00 PM
📍 Location: Lyceum Auditorium, 313 Duke Street

See other details for each seminar and RSVP below:

“Follow Me: Living the Gospel In Marriage” (First Seminar)
“Covenant & Communion: God’s Vision for Marriage“
“Speaking the Truth in Love: Communication and Culture in Catholic Marriage”
“Love That Heals: Emotional Growth, Forgiveness, and Maturity in Marriage”
“Body & Soul: Embracing God’s Design for Love and Life”
“Money, Mission, and Marriage: Financial Freedom as a Path to Unity and Peace”

Led by our parish priests, this seminar invites couples to discover how Christ’s love transforms the ordinary into the sacred.

Offered on:

2026: April 11, May 2, July 11, Aug 8, Sep 5, Oct 3, Nov 7
2027: Jan 9, Feb 6, Mar 6, Apr 10

Follow Me Seminar RSVP

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Name of Bride*

First Last

Email (Bride)*

Name of Groom*

First Last

Email (Groom)*

Wedding Date*

Wedding Ceremony Location*

Assigned Priest for Marriage Preparation*

Have you had your first meeting with your priest?*

Preferred Seminar Date*

Led by our parish priests, this session explores how God’s covenant offers a firm foundation for a lifelong, joy-filled marriage.

Offered on:

July 25, 2026
December 12, 2026
May 22, 2027

Covenant & Communion Seminar RSVP

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Name of Bride*

First Last

Email (Bride)*

Name of Groom*

First Last

Email (Groom)*

Assigned Priest for Marriage Preparation*

Preferred Seminar Date*

Led by married couple, learn how honest, grace-filled communication strengthens unity and builds a culture of love at home.

Offered on:

May 16, 2026
October 17, 2026
March 20, 2027

Communication and Culture Seminar RSVP

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Name of Bride*

First Last

Email (Bride)*

Name of Groom*

First Last

Email (Groom)*

Assigned Priest for Marriage Preparation*

Preferred Seminar Date*

Led by a Catholic therapist, this seminar offers tools for healing, growth, and deeper emotional connection in marriage.

Offered on:

June 20, 2026
November 21, 2026
April 24, 2027

Love That Heals Seminar RSVP

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Name of Bride*

First Last

Email (Bride)*

Name of Groom*

First Last

Email (Groom)*

Assigned Priest for Marriage Preparation*

Preferred Seminar Date*

Led by a registered nurse and married couple, this session helps in discovering the beauty and sacredness of marital love.

Offered on:

June 27, 2026
August 22, 2026
January 23, 2027

Body & Soul Seminar RSVP

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Name of Bride*

First Last

Email (Bride)*

Name of Groom*

First Last

Email (Groom)*

Assigned Priest for Marriage Preparation*

Preferred Seminar Date*

Catholic financial experts lead this practical and hopeful session on managing money with purpose, mission, and peace in mind.

Offered on:

April 25, 2026
September 19, 2026
February 27, 2027

Financial Seminar RSVP

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Name of Bride*

First Last

Email (Bride)*

Name of Groom*

First Last

Email (Groom)*

Assigned Priest for Marriage Preparation*

Preferred Seminar Date*

Questions about the seminars? Please contact:

Mariane Staron, Program Director, at mstaron@stmaryoldtown.org
Basia Soutsos, Program Assistant, at bsoutsos@stmaryoldtown.org

📞 Parish Office: (703) 836-4100