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| Your shortlist | Ave Maria PressJoined by Grace: Marriage Prep A parish marriage preparation program by John and Teri Bosio from Ave Maria Press and Spirit Juice Studios showing engaged couples how all seven sacraments nourish and sustain a lifelong Catholic marriage. | Augustine InstituteBeloved: Finding Happiness in Marriage A twelve-session Catholic marriage preparation and enrichment video program from the Augustine Institute (6 sessions on the Mystery of Marriage for engaged couples plus 6 sessions on Living Marriage), available on DVD and FORMED. |
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| Publisher | Ave Maria Press | Augustine Institute |
| Category | Sacrament prep | Sacrament prep |
| Ages | Engaged couples (adults) | Engaged and married couples (adults) |
| Format | print couple's book, mentor guides, program manual, 80-minute DVD, and digital video access | video (DVD or FORMED streaming) + print couple's guide + leader's guide |
| Sessions | 6 to 8 mentor or small-group sessions | 12 sessions total (6 Marriage Preparation sessions + 6 Marriage Enrichment sessions) |
| Price (as published) | Starter Pack $74.95 | Couple's Guide $24.95; Couple's Guide 5-Pack $99.99 |
| Spanish edition | yes | yes |
| Leader guide | The Joined by Grace Starter Pack ($74.95) includes 1 Program Manual for marriage coordinators, 2 Mentor Guides for sponsor couples, 1 English Couple's Book, 1 Spanish Couple's Book, an 80-minute DVD, and digital video access. | Provides a dedicated Beloved Leader's Guide alongside the Couple's Guide ($24.95), equipping parish marriage preparation coordinators and mentor couples with session schedules, discussion prompts, and couples reflection exercises. |
| Last updated | 2026-10-15 | 2026-10-15 |
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