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| Your shortlist | AscensionJoy-Filled Marriage A comprehensive Catholic marriage preparation program by Christopher West, Greg Popcak, and Tom and Rosemary McCabe integrating St. John Paul II's Theology of the Body with practical relationship and communication skills. | 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 | Ascension | Augustine Institute |
| Category | Sacrament prep | Sacrament prep |
| Ages | Engaged couples (adults) | Engaged and married couples (adults) |
| Format | video (DVD or online course) + couple's journal + couple's guide + leader's guide | video (DVD or FORMED streaming) + print couple's guide + leader's guide |
| Sessions | 8 to 11 sessions (Life Skills for Couples and God's Plan for Love modules) | 12 sessions total (6 Marriage Preparation sessions + 6 Marriage Enrichment sessions) |
| Price (as published) | Couple's Set $59.95; Leader's Set $69.95; Starter Pack $199.95 | Couple's Guide $24.95; Couple's Guide 5-Pack $99.99 |
| Spanish edition | yes | yes |
| Leader guide | Starter Pack ($199.95) and Leader's Set ($69.95) provide parish marriage prep teams and mentor couples with the Leader's Guide, DVD set, Couple's Guide, Couple's Journal, and access to an optional Online Certification Course ($124.95). | 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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