Online Premarital Course Reviews

This was super nice to complete! I love hearing words of affirmation, so a lot of these conversations made me cry. It's nice to hear these things out loud, even though they're pretty obvious. Other conversations, like tasks, money or family were nice to have because you don't often have a chance to talk about these topics. They are so important and this gave us the perfect opportunity to show our expectations. - Elin

This course gave us an excuse to have deep loving conversations. We already talk a lot in our relationship, but these guided conversations allowed us to talk about things we don't usually say outloud. I recommend this course, especially if you like hearing loving words. - Joseph

I enjoyed this course a lot. We have already had a lot of these conversations about tasks, money, children, but it was good to do a check in and make sure we were both on the same page. It reminded us that it is important to continue to check in with each other regarding a lot of these things. I did find the "Issues" chapter very helpful and it will be a really good template for our future conversations about different things that come up. I think the course in general made us refocus on what is important through the wedding planning- each other.  I would recommend this course to other couples. I would encourage them to complete this course and spend a lot of thoughtful time in it. We found it very beneficial. - Carolina

I think that this was a great course to open up conversations about things that couples typically do not discuss in everyday life. I really liked how it challenged us and asked some difficult questions while also asking some really fun/exciting things. The topics that were discussed were important and great to be able to debrief. I would recommend this to other couples because of the deep conversations you have with each other. It is also a great way of expressing what you are thinking and what you believe in without being judged. - Keelan

What I found most enjoyable about this experience was just being able to really sit down and be honest with each other, like truly honest, and say things we don’t always say out loud. It helped me appreciate you even more—how you push me to be a better person, how you love me fully and not just in parts, and how safe and heard I feel with you. It reminded me that I’m not just marrying you just to get married, I’m marrying my best friend, my partner, and the person I want to build my whole life with.

I was able to understand my partner better, we already had a very honest relationship and talked about many aspects we thought was important before we got into this but hearing how similarly we think and react but also how we understood how the other would react even if we differed was reassuring to me knowing that I really do love and know who I am marrying, and I would marry him one hundred times over. - Erica

When I reflect on us, what stays with me most is how deeply and naturally I fell in love with you. What we built never felt forced to me, it felt real, safe, and genuine from the very beginning. You started as someone I could truly talk to, someone who understood me, someone who made connection feel easy, and somewhere along the way that friendship became one of the deepest loves I have ever known. Loving you has changed me in the best ways because it has made me want to grow, to heal, and to be softer, stronger, and more intentional so I can be the man you deserve.

The way you love me, care for me, listen to me, and stand beside me makes me feel seen, understood, and at home. When I think about our future, I do not just think about marriage, I think about waking up beside the person I love most, building a life filled with peace, passion, honesty, laughter, and devotion, and continuing to choose you with my whole heart every single day. More than anything, I love that with you, love does not just feel beautiful, it feels true, lasting, and like the kind of once in a lifetime bond I will never stop being grateful for. - Isis

It was helpful to me, and I would imagine also to Andrew, to have guided conversations to help us identify topics that we had not spent time on yet. It was encouraging to also identify that we are on the same page in regard to the couple’s check-up. I enjoyed the time spent together with Andrew that was totally focused on us with no technology or other distractions. We are planning to incorporate more technology-free time into our time together in order to be fully present with one another.

To other couples who are considering using this premarital counseling program, I would say do it! It is a lovely, well-paced program that can be done over 12 weeks or in as little as one weekend (although I’m not sure my scattered, wedding-planning brain could’ve handled that!). As someone who struggles to stay focused, a distraction-free environment is best to really get the most out of the experience. Thank you, Reverend Frank, for your online premarital  counseling program! Andrew and I are grateful for your ministry and will go into our marriage with open hearts and minds to listen and love one another through whatever comes our way. – Jen

I enjoyed this online premarital counseling course.  Because of our schedules, Jen and I were able to do the premarital counseling at times that worked for us.  For myself, I enjoyed getting into the details of our relationship.  It was stuff we thought about, maybe even talked about, but we were able to converse about the details in a controlled way through the guided conversations.  I know another couple that went through the course.  That's why I suggested it when it was our turn to look for premarital counseling.

 Also, as an ordained pastor in the Evangelical Covenant Church, I wanted to make sure we had an objective 3^rd party for our counseling.  This option gave us that ability.  I will offer it as a suggestion to those who come to me for marriage preparation.  I was a little skeptical of it at first, but the depth of the guided conversations, the resources for dealing with issues, the videos, and the inventory, presented a well-rounded experience.  I look forward to using the resources in our marriage. - Andrew

I really love talking about how our lives shaped us, and love talking about feelings and love learning so much about each other. So, I always looked forward to each section of the course because it gave us a really comfortable space to open up and share and be vulnerable. I thought the section topics were great; I think it covered a wide range of important information that needs to be talked about. We had covered a lot of these topics previously throughout our relationship, but it was nice to take a deeper dive into each one. I think we both went into this knowing we are a strong couple, but this course brought us closer together because we shared things that we hadn't necessarily shared before. I would say it was very helpful, it definitely showed us what we need to work on but overall, it taught us that we can talk about anything and feel comfortable about it.

The convenience of this online course was amazing! It allowed us to set aside the time that worked for us, typically on Saturdays and we would dedicate the time at home to take as much time as we needed to talk. I hope others who are looking at taking this course, do it, because it was worth it. We laughed, we cried (sometimes) and we learned more about each other from the comfort of our home. Having these guided conversations was perfect for us and I think it works well for a lot of people, if you're willing to put in the work. - Miranda

I thought that the questions provided for each topic did a great job of setting up meaningful conversations. We have touched on many of the topics covered in these sections before, but having a larger list of questions helped us both get down to the details on each topic - and helped us learn more about our pasts, expectations of the future, and expectations of each other for each topic. I really enjoyed that we both answered a few questions briefly and when we discussed them, we both looked at each other and said, "yeah we've already talked in depth on this one and we know where we both stand... moving on!"

For other questions - we sometimes spent 20-30 minutes sharing stories and listening to each other's past experiences to fully understand each other. I would say this experience helped us round out our understanding of each of the provided sections and gave us some ideas on how to manage these topics moving forward. – Max

I found the conversations surprisingly deep and thorough which was really helpful. I especially appreciated the money and parent sections as these can be hard conversations. The romance section would have been more specific. Overall a great tool. I would tell other couples to take more time with it to get the most out of it. - Zoee

The conversations were really insightful and meaningful and helped emphasize topics we hadn’t dived into as deeply before. The children section was really important to me and highlighted how aligned we are on our thinking about kids. Overall I really enjoyed the conversations and exercises. I would tell other couples to take their time and really dig deep. - Verdo

I thought this pre marriage course was great and very helpful. First, I enjoyed that the course was online and could be done at our own pace. We both work full time jobs and being able to plan out when we can have these deep conversations was really helpful. Secondly I enjoyed the conversations that these courses provoked. It was amazing to have such deep and meaningful conversations before we get married. I would and will recommend this course to any of my friends that are getting married. - Zoya

I really enjoyed the course. I also enjoyed the flexibility that the online course allowed for while taking our time to have these conversations in the comfort of our own home. - Brendan

Overall, I thought this premarital course was very beneficial. This course was recommended to us by a trusted couple that we know, and I would recommend it to other couples. Though Brody and I have already had most of the conversations already, I thought it was nice to be able to sit down and talk through them again, and some of the conversations were on a deeper level, which was very nice. It was very helpful and convenient that we could complete this course on our own time. I think that by being able to just have conversations between the two of us and no one else around was also very beneficial and allowed us to be more vulnerable with each other. Brody and I have talked highly of this premarital counseling, and we will continue to encourage and recommend this course to our friends, family, and loved ones who are engaged or will be getting engaged. I thought that the extra courses and the follow ups that were included were very nice and will be a great tool to use in the future and to look back on.  - Kami

I thought the premarital counseling was really beneficial. I liked that we got to talk about things again on a deeper level. We had talked about most of the topics before doing the counseling so I was glad that we both asked lots of questions and were definitely on track of intentionally dating for marriage and finding our person that is running the same race as each other. It was very convenient to be able to do this on our own time with our busy and always changing schedules. I would definitely recommend this to other couples, especially if they want a more in depth and convenient way of doing Premarital counseling. - Brody

Thank you for the wonderful course! I really enjoyed completing it! It has always been important for me to complete pre-marriage counseling. However, my fiancé is not comfortable with talking about emotions with many people, so he was a little hesitant on completing counseling. Because of this, we found your course to be a perfect fit for us. I enjoyed that it was self-paced and something we could do on our own time. I feel like the way the questions were worded really made both Davis and I really think about many things that we have not thought about before. I would recommend this course to anyone, whether they are just getting married or want to strengthen their relationship because it is so flexible to each couple! - Abby

I thought the course really helped with communication. I’m not good with always communicating anything from feelings to talking. But I feel like this has helped me get better about it with my spouse.  - Davis

This was a great journey for both of us. The first activity brought us both to tears. The Issues activity was amazing to help facilitate conversations about our struggles that were really healing and helpful. When we started the series, we thought it was just a means to an end to get our license without the waiting period, but in actuality it was something that opened up our hearts and created great conversations between me and my future husband. I am grateful we went through it and I would recommend it to anyone! - Molly

I think the course was beneficial and opened up important discussions. The course also allowed us to grow in certain areas that we have previously struggled with. - Patrick

I found this course to be very helpful for us. We had talked about the subjects of these conversations superficially in our relationship but not to the level of depth this course gave us. It was a great opportunity to learn more about each other, our families, and our goals and plans for the future. It was also an enjoyable experience to have scheduled, no distraction, time together and get real and deep. I would recommend this course to all couples - even if it seems daunting and uncomfortable, it is so worth it. - McKenna

I think that this was a helpful course as a whole. We had many good conversations and I feel we can take away many good points from this. This has brought up things we have talked about before but also more things that we haven't talked about before doing this. I would recommend this to some of my friends who are soon to be married. Very easy going and with the one you love, our relationship has been deepened and strengthened to awesome levels. - Shane

I want to thank you for providing such a comprehensive online course. Through each worksheet and conversation I was able to have with Tony, I felt like we were able to become closer, and more emotionally intimate as a couple. We have already discussed many of the topics addressed in this course but it was a more comprehensive and in-depth approach than our previous discussions had been. The worksheets made me think in a slightly different way about these topics. The side conversations that stemmed from the main topics were also really important and enlightening.  It was fun to see how frequently we had nearly the same answers almost verbatim! A great confirmation that we are on the same page. I would recommend this course to anyone who is getting married; it’s absolutely a value add. - Kim

I think this is genuinely a course that could not only help people going to be married, but who are already married, or have been for a while. Communication is at the center of any strong relationship, and while Kim and I have always been open and forthright with each other there were prompts in the activities we have not previously discussed or maybe avoided to prevent uncomfortable conversations. The healthy and open space these directed conversations create is refreshing for relieving concerns and building confidence that we have a strong foundation for years to come in our relationship. For new couples I would say this is a time investment. Plan at least 1 hour per conversation (if not more) and really do the prep work so you can come into each activity as best prepared as you can be. -  Tony

We thoroughly enjoyed going through this marriage preparation course. We both tend to have hard times initiating deep or uncomfortable conversations, so this really allowed us to have topics to discuss on a deeper level. I would definitely recommend all couples to do a course like this to get to know your partner on a deeper level and unlock conversations that you might not have thought about otherwise. It was fun to get to hear each other's answers, too! Thank you for guiding us along this journey, Reverend Frank! - Bryana

I thought this course was helpful in allowing us to reach deeper conversations on hard topics that we wouldn't normally discuss. We made a routine of meeting every Tuesday night to focus on each other and the course. It turned into the best couple hours of the week. I would recommend this course to other soon-to-be married couples. - Graham

This pre marriage course was a great experience for me! Even though Jacob and I have been together for 7 years, there were still a few items/topics we have not discussed before. I feel very confident that our marriage will succeed, and this course gave me tools to use when future conflicts arise. I will definitely be recommending this course to my single friends, and maybe to my married friends too! It was WELL worth the time we put in. - Rachel

I appreciated how this course got us talking about things that we hadn't talked about yet as a couple. We were able to celebrate the things that we felt similarly on and conversed deeply on topics we haven't yet covered. I would recommend this to other couples, as it allows you to work at your own pace and spend as much time as necessary thinking about the questions you're answering. Five stars! - Jacob

The marriage course was a very valuable experience for both me and my partner. It helped us understand each other better, improve our communication, and express more clearly what each of us feels and expects in the relationship. I especially liked that we were able to talk about important topics regarding our future together, such as our goals, values, and expectations for marriage. Through this space, we also learned how to recognize our differences and handle them with more respect and empathy. It was a great opportunity to get to know each other on a deeper level and prepare more consciously for life as a couple. I definitely recommend it to other couples who are thinking about getting married, because it provides very helpful tools to build a strong and healthy relationship. - Tamara

In my opinion, this course was very helpful - at least considering the strained position our relationship has been in recently  because of a lot of change very quickly for both of us. Not to mention several external factors putting more strain on us as well. I felt this course was a good and healthy way for us to be able to go more in-depth with these conversations that we’ve attempted to have recently. At times some moments felt heated but nothing we couldn’t control and at the end of each talk we felt at least closer together. I would tell couples that this is definitely a program that they should be looking into. Personally, I think that courses like this should be mandatory for people who are planning on getting married soon. I feel like it’s too easy to get swept up in the emotions and the excitement of going into marriage and we often neglect to have the tough conversations that need to be had to have a long and healthy relationship. - Miguel

This course has really helped us prepare and continue to get excited for our marriage. It helped open our eyes to different things that we have and will encounter during our life together and allowed us to have meaningful guided conversations about how to navigate our relationship and continue to build a beautiful life upon the solid foundation we have built. This course has an anniversary “conversation date” that we get to complete each year of our marriage. This course is truly the gift that keeps on giving. It was so fun to dive deeper into our relationship through this course. Thank you, Reverend Frank! - Marena

I felt that this course opened dialogue we hadn’t thought of having previously. Not only were we having discussions for the assignments, but we found ourselves exploring our needs deeper outside of the class as well. I felt that the class not only had us expressing our adoration towards one another, but it also forced us to have uncomfortable conversations within it. Inevitably this led to the ability to have those conversations outside of the class as well. I think the biggest take away will be the rules for conflict PDF at the end of the class. I felt that it had great reminders that should always be kept in the back of your mind when navigating a healthy, adult relationship. - Nick

I absolutely loved the idea of doing this course and enjoyed the experience to the fullest. I did not know what to expect when we decided to take the course, however, it exceeded any idea I could've had. Ernesto and I were able to dive deep into these conversations, we loved reflecting on when we first started dating and how we felt then vs. how we feel now. We reflected on the growth we've experienced throughout the years in our personal lives and in our relationship as a whole.

When talking about our parents we both realized how much differently we want to do things with our children, and it really helped us create conscience on how we act and treat our kids. I can speak so much more on how necessary and helpful this course can be to a couple, whether it's before or after they get married. I feel like a lot of people just wing it and don't realize how impactful these conversations can be. We get so caught up in our day to day that sometimes we need a little help connecting with our partner and this course did exactly that! I appreciate the dedication that went into creating this course and I highly recommend all couples about to be married, or even after marriage, commit to completing it! - Maricarmen

When my fiance told me we had to complete a pre-marital course I did not think much of it. However, I have to admit that the conversations were pretty intense. I'm a truck driver so she was doing most of the reading and with each question we each gave our point of view. She and I speak multiple times per day, every single day and I can say we both enjoyed being on facetime for nearly 5 or 6 hours to complete this course. We even talked about going back in a couple weeks and looking over a couple questions that were somewhat difficult to respond to. This was a very insightful course and I highly recommend it to any couple wanting to get married. - Ernesto

I am very thankful for the course and all it has taught me, as an individual and as a partner. I was able to talk about things I felt needed a conversation. We were able to connect deeper and I was able to show my partner where I felt he needed improvement as well as where I needed improvement. I learned some new skills to cope when there is an issue. The course taught me more about my faith and showed me where Freddie stood with his faith and beliefs. I'm grateful for the opportunity I had in taking this course, and I am very excited to be getting married. - Brittany

A few good things that I got from this course are that I got to learn more about her faith and beliefs. I got to learn that I have to take a step back sometimes and think before I speak or act and take other’s thoughts and feelings into more consideration. It was good to be able to sit down and talks thing through calmly. It’s helped me build a lot as a person and I feel like it will help build our marriage and give it a good stable start. - Fredrick

I really appreciated completing this course because, although we know that we love each other, it was nice to hear it out loud and specifically. We plan on having just a generic ceremony at the courthouse where we wouldn't be able to discuss these things. We already share a house and children so it's easy to get swept up into the day to day life. It was nice to be able to slow down and focus on just us two. It was a good feeling to be able to tell the person you love why you think they are so wonderful. - Marisa

Taking a marriage counseling class turned out to be a good move, even though I wasn’t exactly excited about it at first. I went in thinking it might not be for us, but it actually helped more than I expected. It gave us a space to talk things through with someone neutral, and that alone made a difference. I learned a few things about communication and how I respond in certain situations that I hadn’t really thought about before. It wasn’t some big, dramatic breakthrough, but it gave us some useful tools and reminded me of the importance of working on the relationship—not just coasting through it. - Bernard

Rev. Frank, I am so glad we found this course because it showed us many amazing and beautiful things that we take as life lessons, and we also feel ready for this new chapter in our lives. From communication skills and conflict resolution to understanding the sacrament of marriage, the content was thorough and deeply rooted in Catholic teachings.

The combination of couple activities and reflective exercises made it both engaging and enriching. We as a couple learned more about each other and made different practices into our life and feel closer to God and as a new family. It has been a valuable experience, and I would highly recommend it to others who are preparing for marriage. Thank you. - Sabrina

Rev. Frank, again, thank you for allowing us to take this course with you. We truly enjoyed every single bit of it and would recommend it to any couple looking for this type of marriage prep course. We really enjoyed every conversation and how different the topics were, which were only preparing us and strengthening our relationship towards our marriage.

I was surprised at certain topics I found beyond helpful in terms of preparing us for our marriage. Every conversation was helpful and allowed us to sit back and talk about topics we never imagined were going to leave us with such positive feelings and hope for what's just around the corner. We will take these conversations with us throughout our entire marriage and reference back to them when needed. Thank you. - Jacobo

The course was well structured and easy to follow, which I really appreciated. I liked taking the time to go through each question with my partner and really think about the answers. Some of the questions were topics we hadn't talked about before or hadn't gone into great detail, so it was helpful to have a structured way to do this.

I also really enjoyed hearing my partner's answers, especially the ones about his parents, and his relationship with my parents. After taking this course, I feel closer to Pete and feel better prepared to start our marriage. Overall, I would recommend for couples to take this course, because it puts all the important topics right before you, and requires you and your partner to consider them carefully and thoroughly. - Elise

We thank you for hosting a great, intuitive, & easy to follow course! This online marriage prep course was great for Elise and I. First of all, the flexibility to complete the course on our own time/speed was great. We both have busy work/travel schedules, so completing chapters on our own time frame was a major plus. The content and focus of each section/topic was relevant & thought provoking.

It was helpful mixing in important topics other than faith, like money/finance & our parents. Overall, I would highly recommend this online course to others who are preparing for marriage. Elise and I had discussed each of the topics throughout our time together, but not as in depth as this course. It was a pleasure taking this course! - Peter

This course was crafted perfectly to allow us to talk through all of the important things we need to before tying the knot. As two people with very busy schedules, it can be hard for us to attend things in person or at the same time, so the format of this allowed us to dedicate the time when we could. I truly enjoyed setting aside that time to have at-home dates and work through our marriage preparation. I highly recommend this for any couple looking for a valuable course to ignite insightful conversations and leave no stone unturned before committing to a lifetime together. - Lauren

I loved that we could do this at our own pace while setting aside intentional, romantic time for each other. The step-by-step process was also easy to follow and kept us focused on what we really needed to be focused on while allowing space for us to go on related and important tangents regarding our relationship. The prompts were also just general enough for us to cater it to the specific topics that pertain to our special relationship. I would definitely recommend this to other couples who want flexible counseling, still grounded in the values of Scripture. - Wally 

This online marriage preparation course was an incredible experience for my partner and me, especially given our unique situation with an overseas deployment and being in different time zones.

One of the best aspects of the course was the ability to complete the lessons and guided conversations at any time of day. Being in different time zones, we couldn’t have kept to a consistent date and time for a traditional class or session. However, the course allowed us to work through the materials when it was most convenient for both of us, making it easy to stay engaged. The guided conversations were particularly valuable. They helped us focus on the core beliefs and topics that are essential for a strong marriage. It was a great way to ensure we were aligned on important matters like communication styles, financial goals, and future expectations.

These discussions helped us build a deeper understanding of each other and highlighted areas where we needed to be in agreement before stepping into marriage. I’d recommend this course to any couple, especially those dealing with the challenges of long-distance relationships or unpredictable schedules. It provides professional insight in a flexible format, making it easy to maintain meaningful conversations about your future together, even when life gets busy or complicated. The tools and guidance we received will definitely set us up for success as we continue our journey toward marriage. - Tiana

I enjoyed the flexibility of the course and being able to space out the conversations over several months worked perfectly with our schedules, especially as I was deployed overseas. It turned what could have been a stressful experience into an enjoyable one. Each module gave us the chance to focus on one topic at a time, making it easier to absorb and apply what we learned without feeling overwhelmed. This course also became an opportunity for us to have regular "date nights," even from a distance. We would plan virtual sessions where we’d discuss the materials and engage in meaningful conversations, all while staying connected despite the physical distance.

It was a great way to keep our bond strong during the deployment and ensure we were on the same page as we prepared for marriage. If you're in a long-distance situation or simply need some flexibility, this course is a great fit. - Jonathan

I found the conflict resolution and also the discussions about various topics like money, doing our part, and children very helpful as these weren’t things we previously discussed. I think it helped my fiancé learn more about my Catholic faith and upbringing. It helped me have a better understanding of the sacraments, especially of marriage. Writing the prayers was nice as well. I would say to other couples this is a great course to prepare you for major things that will come up in marriage. - Saoirse

This was incredibly helpful! Right from the beginning, I could feel the positive impact on our relationship, and I believe it will only continue to improve. Although I’m not Catholic, this has helped me learn so much about how similar our religions are. - Amen

Dear Rev. Dr. Frank Nelson, we hope this message finds you well. We recently completed your online Christian non-denominational marriage preparation course and wanted to take a moment to express our gratitude for the incredible impact it has had on our relationship. What we enjoyed most about the course was how it encouraged us to build our relationship on biblical principles while addressing real-life situations and challenges. We enjoyed the meaningful conversations throughout each lesson. One of the most helpful aspects for us was learning to better communicate our needs and expectations as we begin thinking about our future together. It’s already made a noticeable difference in how we approach and navigate our relationship together. To any other engaged couples considering your course, we can’t recommend it enough. The lessons are not only practical and insightful but also grounded in faith and love, making it a truly valuable experience as couples prepare for marriage. Thank you so much for your dedication to this ministry and for the care you’ve put into creating such a meaningful resource. We feel truly blessed to have had the opportunity to learn from you. - Cori and Jesse

Dear Rev. Dr. Frank Nelson, thank you so much for guiding my fiancé, Dan, and I through Pre-Cana online. When reflecting back on our experience, we both found the course to be very convenient. We were able to have the conversations on dates that worked best with our busy schedules. This allowed for us to really bond by spending quality time together and preparing for marriage. Conversations did not feel rushed. I also enjoyed how the course prompted us to plan and follow through with important conversations. Planning a wedding is very time-consuming, and we often forget to take time to talk about our future marriage.

I found the "Issues" and "Rules for Resolving Conflicts" conversations especially helpful, because they challenged us to productively come up with solutions to our issues/conflicts together. We also felt that the structure of the course helped guide us in our conversations, making them easier to have.

Beginning and ending the conversations with readings and prayers also helped us come back to God and strengthen our love for him while also doing so for each other. Something I would say to other couples is that this course will truly help you prepare for marriage and strengthen your current relationship. - Olivia

I enjoyed the conversations that Olivia and I had. It proved to me that we are ready for marriage and have a healthy relationship. I found the conversation prompts helpful. They helped us get started on meaningful and important topics that we do not discuss as often as we should. I recommend this course to other couples because it allows for flexibility. Olivia and I both work full-time, so we are busy but did not feel overwhelmed. - Dan

The most enjoyable part was the opportunity to engage in deep, meaningful conversations with my partner. The activities and discussions were structured in a way that encouraged us to reflect on our relationship, our values, and our future together. The sessions on finances, parenting, and spiritual connection were particularly beneficial, as they helped us understand each other’s views and set realistic expectations. It was very convenient to go through this course online and so simple to follow.

I recommend this course to other couples. It’s a great way to dive deeper into your relationship and prepare for the journey ahead. While it can feel a bit formal or structured at times, the insights and tools you gain are well worth it. – Shelby

I particularly appreciated the sections on communication and conflict resolution, which were both insightful and practical. The program also offered a nice balance of serious topics and lighter moments, which kept things engaging. Online Pre-Cana was incredibly helpful in terms of providing us with tools to navigate the challenges of married life. I definitely thought it was convenient and easy to follow. I would highly recommend this course to any couple to help them to have open discussions. - Adam

We are so happy to have completed the Online Marriage Preparation course! What an incredible opportunity of growth you provided for us. We were on the fence about online premarital counseling but after completing the Online Marriage Preparation course, I cannot recommend this course enough to my friends who are getting married! Rev. Dr. Frank Nelson provides in-depth guided conversations that initiated detailed conversations between my fiance, and I that we may not have otherwise had.

We feel like we not only are more connected as a couple, but also more connected with Christ. The prayers and verses provided allowed us to dig deeper into the Bible and encouraged continual Biblical growth on an individual level as well as together, as a couple. I give 10 out of 10 to recommend this course to any couple! - Andrea

I thought that this course was very insightful and connected us by allowing for self-expression within conversations that we had. I love the interactive assignments as well as the videos that helped us stay on track. I would highly recommend this preparation course to other couples. -Trever

I just wanted to share how much we appreciated your online marriage preparation course. It was truly insightful and gave us a well-rounded view of what to expect in marriage. It was incredibly helpful in giving us practical tools and insights for our relationship. I especially loved the focus on how to balance work, leisure, and family life, which helped us think about how we can build a marriage that’s not just about big moments, but about everyday choices. I think this course is invaluable for couples, it gives you the chance to explore your relationship in depth and assures you that you’re both on the same page. I feel much more confident and excited about our future together. - Veronica

This has been a very pleasant experience thus far. It makes you dig deep and think about more important things that could impact me, my life and my family. I enjoyed the quality time with my future husband most of all; we've addressed some of these topics before, but this exercise allowed us to dive a bit deeper and understand further. Overall, this is helpful because it creates a safe space for sensitive topics. To other couples, I would say commit the time to the course, it’s a win-win, and it definitely shows your partner the effort put forth. - Harolicia My overall experience went well. I appreciate the time that my partner and I spent together. There were a lot of important topics. We had time to really think about childhood, family experiences, traumas, and goals in life. The exercise helped us understand more, especially about each other. If I can say anything to other couples, it is to enjoy the process. I had my doubts initially, but I am seeing it through. It is worth it. It will only compliment my efforts to be a better man. - Orlando

First and foremost, thank you for such an informal course! My partner and I chose your course out of the others due to it being online and having the Christian option. A long story short about my relationship with my partner, we live in different countries, yes countries not counties. We met 2 years ago through a dating app and have spoken every day since. He has visited me in America 3 times since and I have been in England 3 times as well. We have since planned to have me move over and work on my immigration after 2 years and we kept our word on that. Since our first interaction we asked all the hard stuff, from how do you react in an argument to what is your relationship like with your parents to what our strengths and weaknesses are in a relationship. Honestly going over some of the assignments reminded us of how strong we are in our relationship and of how much we have already gone over in our daily lives. This course is how we typically communicate since day one of knowing each other and we wish to continue that and use these guides to remind us of what’s important. I truly enjoyed incorporating the importance of families and what roles they play in our lives as we prepare for marriage in the "parent’s section." We have completed a bit over 4 hours with a few more lessons to go this week. We look forward to these guided lessons and look forward to being married soon. - Franny I found the introduction video prior to the “Before We Say ‘I Do’” conversation quite reflective. My partner and I briefly paused the video after the C.H.E.K.  to attempt its application in our own relationships. This quickly became a 15-minute exercise exploring what exactly each term meant generally and in the context of our relationship to God. In honesty we both liked the model very much and would have liked a deeper explanation. The communication Bucket exercise was fun as well as helpful going into "Before We Say...", with our answers varying greatly we were reminded about how we both appreciate various parts of our relationship and each other equally, yet differently. The Conversation concerning "Our Parents" was a very lengthy and emotional one, allowing us to identify many unspoken truths for ourselves more than for each other. I sent "what I would say to my parent" to my mother with a positive outcome. I look forward to working through the other conversations, exploring the depths and breadth of our upcoming marriage. - Dimitri

I thoroughly enjoyed this course. It opened up space for conversations on several topics we may not have discussed prior. It was especially touching to hear some of Corey’s responses, and made me even more excited to get married. I would highly recommend this course to others who are interested in furthering their conversations with their future spouses and gaining insight on their thoughts about various topics. – Barbara

This course was an interesting guide to preparing for marriage. While there is much of it that does not apply to couples who have been living together for some time, there was quite a bit that was insightful. The Issues course was my favorite, and I think it was what I got the most out of. Answering these questions just proved how ready I am to marry Barbara, and I can’t be more excited! – Corey

Thank you, Rev. Frank, for the course to help us get ready for marriage. Even though I already did marriage preparation in Vietnam, doing this course with Davis was a good experience. It felt like we were learning and talking together. We got to talk about important things, and I learned more about how we can grow as a couple. The conversations made me feel closer to Davis, and it helped us understand each other better. This course was very helpful for us as we prepare for our future together. - Huong

Dear Rev Frank, thank you for giving my fiancée and me the opportunity to take this Pre-Cana coursework. The flexibility of the course made it possible for us to complete it, especially given our unique situation with different time zones, language, and culture.

Despite this, it brought us even closer together. It helped us address topics we used to tiptoe around. Communication techniques, conflict resolution, financial planning, and family dynamics really helped strengthen our bond and prepare us for a life together.

Personally, it helped me lower my defenses and become more vulnerable. I really appreciated how the topics acted as conversation starters, allowing us to share more openly. During this time, we encountered conflicts that we were able to resolve using the techniques we learned. I learned a lot about myself and am excited for us to continue growing together.

This course has strengthened my Catholic faith by deepening my understanding of the sacrament of marriage.  It is a commitment between two people but also with God.  Overall, this course was both helpful and beneficial. - Davis

Dear Rev. Frank, I really enjoyed going through this course. I liked how thorough each course topic was. It really made me think about important aspects of my life and our life together. It also made for good conversation with my soon to be spouse. A lot of things brought up during this course will be relevant at many times throughout our life together so I hope to keep the discussions of these topics in my mind, and I would love to go back at times and re-read our responses or discuss things again.

I would highly recommend every couple preparing for marriage to go through a course like this. I feel like we get caught up in our day-to-day routines most of the time and we overlook some of these key topics or maybe don’t know how to address them. Stepping back and thinking through together on these topics and communicating with each other our thoughts and feelings can really help to strengthen our relationship. - Linnea

Dear Rev. Frank, thank you for providing this opportunity for couples to be able to explore more about each other and teach us more about our future together.  This course was helpful and will be beneficial to look back on especially the issues topics as all relationships will run into them whether large or small.  You organized the course together well and it was easy to follow and track along.  I think you provided sufficient detail in the videos and course materials.  - Jeremy

I enjoyed the bonding and being able to talk and bring up certain topics to reflect on our years together while dating. Being able to go in depth and the quality time was much needed before the wedding. It was a beautiful course, and we will definitely have to follow up on the other lessons to finish. - Jessica My personal summary is the course was very informative. The task/work we completed together furthermore helped us better communication. It was a much-needed step for us having a closer bond. - Corey

I really enjoyed this marriage prep program because I felt it helped me get closer to my fiance leading up to our wedding. I was able to become more vulnerable with him and talk about topics we haven’t touched on previously. I enjoyed hearing what he had to say about things like his family, faith, life, and desires for our future together. This was a great way to compare answers and ensure we are both on the same page about important topics in our lives so that we can confidently move forward together and look forward to a long and happy marriage.

I would recommend this course to my friends and family getting married because it was an affordable and convenient way to grow closer as a couple and initiate conversations about God. It was great to be able to work at our own pace and go over worksheets together when we had time to see each other. We look forward to our wedding day confidently, even more so now than ever. - Celeste

I truly loved this Marriage Prep course because we both know how much we love each other but it's so nice to read what the other person said and solidify that from what she said. I loved seeing how similar our answers were and every time I would read one of her worksheets I couldn’t help but smile.

Celeste truly means the world to me and doing these worksheets shows me just how close we are to getting married. I can’t wait to start a family with her and have someone right by my side that shares the same faith and morals that I do. I’m the luckiest guy in the world that God decided to give me someone so good for me. I have never met anyone in my life that makes me as happy as Celeste does and it makes me cry just thinking I get to have that happiness forever. - Logan

This Pre-Cana course was very useful in our marriage preparation. We enjoyed the guided discussions and often found ourselves spending more time than planned in conversation. Many of the topics were either aspects that we had discussed early on in our relationship, and which were helpful to revisit, or conversations that hadn’t come up before. The fact that the course was self-paced was also extremely convenient with our busy schedules. The course is well put together, and we would definitely recommend it to other couples. - Anna

Thank you for putting together this course. My fiancé and I have been together for a long time so were skeptical that these conversations would reveal topics we were yet to discuss. And while many of the conversations did indeed discuss things we already knew about each other, the way they were framed allowed us to approach these topics in a fresh way that was quite enjoyable. I particularly enjoyed that each conversation was a combination of introspection and verbalizing the aspects of our relationship that make us happy together. The structure of the course was straightforward and easy to step through as well, and I believe it has been a valuable component of our wedding preparations. - Andrew

I really enjoyed having the opportunity to discuss each topic with my fiancé after working on them individually. I also enjoyed the video courses as they were easy to digest and understand. I think the pre-filled PDFs were helpful and easy to follow. The questions or statements made it easy to follow along and fill in the blank with my answers.

I changed after this course because I take more seriously having open conversations about certain topics and about all topics that should be discussed in a marriage. I understand the importance of being open and honest. At the same time, I feel like this course prepared me for marriage because the conversations and discussions were deep and gave a good glimpse about all the things that may come up during our marriage. I would definitely recommend this course to my friends. It’s easy to complete online, it’s easy to follow, and we can really learn as well. Thank you. – Carmen

I enjoyed getting to sit down with my fiancé and discuss each topic as well as learning from Father Frank. Filling out each conversation individually first was helpful before sitting down with my fiancé for our conversation. I am more willing to be open with my fiancé and future wife about tough conversations and being more communicative about them.

I think this course really touched on all the areas that make up a marriage. I was able to re-discover my beliefs, weaknesses, strengths and love for my fiance. I would recommend this course to friends because it was not a hassle to complete, it was fun to do it alongside my fiance, and it did not take too long to complete. Thank you. – Andres

Dear Rev. Frank, I really enjoyed the marriage preparation course. While my fiance and I were previously married to each other, we lacked the ability to effectively communicate with each other. We had a great foundation for marriage but would avoid issues instead of talking about them.

Your course has helped us explore more ways to have conversations and open the lines of communication. I would highly recommend other couples to take the course. People often feel they communicate well but find that they do not effectively communicate the way they should. I appreciate you taking the time to help others prepare for marriage. This was absolutely wonderful. - Peggy

Dear Rev. Frank, the course was very enjoyable and enlightening. I learned a lot regarding conflict resolution and having deeper conversations with my future spouse. Overall, it was a great experience and I thank you for putting this together. - Russell

I first want to thank you for creating this amazing marital course. David and I have talked about certain points that I didn’t even know existed. Everything in this course has truly benefited our marriage and has allowed us to become more open with one another. I really enjoyed all the intimate and personal time we spent together answering these amazing questions and talking through each one of them.

It was extremely helpful to get to know each other on a more personal level and to discuss certain topics including money, children, in-laws and religion. This course was extremely convenient and very smooth. I would strongly recommend this course to anyone who wants to take a pre-marital course so that they can discuss these important topics prior to committing to a lifetime forever. Thank you once again for your time and kindness as we completed this course. - Inesa

Dear Rev. Frank, I really enjoyed this course with my fiancé Inesa. This brought us closer together and has taught us both so much about each other with topics we had not discussed yet. It was extremely helpful. I recommend this course as it has you discuss important topics that are crucial in a marriage. Thank you again! - David

Thank you so much for offering this course and your guidance as Wyatt and I prep for our marriage.  I have really enjoyed the topics and guided conversations that Wyatt and I have been able to have because of this course. It opened up the floor to have some difficult discussions that might not come up organically for two 26-year-olds! The convenience of being able to spread out the conversations at our own pace was also invaluable, as well as the helpful videos you included as part of this course. We are so excited to get married this month and now feel completely equipped to take on our marriage. Thank you for your wonderful course and all of your help! - Dorothy Thank you very much for providing this course. I really felt that our ability to sit in a familiar setting together and discuss these topics allowed for even more open and in-depth conversations. We would absolutely recommend this course to anyone preparing for marriage! - Wyatt

Thank you for this amazing experience. Conflict resolution was one of the topics that we find really helpful since this will be crucial when we start living together and building a family. Also, the couple checkup report is a beneficial tool, and we are glad that we were able to identify our strengths and growth areas. The discussions we had during this course will greatly contribute to our perspective and approach as we start this new chapter of our lives. - Marichelle During the sessions and discussions, we really had meaningful conversations that will be helpful for our future as a married couple. We have been together for almost six years, but we still learned some new things during these conversations. It was easier to open up when there were guided questions. We found it enjoyable because we took the time every weekend to go through the videos and assignments. - Earvin

I found myself laughing and getting to know my husband on an even deeper level as we navigated through this coursework; some moments even brought me to tears. As a busy couple with different schedules sometimes it is difficult to find time to delve into emotional conversations. This course gave us the opportunity to make communication a priority and enabled us to open up to each other with authenticity. We learned a lot about each other and gained insight into the other's perspective while watching informative accompanying video sessions. I look forward to utilizing the Anniversary and Conversation files throughout our marriage, along with reflecting on our journey through this excellent course. - Kayla I enjoyed taking this course with my wife and talking about various aspects of our marriage. I didn't realize how beneficial it would be to have these conversations because we were already civilly married. As we progressed, I became more aware of how important it is for us to have open and honest communication on a more frequent basis. A lot of essential topics were covered that couples don't always think are necessary to talk about. I liked viewing and discussing the videos together between the conversation prompts. - Robert

We truly want to thank you as this course was an amazing experience. We actually went over 4 hours as we took the time to discuss our responses which allowed us to open up and become more vulnerable than ever. Great experience! Participating in the marriage course was truly remarkable. It brought us moments of laughter, facilitated discussions on challenging topics, and deepened our connection in profound ways. Exploring the course content ignited genuine excitement about our upcoming marriage. But most importantly, it truly brought us closer together and reminded us that our foundation is love and friendship. Above all, it provided a precious opportunity for us to reflect on our journey together, from the very beginning to this moment. I wholeheartedly recommend this course to anyone considering marriage. I can assure you it will not only enrich your bond but also bring you closer together than ever before. - Anieliese The marriage preparation course was genuinely eye-opening and incredibly beneficial for my relationship. It provided us with practical tools and strategies for communication, conflict resolution, and financial management, which are crucial for a healthy, long-lasting partnership. The course encouraged us to discuss topics we hadn't thoroughly explored, such as family planning, career ambitions, and personal values, ensuring that we were in agreement or prepared to handle differences. It also offered insights into maintaining intimacy and mutual support, which is important when there are ups and downs in married life. I would recommend such a course to other couples contemplating marriage. It's a valuable investment in building a strong foundation and understanding each other deeply before tying the knot, enhancing the chances of a successful marriage. - Gianluca

Overall, I think this course was very enjoyable and helpful. While I feel like Garrett and I had a lot of these conversations already, it was helpful to see everything on paper with a natural progression. I hope we can take these tools into our marriage and use them when issues arise. One small suggestion would be to put the videos before each section. We did end up doing the work before watching the video, as it was placed after the worksheets. Overall, the course was wonderful! - Carley This course was helpful, it generated a lot of valuable conversations and sparked some new ideas. I think it allowed us to dial in some things we need to work on as a couple, but it also provided a lot of confidence and optimism for us moving forward into marriage. I would recommend this course to others; it was easy and straightforward. I was also appreciative that we could sit down and do it on our own time together. The flexibility to do this course as we were able made it much easier to do and allowed us to generate better responses. - Garrett

This course was very helpful to me because it got us out of our comfort zone and had us talk about difficult topics. I believe we learned a lot about each other in this course. We had important discussions that we wouldn’t necessarily think about without prompts. I enjoyed the couple’s quiz we took. That told us a lot about different topics that we agreed upon or needed to work on. I would tell other couples that this is a great course to start your marriage journey with. I also like that we continue to do these assignments on our anniversaries to keep up with what we are learning and what we will need to learn about each other through our marriage. Thank you! - Allison When I first found this course for pre-marital counseling, I didn't know what to expect or how much my fiance and I would get out of it. I was pleasantly surprised how much it has helped our relationship grow and deepen over the course of the conversations. It was very enjoyable and helpful to have each conversation that we could complete on our own timeline. To other couples who are thinking about taking a course like this, I would highly recommend this course! It makes sure you cover many of the main topics that tend to be arguments or friction points between couples after marriage if they haven't discussed them previously. Lastly, we did take the optional Couple Check Up quiz that highlighted areas where we have strengths and also areas where we have room for improvement. Very helpful to have that kind of insight into our relationship as we approach marriage. Thank you for providing this course! – Chris

Dear Rev. Frank, I really enjoyed this course for my fiancé and I. It was good to have some deeper conversations about our love for each other, our want/needs for our future, and conflicts. This course helped bring us back to the reason why we do truly love each other and why we are choosing to get married, especially in the midst of wedding planning and the stress that comes with it. The conversations never felt forced and flowed very easily. I enjoyed the simplicity of the sections, they were not too hard of questions, but enough to get good conversations flowing. Though, my fiancé and I know each other pretty well (and would be a little scary for couples if they didn’t know the answer to some of these questions) it still was good for us to re-surface some of these conversations. I would recommend this course to any of my friends getting married because I think it helps you fully understand the views of what you and your partner want going forward as a married couple. - Brianna I enjoyed this marriage class. I liked how it was broken up into sections and that we were able to talk about each section one at a time. All of these sections are important issues for marriage, and I felt it did a good job covering all of them. I also enjoyed that there were lots of positive outcomes from these discussions. I felt encouraged that we found good solutions through open discussions on the many topics. Some of these topics may not have come up until it was too late into our marriage, so it was good to start those conversations now in this course. I would recommend this course to any of my friends who are engaged. I would explain to them how it feels even better once you are on the same page about these topics rather than avoiding them. I feel Bri and I have a better understanding of one another now that we have gone through this course, and it makes me even more excited to be married. I want nothing by happy marriages from my friends, and I know this course could help with that. - Christopher

I am really glad we took the time to do this course. It was a great opportunity for us to dedicate time to focus all of our attention on each other and really connect. You don't always realize how important that is for a relationship until you actually do it. The prompts inspired discussions that truly made me feel more connected to my partner than ever! I can really see these learnings being helpful throughout our marriage. I would definitely recommend this course to other couples. - Shelby I enjoyed this marriage counseling course because it showed me and my fiancé what to expect in marriage and how to tackle any challenges that may come our way. Specifically, one of the helpful items this course provided was how to resolve our conflicts. Another helpful topic we discussed was to make sure my fiancé and I are on the same page financially and brought to the table things that we have not thought of before. I would recommend this course to other couples because I feel closer to my fiancé and even more excited to marry her. - Traver

We are so grateful that we found this online course and it's also cheaper compared to other online courses that our too expensive for us. The questions on these assignments helped us a lot and reminded us of the main reason why we are getting a convalidation of our marriage. We want God to be the center of our marriage and family. Thank you so much for helping us. -  Rizo Rev. Thank you because of this online training. Me and my wife are reminded of why we want to officially convalidate our marriage in church. We want our son to be able to be proud of us that we want to serve the church and are married in church, not only in a civil wedding. The questions are very clear and on point for what really matters and what is important in marriage. - Filippo

I really enjoyed the course. I thought that the topics of discussion were relevant and important things to make sure that we have discussed prior to entering into a marriage. We had really good, in-depth conversations that were inspired by the conversation topics and learned a lot about each other. - Denise The course was great! They included a lot of topics that we had discussed previously but the questions encouraged us to talk about them even more in depth. I learned even more about her upbringing than I already knew which, I think, will be a great indication of how we will raise children together. - Trevor

We decided to do this Pre-Cana course to prepare us for marriage because it was flexible with our schedules and was a budget friendly option. I enjoyed this course because it facilitated a lot of meaningful discussion between us. We have discussed many of these topics before but I felt that the questions went even deeper, even making us reach within ourselves which really helped to process things going on in our lives currently. An eye-opening module was “Issues” where we discussed our struggles in searching for our first home. I liked it because it’s an issue that we have been dealing with since our engagement and is stressful to us, but this course gave us the tools to talk out what about it was stressful to us and even allowed us to openly discuss possible resolutions for a not-so-simple problem. I especially loved the checklist of emotions that was utilized in a few of the modules, because sometimes it can even be hard to distinguish how we feel about things that may be complex (like our relationship with our parents for example). I would definitely recommend this course to other couples who are getting married, as I think it is a great way to get important conversations going, and it helps to display God’s presence in marriage. - Kimberly When my fiancé and I were first starting this program, we thought that it would not be helpful at all and that it would just be another thing to check off on the list before marriage; we were wrong. This program has helped us substantially to converse about some things we hadn't even thought about before, like how our individual upbringings affect how we view each other’s roles in a marriage. If I could say anything to other couples, it would be to have an open mind about this program and especially each other: even if you think you have talked about everything, there is probably something you missed and this program will have you discuss it in meaningful ways. - Evan

I am a Miami-native, soon to be married woman in Miami, Florida who took Rev. Frank Nelson’s pre-marital course. I chose to take this course specifically because it was not religiously affiliated, even though I have my own religious beliefs. I also chose this course because it was an at home course that could be completed at your own pace. I find that often in this busy life that we all live, when we are obligated to do something in a certain time it can hinder the outcome of the assignment. If we are not in the right mindset or general state to commit to something, often it’s best that it waits until we are. Having the ability to do this course at home, at our pace, in our own privacy and intimacy truly made this course stand out to me. Each section of the coursework was impactful and made us reflect on our past and think about the future. It was eye opening to see how much we learned about the topics, of which I thought we were already on the same page about. It was enjoyable but not exhausting, and the questions were engaging and challenged us to think. Overall, I think it has provided us with an additional foundation of which we already had and prepared us even more for this next chapter in our lives. I am thankful to have found such a great course that was inexpensive and as meaningful as it was. I would recommend this course genuinely to anyone I know and hope it is as worthy to them as it was to us. I am grateful to have done this in my own home and on my own time because it allowed us to truly connect even more during the days we prepare for our special day. - Lia While the pre-marital course is a requirement for our Courthouse to avoid the 3-day waiting period, I had always wanted to find a way to connect on certain topics with my soon to be wife. While I am not a practicing religious person, I find myself to believe that this type of preparation whether through a church or not is highly beneficial. While going through the coursework I learned that my soon-to-be wife and I have some small differences on the way in which we want to proceed on certain things. I think that the way in which the course is outlined gave us the opportunity to sit, in private, at home, and talk about different things. Understanding where we each came from, and how we want to move forward. I think that even though neither of us are very religious, we appreciated talking about our faith, our values, our parents, and how all those areas affect us as a couple. The coursework was easy to follow and fun to take part in. I think that being able to do it together over dinner, having these meaningful conversations was truly beneficial for us. While we had no idea how impactful it would be, I am grateful for the time we have spent together doing this assignment. It was a wonderful experience, and I am glad we took the time to do this, as it started some very important conversations. I thank the team that put this together and that offers this course and appreciate the value it added to our pre-marriage process. – Rodolfo

The course was great, I think we were able to break down parts of things we wouldn’t normally discuss and speak about little details in situations that we both agree to take with us into our marriage and make our relationship stronger than we would of before. It was extremely helpful and an eye opener. If I had any advice to other couples, it would be to always do your very best to understand where your partner is coming from even if you don’t agree. Not everyone sees eye to eye and that is okay. - Karlee We loved the course. It helped us to open up to one another about personal things we have kept bottled up. I loved that we were able to go step by step and break down each point. The issues part was by far the most helpful and we will be practicing that from here on out. If I could tell other couples one thing it would be that this is very eye opening and forces you to have the hard conversations that you may not have on your own. Very much so worth the time spent and money. - Johnathon

I really enjoyed the format of this online pre-Cana and thought it was a great way to strengthen the relationship between my husband and I. I liked the interactive assignments; they were very beneficial to promoting some important conversations between my husband and I. I liked how this pre-Cana captured all the important topics engaged and married couples need to discuss like family, faith, finances, and romance. I would recommend this pre-Cana for engaged couples before they enter the sacred covenant of marriage, or even for married couples who need to strengthen their relationship. Thank you for this opportunity. - Theresa I really enjoyed this pre-Cana program as it fostered valuable conversations between my wife and I. We had to complete this pre-Cana before a blessing of our marriage and I believe the program can be beneficial not only for engaged couples, but for married couples too. My wife and I were able to discuss important topics in depth. Before our marriage we only scratched the surface on some of these topics. I am thankful for the experience of this pre-Cana and would recommend it to anyone. - Frank

We definitely grew during this course! My favorite parts were hearing what he loves and appreciates about me that he might not have vocalized prior. I also liked the parts where we talked about our childhoods. I also really appreciated the promises we made to each other in the last session. I found the advice for open communication (the bucket) helpful as well as the advice for conflict resolution. To other couples, I'd say you have nothing to lose and only things to gain from going through the course. You might find a stronger bond by the end of it. - Emily This course was enjoyable due to the fact that it showed how strong our compatibilities are as there was great overlap on things brought up that we hadn't discussed yet. It was helpful for very much the same reason, bringing up important things we hadn't ironed out yet. To other couples I would say go into it with honesty and have the bonds of your relationship strengthened. -  Matt

I had a lot of fun completing the guided conversations; the one I had the most fun with was Our Love Life. I enjoy getting my husband's perspective on our past five years, and I admire all the important topics brought up to ensure getting married is the right choice for a couple. I really appreciated the Issues guided conversation because it allowed us to break it down into smaller steps so we could more effectively resolve the issue and talk about it amicably. - Johanna I enjoyed getting to reminisce about my relationship with my fiancée. The questions about our times together and our feelings were especially fun to talk about. The most helpful part in my opinion is the rules for resolving conflict. I think it's essential for any relationship to use these if they want it to last. And to other couples I'd say to make sure and work on it well before a deadline if you have one to make sure you can get the most enjoyment out of it because it really is a pleasant guide. - Aidan

I want to say that the course was really easy and enjoyable to do. It helped me understand my partner and his view of me. It brought us closer together before our ceremony. I would recommend for couples to do this so that they could see how their partners view them, I know that I loved it. - Citaly The course was great! Each lesson was really easy and intriguing to listen to and I feel even closer to my fiance than ever! The questions were easy and relatable, so they were easy to answer. And now with this we're ready to get married! - Ethan

This course has been one of the best couple exercises we have done together. I expected the course to help strengthen us spiritually, but it did so much more than that. I've really enjoyed having deep discussions when doing each assignment. We talked for hours. It was romantic and heartfelt and really sweet. He said the nicest things to me, stuff he has not spoken about for years now. I think the most helpful assignment was resolving issues. While we have spoken about this issue before, what we had not done was sit together and think of all possible solutions and the timeline to implement them. This has been massively beneficial for us, and I really thank you. I feel like the biggest change after this course is that our communication is so much better. I feel closer to him than ever and it is a wonderful feeling leading up to the wedding! - Cynera Some of my favorite exercises we did during the course were 'Our parents' and 'Before we say I do'. I really liked the 'parents' assignment because it nudged me towards thinking about what our relationship is like now and what has been my contribution towards making it better. I believe I can do more to improve our relationship and will work on that in the future. I really liked taking 'Before we say I do' because it reminded me of all the reasons we chose each other. Exercises like 'money' and 'resolving issues' were great for setting us up with a healthy foundation going into the marriage. They were very helpful. I would say that I am a changed person after this course because I introspected a lot more on things that I take for granted. I now know why the Reverend said that when you do the first exercise together, you will definitely do all of them. We were a very firm part of that statistic. - Shashwat

I really enjoyed taking the course. I feel like Kyle and I were able to break some uncomfortable barriers and speak about things we normally don't discuss on a daily basis. It was also very sweet to hear the kind words Kyle said about me, his family, and his way of thinking about how we want to raise our children. I am super happy with the results of this course and know Kyle and I will be able to refer back to these documents when we are feeling stressed or needing some reassurance. I feel we both now have a better understanding of what it takes to have a happy, healthy, and respectful marriage. - Maria I enjoyed the depth of conversation it brought us. We rarely if ever dived that deep into some of those questions, so I feel like it did a great job of preparing us for marriage. I especially like the document outlining some of the items we want to teach our children. It opened a great discussion between us to set clear expectations. - Kyle

Participating in these conversations as we prepare for our marriage has been an incredibly valuable experience. By doing so, we have gained a deeper understanding of each other's thoughts, feelings, and expectations regarding various aspects of our future relationship. We have been able to align our values, uncover potential areas of disagreement, and work together to resolve conflicts by discussing topics like finances, family, and conflict resolution. As a result of this process, our bond has grown deeper and we have been able to connect on a deeper level. The course has given us the tools and insights necessary to navigate the complexities of marriage with greater understanding and unity. - Karina Participar en estos diálogos mientras nos preparamos para el matrimonio ha sido una experiencia maravillosa y esclarecedora. Nos ha brindado la oportunidad de mantener conversaciones abiertas y sinceras sobre aspectos fundamentales de nuestra futura vida juntos, lo que ha mejorado significativamente nuestra comunicación. A través de este proceso, hemos descubierto nuestros valores y sueños compartidos, al mismo tiempo que hemos abordado posibles obstáculos. Lo que me resultó especialmente gratificante fue cómo estas conversaciones nos han unido como pareja, permitiéndonos conectar a un nivel emocional y espiritual más profundo. Estos diálogos han sido de un valor incalculable en nuestra preparación, brindándonos una base sólida para enfrentar los desafíos del matrimonio y construir una vida en armonía juntos. - Anthony English translation of above: Engaging in these dialogues as we prepare for marriage has been a wonderful and enlightening experience. It has given us the opportunity to have open and honest conversations about key aspects of our future life together, which has significantly improved our communication. Through this process, we have discovered our shared values and dreams, while addressing potential obstacles. What I found especially rewarding was how these conversations have brought us together as a couple, allowing us to connect on a deeper emotional and spiritual level. These dialogues have been invaluable in our preparation, giving us a solid foundation to face the challenges of marriage and build a harmonious life together. - Anthony

Thank you for this course! It was a nice way to refocus on what’s important and why we’re getting married. It can be easy to get bogged down in the details or day-to-day life, and this was a lovely way to remember to prioritize each other and our relationship as we move forward. We will definitely be using the format outlined in the Issues section to apply to future arguments. I really liked that structure and how it focused on both our individual needs as well as the needs of us as a couple. Thank you! - Cori As for the course, I will say that it really made us have conversations that we would've otherwise not had in the aftermath of an argument. This way, we got to hear each other out (really hear each other) instead of being in a headspace where we're simply waiting for the other to finish. Thank you! - Rik

I thought this course was helpful for Jennifer and I to discuss topics that we might be reluctant to discuss because they might cause conflict in our relationship. Those topics are crucial to talk about because they can determine how healthy a relationship is. I recommend other couples to take this course. It is a great way to initiate complex conversations. - Gilberto This course helped Gil and I talk about a lot of critical things we have been putting off such as finances and expectations. I also think the resolving conflict course has been helpful because it allowed us to talk about a pain point that we always argued about. Overall, I thought the conversation dates were meaningful and allowed us to grow closer. I would highly recommend this course to other couples. - Jennifer

Thank you for providing this course for future couples. I believe that this will contribute to stronger coupling in our state through the deep and meaningful questions that were posed. I know that we are more in-line with our goals after completing the course and focusing on our future together. - Kaleb This course gave my fiancé and I a chance to truly reflect on our relationship and how far we've come as a couple. It's added a level of excitement to our special day! I believe all couples should take time to do this before they choose to commit to each other. - Kathryn

Taking this course has helped me learn and understand my partner better. It was enjoyable in a way where we get to reminisce about our younger days and learn/relearn about each other. I found it helpful especially in learning to understand how we both communicate and trying to normalize saying how we feel rather than expect it. One thing I can take away from this and share with other couples is to make sure you both set time apart to really do this course together. I know people hear it all the time that communication is key, but we forget that some might need more processing before having a conversation, and that’s okay. Thank you so much for the course you have put together for couples, I love that we had time to reflect on scriptures, videos, and that 1 minute of holding hands together while praying, definitely add a special touch. It really felt like we are not just doing it alone but with God in the midst of our relationship. – Bao My experience with the course was great. I enjoyed doing it with my partner and we got to have deep conversations. The course helped guide us to deepen our relationship and reminded us about our love for each other. I would say to other couples to take the time to go through this course. Thank you for creating this course to help couples deepen their relationship together and with God apart of it all. - Johnny

I felt as though the course started a lot of good conversations between the two of us on some topics that may not have come up without it. I think it forced certain things to come up that we may have been avoiding discussing for one reason or another. Most of the things that came up were small, but I think it’s the little things that add up over time that can make relationships work. - Justin We learned something different about how each other thinks or feels in certain situations that maybe we hadn’t had conversations about before. I am blessed to be in a very open and honest relationship, and I am very proud to be taking his last name. I also enjoyed being able to go through the different values that I see in him, and also been given the choice to add additional values that I had not thought about in a long time. We have printed out the rules of conflict and put it on the refrigerator, and I can genuinely promise you that this is something that we will reference anytime there is a disagreement in our marriage. We thank you for the opportunity for us to go deeper into ourselves in our relationship. - Kaitlyn

I would say it’s been an interesting journey, and this course has made me explore areas I haven’t thought too much about. These things actually molded my behavior and how I handle my daily decisions. So, for me, it was a journey of self-exploration apart from getting to know my partner better. This also encouraged open conversations between us, and it made sharing more comfortable which is a good start for our future. It was Past, Present and Future all set into thoughts which was a good review of life for me. - Amelia It was a deep soul-searching experience that made us think and review our lives. It showed us how our culture and differences affected our current selves, and this helped us understand each other better. It was enjoyable to talk about our future plans, family planning and getting to know how she felt and thought was interesting. It gave us time to sit down, think and discuss our future plans. Lately, many things have cropped up this year and our plans haven’t been very smooth. The major setback is her health and with that as a new priority we had many things to re-think. These sessions helped us settle our thoughts and set our minds aligned. - De Ping

This was a fantastic course!!! I never expected to have such vulnerable, fun, and delightful conversations with my partner. Through each step, I grew more excited and admired the person I am about to marry and the team we are starting to form. It also was an excellent exercise to honor the family I come from and the one that I am about to be part of and create with my partner. Thank you for this great resource!! Your kindness and open-heartedness could be felt through the screen. We loved being guided by Rev. Dr. Frank. - Claudia This course was very insightful for me. Some of the topics that are covered were discussed previously months ago. Nevertheless, it’s great to bring them back to the table and open your heart to share it as a couple. It was enjoyable for me to express my love to my girlfriend through some of the answers to the exercises as well as receive it from her. In addition, the Issues and Conflicts exercise was helpful because we obtained better information on the root causes of our discussions and how to be more aware of the resolutions. In general, I would definitely recommend the teachings of Reverend Dr. Frank, Thank you so much! - Roberto

I really enjoyed the preparation, and I can honestly say it brought us closer together. After the second session we had, I felt very good about my decision to be with my fiancé because I could see how similar we are. So many of the questions we answered with a similar view, and we talked about deep things and laughed together. I'm glad we had an opportunity to do the preparation online because my fiancé and I live in two different countries, and this was the only option we had. Thank you for creating it! - Alena  Thank you for creating the online preparation. It helped us to do it even when being apart from each other. I liked the questions that are asked because it requires very well and exact thinking about our imagination of being married to each other. All together I think it helped us to grow closer and be more sure about our decision. - Julian

This pre-marital course has really opened my eyes to a lot of what makes a marriage a good and strong one. Everything from self-improvement to coexisting in a harmonious home. I have also turned to God more because of this course, I can't explain how many times I have felt the holy spirit envelope my body or run through our hands when we would hold hands while praying before every course. I have definitely enjoyed this whole-heartedly and can't say thanks enough for having experienced it, truly it was a God send. I would recommend this to anyone seriously thinking about tying the knot. I would say keep an open mind and be honest all the way through because it will be that much more better at the end. Thank you, Rev. Doctor Frank Nelson. - Xavier The Online Marriage Preparation course provided to us by Rev. Dr. Frank Nelson was so helpful as we are preparing to tie the knot. Even though our relationship is not new, and we have been together a few years, it still helped us open & start conversations we had never opened before. We connected deeper than we have in the past. It was very enjoyable to connect through the important conversations in the course, as we don’t get many date nights due to having children. I highly recommend couples to take the faith based online marriage preparation. We learned how much we loved praying together alone because of this course. We are definitely going to be using this process for important conversations in the future and will be using our prayers and answers as reference guides. My favorite part of the course was opening up to each other while leaving room for our Heavenly Father to be present with us. - Beatrice

I enjoyed this course for several reasons. I am Catholic but it was easily digestible for my fiance who is Christian. The questions in the worksheets asked about core feelings that affect every aspect of our marriage. I feel that our communication has improved after taking this course. We have a better sense of how to deal with big and small issues as they arise in our marriage. It also reinforced the fact that we love each other so much and at the end of the day, that is what this whole wedding is about. The course format was helpful for two individuals with crazy work schedules. It also forced us to carve out time to connect which we sometimes forget about in the hustle and bustle of wedding planning. Your suggestions for making a date night surrounding these conversations not only helped our relationship grow, but also made this something fun. I recommend this course for anyone getting married regardless of if they are Catholic or not. - Aimee I really found this course to be helpful. It not only allowed me to feel closer to God and better with my faith, but it enabled us as a couple about to get married to have conversations that were much needed. It was great to hear about my future partner's goals/life plans and really break down our core values. Everything was easily broken down, and I enjoyed the format of the conversations and the overall course itself. I feel that this will honestly set us up for success as we head towards our big day. I feel like we became closer through this and will be stronger for it as well. As issues arise throughout our marriage, we will be prepared to approach them and power through in a way that's healthy for our relationship. I would tell other couples to take advantage of this course regardless of their faith, as it provided us with a tremendous amount of growth as a couple. - Max

I loved how easy and accessible the course was. I enjoyed going through it at our own pace, which allowed us to pause if there were topics that we needed to spend more time as a couple speaking about. - Marissa The course was great. It was easy online, and we could start and stop at our own pace. This was helpful in deepening our connection and having conversations that are important before our wedding. - Oscar

This course was very informative and helpful. It was extremely convenient for us to be able to do this at our own pace, as we both have hectic weekend schedules. I feel closer to Kristi now after going through this course and discussing the talking points. - Mac

This course allowed us to have conversations I didn’t even realize we needed to have. I work long, late hours so I enjoyed being able to visit the course when we both had time. I feel like we got much more out of it because of the flexible schedule. This course gave us helpful tools to use throughout our marriage. It was time well spent together! - Kristi

My fiancé and I thoroughly enjoyed your online course. Many of the conversations were things that we have touched base on previously, but never took the time to sit down and talk about in their entirety. We opened up a lot of new talking points as well...things like our difficulty with communication, our relationship to faith & re-learning how to handle conflict/resolution, that we will continue to work through and strive for. This, combined with in-person reflection with our officiant, has been my favorite part of the wedding planning journey. It has grounded me in the chaos of trivial planning tasks, which when all is said & done, will not determine the success of our marriage. I feel we've built an incredibly strong base to keep working & growing upon. I recommend this course! - Christina I really enjoyed how in this course we were able to take large "concepts" and apply them to the practicalities of marriage. Things like Children, Money, and doing my part in our home are things we will deal with daily. This course goes beyond just our time we have spent preparing for marriage. The course will provide for us in the many years to come in our marriage. I look forward to reflecting each year on our marriage and using the worksheet and exercise provided by the course. I think perhaps the single most beneficial tool of this course was the framework for resolving issues. I can see us using this very often for any range of issues, large or small. It is almost like having an impartial third party with us at all times to help mediate in the event of conflict and bring us together. Thanks Rev. Dr. Frank - Kevin

This course allowed me and my fiance to have the “hard conversations,” and if it weren’t for this course, I am not sure when we would’ve talked about these very important topics such as: where we will pull our weight, strengths, and weaknesses, how we want to raise our kids, where our in-laws will play a role in our life, employment dreams/goals, etc. I am so grateful for this course; it allowed me to get to know my fiance better and truly appreciate his perspective on these topics. I feel so much closer to him and even more confident about our decision to get married. I would suggest this course to anyone! - Breanna The marriage prep course was great for Bre and I's marriage preparations and marriage growth. The enjoyable and helpful parts centered around having conversations that we may have never thought to have had if we had not done the course. Also, learning things about each other's past, or how we were each raised gives us a deeper understanding and appreciation for each other. To other couples I would say dive in and put your heart into this preparation, it is important and will only make your love for each other, and faith as a couple stronger. - Timothy

Dear Rev. Frank, I really enjoyed the structured conversations in this course. It’s nice to be assured that we’ve talked about a lot of the important things while leading into marriage. It’s a good compilation of conversations I think are needed to have before jumping into a marriage. I think we’re both more prepared for marriage by having formal conversations about a lot of these topics. We’ve obviously chatted about all of them before but it’s also good to take a step back and make sure we’re on the same page. I would definitely encourage a marriage course like this to all of my friends before marriage so they can make sure they have all of these important conversations. - Elsa Dear Rev. Frank, I greatly enjoyed going through the course. It forced Elsa and I to sit down and make sure we understand and learn from each other. We have had many of these conversations in the past and did not learn a lot of knew things about one another, but the way that the conversations were laid out forced us to consider a lot of different questions at the same time rather than addressing them as they appear in life. This was very helpful because we were able to have quality time while also focusing on learning more about one another. I don't think the course has drastically changed me or my relationship with Elsa, but I do think the issues discussion was especially helpful because it will allow us to be able to have a template for these kinds of conversations in the future. I would highly recommend this course to other couples because it forces you to make sure that you have important conversations rather than just get married. This kind of value brings you closer to your partner and better prepares you for life after marriage. - Luke

I liked that we were made to talk in a different way, holding hands made us more in tune and that together we are against problems and we are two in this marriage. We are willing to fight for this relationship and that we will learn little by little what we lack if we are willing to talk. I liked that the course talks about several steps, about how to take the various points of view, and talk about things that we had not thought of. - Jahat I consider that it was very useful in the part in which they challenged us to talk about a specific problem that had not been resolved, since in reality we did have a problem that we had not wanted to discuss because we lacked maturity when talking. But with the support from this course we were able to discuss the idea of adding to our relationship and we did it calmly, in an orderly manner, trying to solve the problem and not make it bigger, which is why I think it was very helpful and helped us grow as a couple and mature in the area of communication. - Alexandra

I enjoyed doing the course, as it allowed Wes and I to have a lot of different conversations over the course of a few weeks. Though we had talked about a lot of the issues before, it was nice to have written out answers that we went through, so that we both felt completely heard on the issues. I also liked the specific questions we answered, as it brought up issues that we had not previously discussed before, even if we had generally talked about the topic before. Overall, I think the course had excellent questions, and I really enjoyed the self-pacing so that we could choose which topics to spend more time on if needed. - Montana I enjoyed these exercises more than I initially imagined I would. It was actually nice to reflect on our relationship and what it means to me as we get closer to the day of the wedding. My favorite sections were the ones we wrote to our parents, as well as each other’s. It gave me insight into what our marriage will be like, as I thought about things in a perspective I hadn’t before. I also loved getting to reminisce on the early days of our relationship and how it led us to this point. It mentally prepped me for the wedding day. I am and probably will still be nervous, but getting to do it with you will ease my mind when it comes time. Finally, I thought the course’s questions about household responsibilities and finances brought up some excellent points. We have discussed some things about money/work/chores/etc. before, but never with as much purpose and detail as this. I feel truly more prepared to get married and to be the husband you deserve after finishing this course. - Wes

We enjoyed every moment of it! My overall experience with this course was wonderful and very fun to work with. I enjoyed the different conversation activities, especially the conversations we had to complete together. This course was extremely helpful to me as well as my fiancé. It really made us think and talk about things and issues we barely discuss as often as we should. This course also convicted me with my overall relationship with God and how I should give him more time personally as well with my fiancé. I would recommend this course to any Christian couple who are both God fearing and truly committed to putting God first and keeping God first in their future marriages! Thank you, Rev, for your brilliant service!! God Bless you!  - Shannon and Hauilah

Dear Rev. Frank, my experience with the Catholic Online Marriage Preparation course was great. This online platform was so convenient and helpful for us in the months leading up to our wedding. Over the last year, we have undergone couples counseling in preparation for our wedding. We felt this course reiterated some of those very important topics every couple should discuss and helped strengthen that foundation we had already received from therapy. I truly enjoyed the format of the class and how each of the conversations was so engaging and eye-opening. My favorite section was “Doing our Part,” as it helped really better understand our daily routine and how we can better help each other in this marriage. I would definitely recommend this course to friends and family looking for an interactive, easy to follow lesson plan. - Jeanette Something that I enjoyed about this experience most was sitting down with my partner and discussing important topics that need to be talked about within our marriage. The most helpful for me were the guided exercises. This has helped me feel more prepared for marriage by taking our first steps into having deep conversations with my partner. I would say that this course is something that will definitely help one’s marriage become stronger. This course was also convenient for us since we both ran on different schedules, but the course made it easy for us to complete within a reasonable time. I would continue recommending it to family and friends for ease and accessibility. - Robert

I believe that this this course is very in-depth and opens up lines of communication that couples, even in ones that have been long term, have not sat down and opened up to discuss. It’s important that values and goals are aligned when “feelings” of contentment arise. These will keep the relationship connected while feelings can be fickle. I enjoyed spending this time together in the course, but also makes me feel happy and solidified that we actually have had these discussions without being prompted. I’m glad there is a course so easily available online to meet the needs of our modern world and am very appreciative! Thank you! - Melinda I am writing to express my heartfelt gratitude for the exceptional pre-marriage class and your dedication, knowledge, and passion for this subject truly made the experience both enlightening and enjoyable. The insights we gained during the pre-marriage class have been invaluable and have undoubtedly strengthened the foundation of our relationship. Your expertise and ability to guide us through various aspects of marriage preparation, communication, conflict resolution, and financial management were enlightening and have equipped us with essential tools for building a successful and fulfilling married life. Your approach to teaching was exceptional, as you created an open and warm environment where we felt comfortable discussing our thoughts and concerns openly. Your ability to foster open communication among the participants was truly commendable, and it allowed us to learn not only from you but from each other's experiences as well. We are particularly grateful for the practical exercises and real-life examples you shared during the class. They helped us gain a deeper understanding of the challenges and joys that married life can bring, and they will undoubtedly serve as a solid framework for us as we embark on this journey together. Throughout the course, your dedication and genuine concern for our well-being were evident. Your willingness to address our questions and provide personalized advice showed us that you truly care about the success of each couple you teach. As my partner and I move forward towards our wedding day and beyond, we will carry the lessons we learned from your pre-marriage class in our hearts. We are confident that the knowledge and skills we acquired will be instrumental in maintaining a loving, respectful, and fulfilling relationship for many years to come. Once again, thank you for making the pre-marriage class such a positive and transformative experience. We will always remember your guidance and wisdom as we build our future together. We wish you continued success in your mission to help couples prepare for a lifelong journey of love and companionship. -  John

I enjoyed this course as I was able to sit down with Anna with both of our undivided attention, and discuss important topics about our current relationship, and what we both hope to continue in our future marriage. I think this course was extremely helpful in that it had us talk on a deeper level with critical thinking about topics we have already discussed in the past, or new ones that were beneficial. We both were able to learn a few new things about each other which I thought was cool since we’ve been dating for 6 years, and thought we knew everything there was to know about each other. I would highly recommend this course to other couples as it helps plan and give guidance in what each person wants to see/create in their new marriage. - Tanner This course was mostly enjoyable, sometimes hard. It brought up some great conversations, things we have touched on before but hadn’t completely dived into, and things we hadn't thought to talk about. It also brought up some negative conversations and things that were hard for me to speak about, mostly surrounding my family. I learned new things about you, and I felt this brought us closer together. - Anna

Overall, this course was great. It was super simple and user friendly. The instructions were clear and precise, making it easy to complete in a timely manner. It provided you with plenty of talking points and gets conversations with your partner really flowing. It opens up branches of topics you'd never think of on your own. - Casey  The marriage preparation course has provided us with a lot of information and conversations that will help us succeed in marriage. Not only did it give us topics to discuss now, but it also provided us with tools to use throughout our relationship, like the "conversation dates", anniversary check in, and conflict resolver. - Alex

Dear, Rev. Frank, we really enjoyed your class. We grew closer as we were forced to spend time discussing our relationship with each other. The questions you brought forward sparked meaningful conversations. We liked having time each week to spend on our own, talking with each other. - Mark I thoroughly enjoyed this class. It allowed Mark and I time each week dedicated to sit down and reflect on life. Although we had already discussed many of these topics on our own time; we found it helpful to talk it over in a more organized fashion. We enjoyed how we could treat them as a date and believe that it has helped us prepare for marriage. - Autumn

My experience [with Onlinemarriagepreparation.com] was enjoyable. This course brought up crucial conversations and topics that may have otherwise been unaddressed going into our wedding. I especially enjoyed the “Resolving Issues” template and discussions as this will be a way to resolve issues or make important decisions down the road. My advice to other couples is to take time, undistracted, and truly connect with your partner. They’re what matters most! - Zachary I have already recommended this course to multiple friends who are getting married. It gave us talking points to conversations we knew we wanted to have but didn't know how to start them. It made us talk about our faith and other issues that have been important to us. Doing it online was also convenient for time management during our busy schedules. - Kennedy

I really looked forward to every one of these conversations.  It made me reflect on the reason for the entire process of our wedding.  It brought us closer, and I especially loved the conversation about our expectations for our wedding day.  I recommend this course to people who have complicated faith lives and still want to experience the process of devoting time to understanding each other in anticipation of the wedding day. - Ellie I thought the course was beneficial for us to make sure we talked about important topics prior to the wedding.  I was happy when we went through it, to find that we had previously discussed many of them but there were some that we hadn’t.  This is a good course to do if you just want to spend the time between you and your partner, instead of a large retreat. It makes the conversations more personal and made discussing things openly and honestly, easier. - Zach

I really enjoyed the talking points. I loved that I could look upon these and realize we have already shared most of these conversations before, but some of the answers have changed and others remain consistent. I did cry a lot, especially when talking about my background, but I think they were healing tears. Of course, Matty was right here with me and like he always does - he hugs me and gives me his supportive smile and touch. To other couples, start asking these questions early. I am thankful that Matthew liked to play the question games, particularly with deeper conversations, at the beginning of our dating. We wanted to know these things about each other, and I think it really helped solidify our friendship and our relationship. We already knew our values. I did, of course, learn a few new things about him during this course and I also enjoyed hearing old sentiments that he expressed to me again. I appreciate that this course was available. - Jacqueline The talking points provided a valuable framework that allowed us to reflect on our relationship in a profound way. It was truly eye-opening to revisit these conversations and realize that we had already engaged in many of them before, but with new insights and evolved perspectives, some of our answers had changed while others remained consistent like Jacqueline said. We are immensely thankful for the availability of this course, as it has played a significant role in our ongoing journey of growth and connection. Thank you again for this opportunity. - Matthew

Though we have been friends for over 50 years and are now 70, your course did provide some excellent conversational starting points to enhance our already wonderful relationship.  Certainly “issues” and “rules for resolving conflict” are applicable for any close relationship. Obviously some segments were more applicable than others. Best Regards  - Rick Entering into any second marriage probably calls for a bit of caution. The step-by-step approach included in this marriage preparation material guided this couple of 70-year-olds into helpful conversations on a wide range of relationship topics. We enjoyed hearing each other’s thoughts—and hopefully learned from those exercises. Thank you, Reverend Frank!  - Martha

It was nice to be motivated to talk about things that might be difficult or maybe even uncomfortable to talk about. And it was very helpful to have a list of topics of conversation that we might not have thought of. I think it helped to give our marriage a strong start by addressing all of these topics in guided conversations. - Carlos The online marriage preparation course was actually pretty cool because it had some topics that I hadn’t thought of discussing with my partner. It also outlined some conversations that we could’ve had but maybe not as successfully on our own.  - Gabriela

I really enjoyed the Pre Cana course. We have been doing couples counseling in preparation for the wedding and a lot of the topics were similar. It allowed us to revisit some important topics and have those sometimes difficult but necessary discussions with each other prior to our wedding day. I really enjoyed the section “Our Wedding Day” because it made me think of what I want to focus on not only the wedding day but also after the wedding day. These discussions on all the topics were great and makes me feel even more comfortable going into the wedding day. - Sam This Pre Cana course was fantastic and very helpful. I am a lifelong Catholic and despite Sam not being baptized/any religious affiliation, it felt very comfortable to do between us. It allowed us to talk about many different topics and the questions were very thought provoking. I really enjoyed the section on Parents because it made me reflect on everything my parents have done for me and reminded me to show appreciation to them during the wedding planning and on the day for raising me to become who I am that led me to Sam and our future. - Kevin

I enjoyed how this course was broken up into different sections, each focusing on a different aspect of marriage. We discussed communication, expectations and roles, finances, problem solving, parenting, and relationships with family and friends. All of these topics were discussed in an open and honest way. The course had assignments that helped us learn more about each other and how to work through our differences. It was incredibly fun reminiscing back 10 years to when we first met. At the end of the course, I felt much more prepared for this next step in our relationship. We had a better understanding of what to expect and how to handle marriage challenges. We also felt more connected to each other and had a clearer understanding of how to make our marriage a success. Overall, the pre-marital course was an invaluable experience. It helped me to gain a better understanding of myself and my partner and gave me the tools to navigate any issues that may arise in the future. I am grateful for the knowledge and experience I have gained, and I recommend the course to any couple who is preparing to get married. - Silvana I was interested to see what I could learn from the course and how it would help me. Being together for a little over a decade, I thought we had everything down. Nothing new to learn. Ultimately, I was pleasantly surprised by the amount of knowledge and insight the course had to offer. We discussed topics like communication, compromise, finances, family dynamics, and roles and expectations within the marriage. We learned the importance of trust, honesty, and respect, and how these values can help to build a strong and lasting marriage. The course also gave us practical tips and advice on topics such as budgeting, parenting, and handling disagreements. We were encouraged to have an open dialogue with each other and to practice active listening. The assignments were a great help. Overall, the pre-marital course was an insightful and invaluable experience. It gave me greater insight into the dynamics of marriage and helped me gain a better understanding of how to make it successful. It also gave me the chance to consider my own expectations and those of my partner, and to think about how we could work together to make our marriage a successful one. - Kenneth

I really enjoyed completing this course with Justin. It was helpful to talk through everything. We have great communication as it stands but it was enlightening to find a couple of areas we can improve on (finances and chores). I would absolutely recommend this course to other couples, no matter where they are in their relationship journey! – Caroline I found this course to be very helpful. My fiancé and I have always had a very open and honest dialogue in our relationship, but this course allowed us to shed light on new ways to communicate even more effectively. The portion discussing chores was surprisingly helpful for us. When we first discussed that part of the course, we ran into some issues. We decided to use those issues around chores as our “issue” to focus on during the next part of the course. The issues process was very helpful, and we both finished the exercise feeling better and willing to compromise. I would suggest this course to any other couple entering marriage. – Justin

My fiancé and I recently journeyed through and completed Rev. Dr. Frank Nelson’s Online Marriage Preparation course, and it was brilliant! The thoughts and conversations that were ignited led to significant growth in our relationship. We faced honesty, reality and spirituality square in the face, and have emerged stronger and closer than ever. There were emotional conversations, when we recapped the initial reasons we were attracted to each other, and revisited the moments we progressively fell head over heels in love with each other. There were hard conversations about things we don’t typically break down into steps or questions with specific answers. I love the concept of these conversations that target each area of importance in order to have a successful marriage. After completing this course, we are truly more grateful for each other and for the relationship with which we have been blessed. – Melissa and Brad

I really enjoyed this course! I think the prompts were thought-provoking without being repetitive. I think they were perfect prompts to make myself reflect on thoughts from many different perspectives. I liked how there was a fair amount of individual work to be done in order to be introspective, but then there was a guided space to share all of our thoughts. I found the course very helpful in terms of highlighting the most important responsibilities of married life. I would tell other couples that Pre-Cana is essential in marriage preparation in order to put intentional time aside to discuss all the nuances of marriage! - Kathy

We found the course to be incredibly helpful in preparing us for our upcoming marriage. One aspect that we particularly enjoyed was the opportunity to discuss important topics such as communication, conflict resolution, and shared values with our fellow engaged couples. We also appreciated the insights shared by the experienced married couple who spoke during the course. Overall, we feel that the course helped us to build a stronger foundation for our relationship and provided us with valuable tools for navigating the ups and downs of married life. We highly recommend others to consider taking a Pre-Cana course as well. - Ethan

This course was very informative and I learned a lot more about my fiance as well as how to resolve conflict in a healthier way. I enjoyed the new conversations we were able to have. For new couples I’d suggest that you make a date night out of all the courses because some can become stressful and if you are more relaxed it will make it more enjoyable for y’all. - Jesus I loved this course a lot! It asked questions that we had not discussed and I found them very helpful and interesting and they helped me and my fiance be more on the same page. For other couples I’d say make sure that y’all are both taking this seriously because it honestly helps bring you and your loved one closer together.- Markisha

I just wanted to say thank you so much for a wonderful experience for my fiancé Jeff and me. We enjoyed doing the discussions together and talking through our feelings. It was a great bonding experience and I feel we have grown closer to each other because of this. I would definitely recommend this course to any newly engaged couple.  - Leah Thank you for the great course. I feel it helped me open up with my communication a lot. I also learned a few things I didn’t know about Leah. The course also gave us new ideas for our life together. I think the course was worth the time it took to complete. I will recommend it to any one I know who plans on getting married. - Jeff