To prepare for your Catholic marriage, whether the wedding will occur at the Oratory or elsewhere,ministers will guide you through the necessary logistics, offer resources and assistance in planning the ceremony, and will conduct pre-Cana retreats on-site to provide formation for the Sacrament.
Marriage involves a lifelong commitment in which couples give themselves to each other freely and without reservation. To help you make and receive this gift, the Archdiocese of Baltimore has a several-step process, including participation in a marriage preparation program. Whether your wedding is taking place at Corpus Christi or elsewhere, we welcome you to prepare for marriage here at Corpus Christi.
Marriage Preparation at Corpus Christi Oratory includes presentations on various aspects of marriage, small group discussions, and time to reflect together as a couple and as individuals. The program occurs on a Friday evening, and most of the day on Saturday and Sunday, with Sunday being a day of retreat focused on spiritually preparing for the sacrament of marriage, concluding with Mass together at 5:30pm. The next Marriage Preparation Program is April 25-27, 2025.