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Strengthening Marriages Through Faith & Commitment

Witness to Love provides a transformative journey for couples, guiding them through faith-based marriage preparation and ongoing support.

Couples

Through comprehensive resources and ongoing support, Witness to Love equips couples with the tools to navigate challenges and strengthen their bond for a lifetime of love in Christ.

Church Leaders

Witness to Love provides church leaders with comprehensive training and resources to cultivate thriving marriages within their communities, fostering a culture of love, faith, and commitment.

What is Witness to Love?

Witness to Love is a virtues-based, catechumenate model of marriage renewal and preparation that integrates modern principles of psychology and the virtues to help couples facilitate an authentic dialogue about their relationship.

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What We Offer

See how Witness to Love is responding to the different needs of couples through our other initiatives and offerings!

Media Center

The Witness to Love Media Center features a diverse range of resources including articles, blogs, podcasts, and videos.

Events

WTL hosts a variety of events ranging from certification trainings for marriage formation leaders to Date Nights for couples!

Getting Married

Catholic Marriage Preparation

As a virtues-based Marriage Catechumenate, Witness to Love embraces the timeless wisdom of virtues while integrating modern principles of psychology, offering engaged and civilly married couples a transformative journey of self-discovery and relational growth. Through authentic dialogue and guided reflection, couples are invited to explore the depths of their relationship, nurturing qualities that form the foundation of enduring love and commitment.
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Engaged Couples

With our virtues-based Marriage Catechumenate, delve into the depths of your relationship, nurturing qualities such as patience, kindness, and selflessness, which form the bedrock of enduring partnerships.

I'm Engaged
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Civilly Married Couples

 Renew your commitment, fostering a deeper connection and a renewed sense of purpose in your shared life. Witness to Love is here to guide you on a transformative path towards a marriage grounded in love, virtue, and unwavering devotion.

I'm Married

Where the essence of marriage is beautifully intertwined with the virtues that enrich our lives.

 

The Couple's Roadmap illustrates the typical Witness to Love marriage preparation process. Parishes and dioceses are encouraged to customize these steps based on individual needs.
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Phase I

Initial Preparation

📍  Meet with parish priest or deacon

📍  Choose a mentor couple

📍  Complete the premarital inventory

📍  Attend coaching session with parish marriage coordinator

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Phase II

Marriage Formation

📍  Register for a natural Family Planning course

📍  Monthly meetings with mentor couple

📍  Complete parish Scavenger Hunt activities

📍  Attend parish, diocesan or Witness to Love Be More Retreat

📍  Theology Discussion Night with mentors and clergy

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Phase III

Nuptial Mass Planning

⛪  Wedding Liturgy Planning with your priest or deacon

💍  Wedding Day

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Phase IV

Post-Wedding Day

📍  Join parish Be Light small group marriage communities

📍  Continued accompaniment from mentors

📍  Thriving generations of marriages and families

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Phase V

Civilization of Love

👩‍❤️‍👨  Mentor younger couples

🎁 Find other ways to use your gifts to serve your community

💻 Get ongoing support from Witness to Love through our online resources

Become a Donor

With your donation, you're not just contributing to a program; you're investing in the flourishing of relationships and the renewal of love within our communities. Every contribution, no matter the size, has the power to make a difference and pave the way for countless couples to experience the transformative journey of Witness to Love.

There are 3 ways to donate:

  • one time
  • monthly
  • in-memoriam
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Whether you're poised at the threshold of marriage or have already embarked on the sacred journey, we extend a heartfelt welcome to you.

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