Couple intending to receive the Sacrament of Marriage in the Catholic Church are required to complete
formal Marriage Preparation - either in the form of classes, a sponsored retreat weekend, individual instruction,
or a combination of these. Couples are usually mentored by mature Catholic couples as well. 

If you are civilly married but not "married in the church," you may go through a process

to have your marriage convalidated and to receive the Sacrament of Marriage. 

Please contact Rebecca Braun for more information about this process.

Archdiocese of Seattle resources and planning guide HERE.

At Holy Disciples, we encourage couples to attend an in-person Betrothed weekend retreat sponsored
by the Archdiocese of Seattle or participate in the online Joy-Filled Marriage program.
For more information, contact Rebecca Braun.

PREFERRED MARRIAGE PREPARATION PROGRAMS - Two Options

Betrothed: Marriage Preparation Weekend Retreat (in person)

February 27-March 1, 2026 in Federal Way

Joy-Filled Marriage: Self-Paced Online Course with Live Guided Discussion (remote)

Contact Rebecca for more information and to receive the link.

REQUIRED FOR ALL MARRIAGES

Pierce County Marriage Licensing Office

Website explaining how to get a marriage license

(required for a Catholic marriage, too)