Congratulations on your engagement! Now that you've contacted your parish to begin the official marriage prep process, you are ready to register for a Pre-Cana class.
The events listed on this page are open to all engaged couples marrying in the Catholic Church or and are available on a first come - first served basis. For couples in which both parties are marrying for the first time (no prior marriages), we offer parish Pre-Cana conferences or diocesan Pre-Cana conferences; while some conferences are completed in one day, others are offered in sessions over the course of a few days. Participation in any of the Pre-Cana events listed on this page will fulfill the instructional session requirement for marriage preparation in the Diocese of Trenton.
Please Note: For couples in which one or both parties had a prior marriage, or couples married civilly two years or more who wish to bring their marriage into the Church, the Better Together Remarriage Retreat (offered twice a year in the Spring and Fall), is the required marriage preparation option.
2023 Events
January
January 27 & 28, 2023 Parish Pre-Cana, St. Barnabas, Bayville (Virtual, Online Pre-Cana) - CLOSED
Time: Friday, 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm; Saturday, 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm Cost: $170 per couple
February
February 10, 11, 2023 Parish Pre-Cana, Co-Cathedral of St. Robert Bellarmine, Freehold - CLOSED
Time: Friday, 7:00 pm - 10.00 pm; Saturday noon – 5:30 pm Cost: $170 per couple
February 26, March 3 & 5, 2023 Parish Pre-Cana, St. Joan of Arc, Marlton
Time: Sunday, 7:30 pm - 9.00 pm; Saturday, 6:45 pm - 10:00 pm; Sunday, 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm Cost: $170 per couple
March
March 4, 2023
Parish Pre-Cana, St. Clement, Matawan - CLOSED
Time: Saturday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Cost: $170 per couple
March 4, 2023
Parish Pre-Cana, St. Joseph, Toms River
Time: Saturday 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Cost: $170 per couple
March 4, 2023
Parish Pre-Cana, St. Paul, Princeton
Time: Saturday 10:00 am – 6:30 pm (Mass included)
Cost: $170 per couple
March 18, 2023 Diocesan Pre-Cana, St. Gregory the Great Parish, Hamilton Square
Time: Saturday 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Cost: $170 per couple
March 18, 2023
Parish Pre-Cana, St. Mary, Barnegat
Time: Saturday 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Cost: $170 per couple
March 25, 2023
Parish Pre-Cana, St. Benedict, Holmdel - CLOSED
Time: Saturday 8:00 am – 3:00 pm Cost: $170 per couple
March 25, 2023
Parish Pre-Cana, Nativity, Fair Haven - CLOSED
Time: Saturday 9:00 am - 5:30 pm Cost: $170 per couple
April
April 1, 2023
Parish Pre-Cana, Sacred Heart, Riverton
Time: Saturday 8:00 am - 5:30 pm Cost: $170 per couple
April 1, 2023
Better Together Remarriage Retreat (for couples remarrying in the Church or civilly married couples seeking valid Catholic marriage)
Time: Saturday 9:00 am - 3:30 pm Cost: $140 per couple
April 28 & 29, 2023 Parish Pre-Cana, St. Barnabas, Bayville (Virtual, Online Pre-Cana)
Time: Friday, 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm; Saturday, 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm Cost: $170 per couple
April 29, 2023
Parish Pre-Cana, St. Mary of the Lakes, Medford
Time: Saturday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Cost: $170 per couple
June
June 10, 2023
Diocesan Pre-Cana, St. Gregory the Great Parish, Hamilton Square
Time: Saturday 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Cost: $170 per couple
July
July 8, 2023
Parish Pre-Cana, St. Theresa, Little Egg Harbor
Time: Saturday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Cost: $170 per couple
June 10, 2023
Diocesan Pre-Cana, St. Gregory the Great Parish, Hamilton Square
Time: Saturday 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Cost: $170 per couple
September
September 16, 2023
Diocesan Pre-Cana, St. Gregory the Great Parish, Hamilton Square
Time: Saturday 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Cost: $170 per couple
October
October 14, 2023
Parish Pre-Cana, Sacred Heart, Riverton
Time: Saturday 8:00 am - 5:30 pm Cost: $170 per couple
October 21, 2023
Parish Pre-Cana, Nativity, Fair Haven
Time: Saturday 9:00 am - 5:30 pm Cost: $170 per couple
November
November 18, 2023
Diocesan Pre-Cana, St. Gregory the Great Parish, Hamilton Square
Time: Saturday 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Cost: $170 per couple
CLICK HERE for instructions on how to cancel your event and get your refund. CLICK HERE for instructions on how to transfer to a different Pre-Cana event or contact Jossie Ramos, jramos@dioceseoftrenton.org.
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