Congratulations! The Church joyfully anticipates the opportunity to celebrate with you this life-changing Sacrament that, as St. Paul tells us, is the image of Christ's love for His Church!
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The Archdiocese of New Orleans recognizes the vital role the parish community plays in the life of each couple both before and after their wedding.  It is God who joins man and woman in marriage and sustains them in love and it is in the the parish community that we encounter Him most fully.

Getting Started

Your first step is to contact us at least 6 to 8 months before the wedding to work out a plan to prepare for your marriage in the Church. We have resources available to you and will recommend the best possible marriage preparation given your particular circumstances. If you are working with a priest or deacon from outside the Archdiocese, he can  email or call the Family Life Apostolate at 504-861-6243 for information and guidance. 

Programs for Marriage Preparation

Parish Based Mentor Couple Programs - Contact us for more information
Engaged Encounter  -  NOCEE.org
Archdiocesan Days for the Engaged -  Registration Form
Online Preparation:  catholicmarriageprep.com

Natural Family Planning

The Family Life Apostolate is pleased to provide fantastic resources for a number of methods of Natural Family Planning:  Northwest,  Creighton and  Couple to Couple League. If you would like to learn one of these methods or have any questions regarding Natural Family Planning (NFP) please call the Family Life Apostolate at 504-861-6243.