Where can I find Marriage Prep information?

The Pre-Marriage Course is a 5-week video series to help couples build strong foundations for their future together. It is designed to help engaged couples and those exploring the possibility of marriage. To preview Episode 1, please click here.

Each course is unique, but a typical in-person session includes food, a practical talk, and a time for private discussion between couples (about 2 hours total). Guest Couples will be matched up with a Support Couple who will discuss the results of their Couple Survey (not a compatibility test).

The videos include 4-5 discussion breaks throughout each episode for couples to have private conversations. The detailed questions are in the Guest Study Journal.

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If you are hosting the course, please register it on the Marriage Course Builder website (not Alpha). Then click on each of the 5 tabs at the top to access the following resources:

1. Session Materials: 5 videos, free, downloadable

2. Schedule: Adjust the dates of each session to stay organized

3. Couple Survey: Invite guest couples (add names & emails)

4. Promote: Print & digital resources (videos, social media images etc)

5. Supporting Tools: Leaders Guide, Guest Study Journal, and more!

1 - Watch the 4-minute intro video to learn how to register your course and/or download the User Guide.

2 - Log in to watch the Learning Module, How to Run the Pre-Marriage Course in the Learning Centre (6 short video clips for top tips).

3 - Click on the Learning Module, Support Couple Training, to watch the 5 short video clips.

The times below include the video and the discussion time.

Click on the calendar icon to choose specific dates that correspond to your Pre-Marriage Course sessions. Note special holidays, vacation periods, or spring breaks.

Click on the "Promote" tab to see print and digital assets. Use the templates to share digitally or to print (in house, online, or at a local print shop). Alpha Canada does not print, sell, or ship promotional resources. We're here to help if you have any questions.
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The Leader's Guide for course hosts is available as a PDF to download for free after you register a course (under the "Supporting Tools" tab). Or you can purchase a hardcopy book through Ekkuip Canada, Amazon.ca, Chapters Indigo, or your local bookstore.
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The Study Journal for each participant is available as a PDF to download with fillable blanks. If you prefer a hardcopy keepsake book for couples, they are available for purchase through Ekkuip Canada, Amazon.ca, Indigo.ca or check with your local bookstore. To ensure you order the most updated products, please use the ISBNs below.

Prior to the start of the course or during the first few sessions, guests may be asked to take the online Couples Survey. This is a questionnaire and not a test of compatibility! It is designed to help couples highlight issues that are important to discuss before getting married. It also affirms areas of strength in their relationship.

If you're a Course Leader, please see Couples Survey info here and after you log in, see the Couple Survey Training Notes in the "Supporting Tools" section.