Pre-Cana

Pre-Cana is a day-long marriage preparation program emphasizing topics important to a healthy marriage as witnessed to from the experiences of married couples and a team priest. Topics covered include Marriage as a Sacrament, Communication, Finances, Conflict Resolution, Sexuality and Natural Family Planning, and Marriage Spirituality and Prayer. There are currently seven Pre-Cana locations throughout the Archdiocese of Dubuque: Ames, Cedar Falls, Cedar Rapids, Dubuque, Dyersville, Mason City, and New Hampton.

Due to COVID-19, Pre-Canas scheduled for the remainder of 2020 will take place virtually with a modified schedule of 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM and a reduced price of $25. For now, Pre-Canas scheduled in 2021 are planned to take place in-person at the standard price of $50. All current CDC guidelines will be followed for any in-person Pre-Canas. Detailed information will be communicated via email to registered participants prior to the program. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Matt Selby, Director of Marriage and Family Life, at (563) 556-2580, ext. 233, or m.selby@dbqarch.org.

Please click on the city names below to view more information about each weekend and to register online. Click here to access the Pre-Cana flyer for 2020-2021.