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, some Pre-Canas will take place virtually with a modified schedule of 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM and a reduced price of $25. Pre-Canas scheduled to take place in-person will cost the standard price of $50 (which includes food). All current CDC guidelines will be followed for any in-person Pre-Canas to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Detailed information, including the Zoom link for the virtual format, will be communicated via email to registered participants prior to the program. Any changes, if necessary, will also be communicated via email. See below for the listing of the format for each scheduled Pre-Cana. 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.