Upcoming Conferences:
The Diocese of Arlington is offering full day, in-person conferences on the following dates:
August 22, 2026 at St. Thomas á Becket, Reston – Registration full
September 12, 2026 at the Cathedral of St. Thomas More, Arlington – Registration Open
October 24, 2026 at St. Ambrose Catholic Church, Annandale – Coming Soon
November 7, 2026 at the Cathedral of St. Thomas More, Arlington – Coming Soon
The Conference for the Engaged program is designed to stimulate reflection and discussion on key aspects of marriage, and family life. The conference is held from 8:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (registration and breakfast opens at 8:15 am).
The cost for couples living within the Diocese of Arlington is $150.00.
The cost of couples living outside the boundaries of the Diocese of Arlington is $175.00.
Testimonials:
“I can’t imagine couples not attending a conference like this.”
“Conference topics were well chosen and relevant.”
“Highly recommend. The timing and content helped refocus my perspective as our wedding approaches.”
“I really appreciated each speaker and the time to go over discussion questions with my fiancé.”
“It was an amazing experience that taught me more than I expected.”
“I will remember this conference for the rest of my life.”
Topics Covered during the Conference:
- God’s Plan for Marriage
- The Goodness of Marriage
- Compatibility and Love
- Praying as Husband and Wife
- Communication
- Family of Origin
- Finding Our Financial Future
- Introduction to NFP
Presentations are offered by married couples, priests/deacons, financial professionals and licensed counselors.
A certificate of completion is given to the couple at the end of each conference.
Registrations can be transferred to another conference if you are not able to attend the conference you initially chose. There are no refunds except in the case of extenuating circumstances which require approval from our Executive Director.
To register online, CLICK HERE!
Click here to download the brochure and mail-in registration!
If you cannot make any of the above listed dates, more will be posted soon, however there may be some online options that can work for you. Please contact the Office of Marriage, Family and Respect Life at 703-841-2550 for the possibility of an online conference or to be put on a waitlist.
*If you and/or your suppose are entering marriage for the second time (divorced and annulled/widowed), the conference that offers the second union breakout session is more meaningful for you.*
Retiro Prematrimonial
por la Oficina del Apostolado Hispano
Para información sobre la preparación matrimonial en español, por favor haga clic aquí.
Todas los retiros serán en 80 N. Glebe, Arlington, VA 22203 (en frente de la Catedral de S. Tomas Moro)
11 de julio
17 de octubre
Si tienes preguntas en español sobre la preparación pre-matrimonial, por favor llame al Apostolado Hispano al 703.841.3891
Pre-Cana Conferences and Retreats
Select one of the conferences below to register online:
