Marriage

Information and resources for the holy sacrament of marriage and marriage preparation in the Archdiocese of Seattle.

For those who are discerning or preparing for the sacrament of marriage.

Learn about natural family planning, or find a local certified practitioner/instructor.

Resources and programs on parenting and family life, for parents and parishes.

Resources for coping with conflict, infertility, pregnancy loss, divorce, or loss of a spouse.

Frequently asked questions

Whether you are Catholic or not, or if you’ve been away from the Church for a while, learn more about the faith and get answers to common questions.

Resources for strengthening your marriage

For Your Marriage helps couples at all stages of life to understand and live God’s plan for happy, holy marriages by providing educational and spiritual resources. The website was launched in 2007 as part of the USCCB National Pastoral Initiative for Marriage. Visit their Marriage Enrichment page to view their wonderful collection of articles and other materials. 

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National Marriage Week USA seeks to mobilize individuals, organizations, and businesses in common purpose to strengthen marriage in communities and convey what the social science clearly tells us: marriage leads to greater wealth, health, longevity and happiness.

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Marriage Encounter is a weekend for married Christian couples who value their relationship and desire a richer, fuller life together. Online retreats are available!

Worldwide Marriage Encounter

Seattle Worldwide Marriage Encounter

  • Locations and dates:
    • October 3-5, 2025 - Spokane, WA
    • October 10-12, 2025 - Tacoma, WA
    • October 24-26, 2025 - Beaverton, WA
    • November 14-16, 2025 - Everett, WA

Pare información acerca del “Encuentro Matrimonial” en la arquidiócesis de Seattle en español, favor de comunicarse con: Adan y Aracely Buenrostro a: adan.aracely.buenrostro@wwme.org

Movimiento Familiar Cristiano (MFCC) es un movimiento nacional de pequeños grupos parroquiales de católicos y sus familias que se reúnen en las casas de los demás o en los centros parroquiales para reforzar los valores cristianos y animar a otros padres cristianos a través de la participación activa con los demás. Su misión es "promover el matrimonio y la vida familiar centrados en Cristo; ayudar a las personas y a sus familias a vivir la fe cristiana en la vida cotidiana; y mejorar la sociedad a través de acciones de amor, servicio, educación y ejemplo". Los grupos acción del MFCC contienen de cinco a siete familias y los adultos se reúnen una o dos noches al mes en las casas de los demás.

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Click here for matrimony policies in the Archdiocese of Seattle.