The important thing for engaged couples to keep in mind as they check numerous items off their pre-wedding "to-do" list is the well-known adage, "Your wedding lasts a day, but your marriage lasts a lifetime." The Church encourages couples to invest time and energy into the all-important work of preparing for their married life together.

Because Christian marriage is a sacrament, the Catholic Church wants couples to be well-prepared. Incarnation offers a marriage preparation program that can help couples develop a better understanding of the sacrament; to evaluate and deepen their readiness to live married life; and to gain insights into themselves as individuals and as a couple.

The program can take up to 6 months or longer, so interested couples should contact the parish at least 6 months in advancce.