What is Alpha Marriage Course?

The Alpha Marriage Course with Seton Parish is a seven week course designed for married couples of all ages to help build, strengthen, and continue to grow your relationship with each other.

The course aims to equip you with tools to build a healthy marriage and to strengthen the connection between you as a couple – or to restore that connection if you feel you’ve lost it.

Through a weekly video and private journal you will be able to reflect, talk, and dream together about your future, not only on the course but afterwards. There are no right or wrong answers and no one else will see your journals. You won’t be asked to discuss anything about your relationship with anybody else. Instead we’ll be pausing at various points to allow you as a couple to discuss issues that we’ve raised.

We want to encourage you, whether you’ve been together for a short or a long time; whether you’re in a good place as a couple or you’re struggling – whatever your situation – you’ve come to the right place. We’re confident that, as you engage with the material on The Marriage Course, you’ll find out more about what your partner thinks and feels. However long you’ve been together, there’s always going to be more to discover. It’s only as we continue on this journey of discovery about each other that we stay connected.

What can I expect?

Engaging Video & Private Discussion

The Alpha Marriage Course is a video based program with built in time during the video for couple discussion. Check out this video trailer for the program.

The Guest Journal

There is a guest journal that accompanies the video and provides material for your private discussions. At no point will you be asked to share anything with a group. All discussions are only between couples. The book is available as both a free digital book or a hard copy that you can order. It is recommended that each participant have their own copy of the book or a notebook to write in separately if using the digital copy.

Registration

We are currently providing the videos for the course as a self-study.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who should attend?

Any couple. The Alpha Marriage Course will equip you with tools to build a healthy marriage and to strengthen the connection between you as a couple – or to restore that connection if you feel you’ve lost it.

How is privacy maintained?

Your discussions are private and will always remain between yourselves. At no point will you be asked to share anything with a group. If you choose the Zoom option, you will be muted and your camera turned off during each session.

Do I need to be Catholic to attend?

No. The Alpha Marriage Course is open to anyone regardless of religious affiliation.

Do I need to be a member of Seton to attend?

No, it is open to anyone.

Is there a cost to the program?

No. However, you will both need a copy of the guest journal. You can choose to purchase a physical copy or download a free digital version.

What if I go for a week or two, and don’t want to continue?

If you do not want to continue after a week or two, we will not call or bother you if choose not to come back.

How long does each session last?

Each session is approximately two hours. This will be about the same regardless if you attend via Zoom or do self-study.

How long is the program series?

It runs once a week for seven weeks.

 

Have Questions?

Interested in learning more or wanting to help?  Please contact Liz Christy, our Director of Evangelization & Discipleship, for additional information.

Dating or Engaged?

Check out our Alpha Pre-Marriage self study course!