| Faithfulness to Church Teaching |
✔ Reviewed by Catholic priests & theologians |
✔ Depends on facilitator |
| Focus on Sacrament of Marriage |
✔ Central theological foundation |
✔ Yes |
| Structured Couple Dialogue |
✔ Guided workbook conversations |
✔ Often group-based |
| Depth of Content |
✔ Core 4 hrs + optional extended materials (up to ~20 hrs) |
✔ Usually 6–12 hrs |
| Accessibility |
✔ Available worldwide |
✖ Location & scheduling dependent |
| Flexibility for Couples |
✔ Self-paced, pause for reflection |
✖ Fixed sessions |
| Consistency of Content |
✔ Standardised, reviewed material |
✖ Varies by parish |
| Support for Long-Distance / Deployed Couples |
✔ Yes |
✖ Often not feasible |
| Certificate Issued |
✔ Immediate digital certificate |
✔ Usually issued at final session |
| Verification for Parishes |
✔ Available on request |
✔ Parish-based |
| Cost to Couples |
✔ One-time fee |
✔ Often comparable or higher |
| Pastoral Discretion Retained |
✔ Always |
✔ Always |
