Marriage Prep
On behalf of Renew the 'I do’ Foundation, congratulations on your engagement!
You can count on our prayers and support for a long, happy marriage!
Our Rooted In Love marriage preparation program provides the tools and insights to help you build a strong, thriving marriage. Based on the teachings of Pope Francis and St. John Paul II, you'll gain a deeper understanding of the sacrament of marriage while exploring meaningful conversations with your fiancé and connecting with other engaged couples. Our passionate speaker team will help prepare you not just for your wedding day, but for a lifetime together.
It brings us great joy to be a part of your marriage journey! Thank You!
Our Next Marriage Prep Event
Engaged couples... please join us for one lively day of marriage preparation!!
"Rooted In Love" Featuring Fr. Scott Seethaler, Fr. John Marcucci & Fr. Mike Ackerman
Rooted in Love Marriage Preparation 2027!Sat, Jan 30Hyacinth Epp Hall, Capuchin Friary
Our lively and engaging program meets the Diocese of Pittsburgh's requirements for Marriage Preparation.
Fr Scott Seethaler, OFM Cap.
Renew the 'I do' Board Vice President
Priest, Speaker, Author
Fr. Scott is a beloved Capuchin Franciscan priest who has joyfully served the Church for over 60 years. With warmth, wisdom, and his signature sense of humor, he has helped thousands of couples prepare for lasting, faith-filled marriages. A gifted storyteller and nationally recognized speaker, he has led missions, retreats, and workshops nationwide, hosted a Pittsburgh radio show for over 20 years, taught at Notre Dame, Duquesne, and Slippery Rock, and authored several books. Spending a day with Fr. Scott is an unforgettable experience.
Fr. John Marcucci
Fr. John Marcucci is a retired priest of the Diocese of Pittsburgh who has faithfully served the Church for nearly 60 years. Throughout his ministry, he has prepared thousands of engaged couples for the Sacrament of Matrimony and celebrated the weddings of thousands more. Though retired from full-time parish ministry, Fr. John continues serving throughout the Diocese, sharing his pastoral wisdom, warmth, humor, and enduring commitment to strengthening Christ-centered marriages.
Fr. Mike Ackerman
Fr. Mike Ackerman is the beloved Pastor of Resurrection Parish in Bethel Park, where he has served since 2023. Ordained in 2014, he has celebrated the weddings of hundreds of couples and accompanied countless engaged and married couples as they prepare for the Sacrament of Matrimony. A passionate advocate for Christ-centered marriages, Fr. Mike combines his pastoral experience with a background in education, inspiring couples with warmth, wisdom, and practical guidance.
“I wholeheartedly endorse this marriage preparation program as the premiere method for preparing Catholic engaged couples for the Sacrament of Holy Matrimony. Many couples from our Diocese and beyond have availed themselves of this tremendous in-person weekend experience. The dedication and kindness shown by the entire “Renew the I do” team is exceptional and the couples that make the presentations are full of real-life knowledge and experience to assist in guiding these engaged couples down the right path.”
~Deacon Tom Lopus, Deacon of Marriage Ministry, Diocese of Pittsburgh
"I came into the weekend probably more as a 'cultural Catholic' but I left wanting to be a 'real' Catholic."
"I fell in love with God more, and my fiancé all over again."
"This weekend surpassed our expectations! The speakers were so well spoken and amazing, you guys should go on a tour, take this on the road!”
"Thank you for your authenticity, not just sharing the positive aspects of marriage but the hard but real aspects of marriage."
“The vows presentation made me tear up and taught me how to better love God and love best as a husband.“
"We were so very moved by practicing our vows together in first session."
What Couples are Saying
Photos from Our Marriage Prep Events
