Dating & Engagement

Discerning whether or not to marry a particular person is one of the most important decisions a person will ever make. The stakes are high, so it’s important to know how to discern marriage well during the dating period (without, of course, over-analyzing every tiny thing). Use some of the resources below to start out on the right foot in approaching the often-intimidating world of dating.

Podcast: “A Word from our Outpost”

Joseph and Crystal Gruber host a podcast, and have a number of episodes that offer great insights on dating well, to prepare for marriage. Check out the entire podcast, and consider starting with these:

Dating and Casti Connubii // Episode 80

Vulnerability Part 1 - Why Be Vulnerable // Episode 74

Dating series: Episode 65 through 73

Book: Christian Dating in a Godless World, by Fr. T.G. Morrow, 2016

Video: “How Catholics (Should) Date” by Jackie Angel

In this video: Jackie has some straightforward advice about dating that will eliminate the ambiguity often involved, while hopefully leading to more vocations and a healthier dating culture.
Check out Bobby and Jackie Angel on YouTube. They have a number of videos on dating and doing it well!