Media may be borrowed for an initial period of one month, with the possibility of renewal.  Individuals may pick materials up at the Chancery (780 W Central Park Ave) or they will be mailed to parishes outside the Quad Cities at no charge.

To borrow media, please complete the Media Request Form.

• Alpha Marriage Course

  • The Alpha Marriage Course is a series of seven sessions, designed to help couples invest in their relationship and build a strong marriage. It is based on a Christian understanding of love and serves to strengthen marriages within the church while being accessible for all couples from any cultural background, with or without a background in the Christian faith. This revised course, developed by Nicky and Sila Lee of Alpha, provides practical tools to help couples at every stage of their relationship. It includes talks from experts including Dr. Gray Chapman, Dr. Henry Cloud, and Dr. Sue Johnson on topics such as money, sex, love languages, healthy boundaries, and building connections

  • 2 DVD’s, a Leader’s Guide, a study Journal and supplemental book.

• Beloved - Living Marriage 

  • Beloved explores the true meaning of marriage.  Discover the deepest spiritual, emotional, and practical realities of what your marriage can and should be. Through an exploration of Scripture, Tradition, and Church teaching, God's plan for marriage will come alive. (Augustine Institute, 2015)  

  • 3 DVDs, Couple Guide, Leader’s Guide

• Fireproof Your Marriage

  • Founded on Biblical principles for strong, God-centered, lifelong marriages.  This series consists of six sessions including video clips, discussion questions and devotionals.

  • DVD, 2 Participant Guides 

• Fish for Life

  • A study that invites couples to explore principles to achieve happiness and success at home. (Hyperion, 2004)

  • DVD, Book 

• Love in Marriage: Pope Francis on Living and Growing in Love

  • A book reflecting on chapter 4 of Pope Francis’ Apostolic Exhortation, Amoris Laetitia: The Joy of Love. The text is divided into small sections, each followed by questions for reflection or discussion.  (Magnificat, 2017)

  • Book 

• Made for Each Other:  A Catechetical and Educational Aid on Sexual Difference and Complementarity

  • Addresses two areas essential for a proper understanding of the true meaning of marriage - sexual difference and the complementarity between man and woman (USCCB, 2010)

  • DVD, Viewer's Guide, Resource Guide

• Made for Freedom: A Catechetical and Educational Aid on Marriage and Religious Freedom

  • Explores the integral relationship between marriage and religious freedom (USCCB, 2016)

  • DVD, Study Guide

• Made for the Common Good: A Catechetical and Educational Aid on Marriage and the Common Good

  • Discusses the importance of marriage to the common good of society (USCCB, 2017)

  • DVD, Study Guide

• Making Happiness a Habit: 4 Steps to a More Joyful Marriage

  • Dr. Jim Healy talks about four "habits of the heart" that lead to joy and fulfillment in marriage. (Rooted in Love, 2016)

  • CD

• Making Marriage Work

  • Dr. John Gottman shares seven principles that guide couples on the path towards a harmonius and long lasting realtionship. (Success Media, 2010)

  • DVD

• Making Relationships Work

  • Dr. John Gottman shows couples how they can strengthen their relationship with research based tools and techniques. (The Gottman Institute, 2008)

  • DVD

• Marriage Enrichment Journey

  • This resource provides information on a set of parish-based programs that nourish commitment, develop couple leadership, and provide mutual support. (Archdiocese of   Sante Fe, 2016)

  • Program Planning Guide, Flyer

• Marriage:  Love and Life in the Divine Plan

  • This Pastoral Letter from the Bishops brings together the Church's key teachings on marriage as a natural gift, as a sacrament, and as a public commitment between a man and a woman.  It also discusses several contemporary challenges to marriage and the Church's response. (USCCB Publishing, 2010)

  • Book- Pastoral Letter, Leader’s Guide

• Marriage Makes a Difference - A Christian Family Movement Program

  • Examine marriage in contemporary American society,  reflect on what makes marriage healthy and holy and discover ways to encourage anyone who has made a commitment to live this vocation (CFM, 2008)

  • DVD, Marriage Study Group Handbook, 4 Participant Workbooks

• Not Just Good, but Beautiful:  The Complementary Relationship between Man and Woman

  • A presentation of 16 talks on the "complemenatry relationship between man and woman" stemming from an international and ecumenical colloquium (Plough, 2015)

  • DVD, Book

• Partners on the Journey

  • Combines a Catholic theology of marriage with findings from scientific research to offer couples both inspiration and practical help. (Gottman Institute, 2012)

  • DVD, Facilitator’s Guide, Participant Booklet, Music CD

• Seven Steps to Becoming Financially Free (Preview)

  • Preview of small group study combining prayer, discussion and practical exercise (Our Sunday Vistor, 2007)

  • DVD Preview

• Six Dates for Catholic Couples

  • Six videos and handouts remind couples of the meaning of Christian marriage, and the blessing that marriage is to the Church and society. (Twenty Third Publications, 2013)

  • DVD, Book (Happy Together), Program Coordinator’s Guide

• The Beatitudes:  A Couple's Path to Greater Joy

  • Explores the Beatitudes as the path to holiness in Christian marriage. Guides a couple to live the beatitudes in their daily life. (Twenty Third Publications, 2010)

  • DVD, program coordinator's guide, book Blessed is Marriage (2 copies)  

• The Choice Wine - 7 Steps to an Abundant Marriage

  • Nine week, interactive, multimedia program for couples integrating the latest findings from modern science with the timeless teaching of the faith. (Paradesus Dei, 2015)

  • 5 DVDs, Book, Host Parish Packet, Core Team Manual, Couple Guide

• The Love Dare

  • Eight group sessions including thought-provoking questions and Scripture study based on the Fireproof movie's concept of "Never Leave Your Partner Behind" and the "Love Dare."

  • Book of Devotions, Bible Study, DVD

• The Virtues: Four Dates for Catholic Couples 

  • Couples reflect on the habits that help spouses mature as persons, grow in holiness, and strengthen their marriage. The virtues of prudence, justice, fortitude and temperance are explored. (Bosio, 2016)    

  • DVD, Program Guide, Flyers/Bulletin Inserts/Handouts, Couple Retreat Outline

• When the Cake is Gone: How to Be Married and Stay Engaged

  • Dr. Jim Healy reveals the three types of intimacy that helps marriages flourish. (Rooted in Love, 2001)

  • CD

• Cuando el Pastel se Acaba: Cómo Casarse y Mantenerse Casado

  • Ahora ustedes pueden escucharlo revelando los tipos de intimidad que todo recién casado debe conocer y hacer florecer en su matrimonio. (Rooted in Love, 2005)

  • CD