Marriage
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“The sacrament of Matrimony signifies the union of Christ and the Church. It gives spouses the grace to love each other with the love with which Christ has loved his Church; the grace of the sacrament thus perfects the human love of the spouses, strengthens their indissoluble unity, and sanctifies them on the way to eternal life (cf Council of Trent: DS 1799).”
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So, you are hearing wedding bells…or you think you may be? Congratulations! This is the right place to get you started along the beautiful journey called “Marriage”. Whatever stage you are in this process, we are here to help you navigate through the proper steps
Your engagement is cause for celebration with your friends, loved ones, and also for the Catholic Church! Preparing for marriage is a genuine gift of love and life-affirming experience. It also is a process that takes prayerful preparation and time commitment.
While the excitement of planning your wedding may be forefront in mind, taking important steps during the marriage preparation process should not be overlooked. With God’s divine grace and guidance from those that have walked the journey before you, you and your future spouse will be on the path to fully experiencing the deep love and joy that comes from this sacred union.
DO: Make an appointment with a priest, or deacon, at least 6 months prior to your proposed wedding date, to find out more about the marriage preparation process with our parish and how to register. Seeking a Catholic marriage means you want to begin your married life with Jesus at the center and implies a desire for an ongoing practice of your faith within a community. If you are not registered with the Church at this time, please registering as a couple. This is preferred to using the parish membership of a parent or family member. Couples must fulfill all diocesan regulations.
DON’T: Before you make financial commitments for your wedding day celebration (i.e. reception venue, caterer, photographer, etc.), first confirm with your parish the location, date, and time for your ceremony or Mass at the church. This is often overlooked, and may be very heartbreaking and cause unnecessary stress and headaches that can be avoided by checking with your parish first.
