The Sacrament of MATRIMONY
As soon as you are Engaged
please call the parish office to inquire about
what is required for the celebration of Matrimony in the Catholic Church.
Usually six months to one year advance notice is required.
In Brief:
The Sacrament of Marriage is a beautiful covenant and mystery, strengthened by God’s love. God intended the relationship between a man and woman in marriage to mirror the love between Christ and His Church. Because of the sacredness of this union between husband and wife, Christ provided the Church with many graces that flow from the Sacrament of Holy Matrimony, as a means of assisting husbands and wives to love each other with a deep and holy love.
It is recommended that you meet with your parish priest at least six months prior to your marriage date. Do not set a firm date for your wedding until after this initial meeting.
Pope Francis:
The Sacrament of Marriage is a beautiful covenant and mystery, strengthened by God’s love. God intended the relationship between a man and woman in marriage to mirror the love between Christ and His Church. Because of the sacredness of this union between husband and wife, Christ provided the Church with many graces that flow from the Sacrament of Holy Matrimony, as a means of assisting husbands and wives to love each other with a deep and holy love.
It is recommended that you meet with your parish priest at least six months prior to your marriage date. Do not set a firm date for your wedding until after this initial meeting.
Pope Francis:
An Introduction to the Sacrament of Marriage
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Ascension Presents - Published on May 23, 2018
Can a Catholic Marry a Non-Catholic?Father Mike answers one of the most common questions he receives, pointing out that Catholics marrying non-Catholics is not an issue of sin but an issue of wisdom. Since marriage is naturally so difficult, he argues, the wise decision would be to marry someone who is on the same page with you when it comes to your faith. The reasons for this are endless, and Father Mike is passionate about all of them. The most important thing to remember, though, is that loving Jesus and the Catholic Church is not an imposition, so don't be afraid to make your faith the cornerstone of your marriage. |
Bishop Barron on the Sacrament of Marriage
Recently, I had the great good pleasure of presiding at the wedding of my niece, Bryna and her now husband, Nelson. While we rejoice in their love for each other, the fact that they have now become living symbols of Christ the Bridegroom’s ecstatic love for his Bride, the Church is reason, in the very deepest sense, to give thanks.
Ascension Presents
Marriage and Family: Part 1 & 2
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Introduction to the "Humanum Series" on Marriage
An International Inter-religious Colloquium on The Complementarity of Man and Woman
An International Inter-religious Colloquium on The Complementarity of Man and Woman