Marriage Preparation

The choice to marry is a wonderful and exciting one.  Rooted in the love of one person for another, it is one of the highest callings of our humanity.  Saint Paul tells us in his first letter to the Christians at Corinth that the ability to love is the greatest gift.  Saint John tells us that 'God is love,' so when we love another we share in the very being of God.

Once a couple is engaged, we would hope that they would contact our parish soon in order to secure the details of the sacrament as well as the availability of our church and clergy in order to not only make the day special but to plan for the marriage which will last the lifetime and the wedding is only a day.

There are forms and requirements that the Church requires for a marriage as it does for any sacrament.  One of only seven moments identified as a sacrament, a marriage is a special life to be lived in love for each other and in the image of God's love for his people, in particular the love of Christ for the Church.  For Catholics, it is hoped that the marriage would take place in the context of a Mass, the sealing of your love in the perfect love of Christ offered for us on the cross.  For a couple who have a member that is non-Catholic, the Mass could be an option, but a ceremony without the Eucharist would be encouraged.  

A Pre-Cana session is offered here in our parish, by parish couples once a year.  More information on the dates and availability of the Pre-Cana session is available in our office if it is not listed here.

For more information about requirements and our parish policy, please speak to one of our priests or use the link below.