Holy Matrimony
Congratulations on your engagement! The Sacrament of Marriage is a covenant, which is more than a contract. Covenant always expresses a relationship between persons. The marriage covenant refers to the relationship between the husband and wife, a permanent union of persons capable of knowing and loving each other and God. The celebration of marriage is also a liturgical act, appropriately held in a public liturgy at church. Catholics are urged to celebrate their marriage within the Eucharistic Liturgy. Usually, the formation and pre-marital preparation process takes at least six months.
Marriage Preparation Checklist
Fill out the marriage preparation request form at the bottom of this page before completing anything else.
Meet with Fr. Brian, Deacon Mike, or a delegate to fill out the pre-nuptial questionnaire.
Attend a Natural Family Planning informational class.
Attend an archdiocesan marriage retreat
Catholics must obtain a new baptism certificate from the parish where you were baptized. (This must be issued no sooner than 6 months prior to the date of the wedding).
Non-Catholics, present proof of your baptism (if any).
Set up a date with the priest or deacon to plan the wedding ceremony.