Marriage
“The main purpose of a Sacramental marriage is to help get one another into Heaven.”
Sacrament of Marriage
The matrimonial covenant, by which a man and a woman establish between themselves a partnership of the whole of life, is by its nature ordered toward the good of the spouses and the procreation and education of offspring; this covenant between baptized persons has been raised by Christ the Lord to the dignity of a Sacrament. [Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC) 160]
Parishioners are asked to notify the Pastor at least six months prior to the planned wedding day. Couples will meet several times with a Priest, and a marriage preparation course is required.
Scheduling your Marriage
When
ready, call the Parish where you will be getting married for an appointment. Both future bride and groom are expected to attend this meeting. At this first meeting, the Priest will ask some required questions about the freedom to marry (meaning, one was not married before, etc.) and the date and time will be set forth in the parish book.
The marriage preparation program will take place within the first three (3) months of the initial meeting with the Priest. After the preparation is completed, another appointment is made with the Priest for some more required questions and assistance in planning the liturgy. Finally, the rehearsal and the joyful event.