The Sacrament of holy matrimony
The Sacrament of Matrimony, or Marriage, unites a baptized man and a baptized woman in a lifelong journey of love for each other, and is an expression of their desire to live out their marriage commitment in the Church. In a Catholic marriage, the couple accepts children lovingly from God as a part of their union. The marriage of a baptized and an unbaptized person, while not a sacramental union, may be celebrated within a Catholic liturgical celebration.
By virtue of their membership, all Catholics are required to be married within the auspices of the Catholic Church, that is, with Church-sanctioned marriage preparation. Catholics may marry in a non-Catholic ceremony but do so validly only with the prior permission of the local bishop who certifies that the couple is adequately prepared and capable of entering the sacred union of marriage. Otherwise, the marriage is not valid and the Catholic party/parties are unable to receive Holy Communion.
By virtue of their membership, all Catholics are required to be married within the auspices of the Catholic Church, that is, with Church-sanctioned marriage preparation. Catholics may marry in a non-Catholic ceremony but do so validly only with the prior permission of the local bishop who certifies that the couple is adequately prepared and capable of entering the sacred union of marriage. Otherwise, the marriage is not valid and the Catholic party/parties are unable to receive Holy Communion.
Our Wedding Policy - Click HERE
Form A - Wedding Agreement - Click HERE
Form B - Marriage Preparation Agreement - Click HERE
Form C - Marriage Officiant Agreement - Click HERE
Form D - Permission by Pastor of Catholic Party/Parties - Click HERE
Form A - Wedding Agreement - Click HERE
Form B - Marriage Preparation Agreement - Click HERE
Form C - Marriage Officiant Agreement - Click HERE
Form D - Permission by Pastor of Catholic Party/Parties - Click HERE
A good article about how the costs of engagement affect the wedding party and friends. Click HERE.
FAQ's about Marriage - click HERE
