Marriage Preparation
In a sacramental marriage, God’s love becomes present to the spouses in their total union and also flows through them to their family and community. The sacrament of Christian marriage involves their entire life as they journey together and become more able to give to and receive from each other. Their life becomes sacramental to the extent that the couple cooperates with God’s action in their life and sees themselves as living “in Christ” and Christ living and acting in their relationship, attitudes, and actions.
Getting Married at our Parish
Congratulations! Call the parish office and make an appointment as soon as you can after getting engaged. The Archdiocese requires a minimum eight-month preparation period before the wedding. The marriage prep process is designed not just for a beautiful wedding day, but to build the type of marriage that will last till death do us part.
Requirements
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Eight-month preparation period before the wedding.
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FOCCUS Inventory
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Marriage Prep Program
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Natural Family Planning
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Final Meeting
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Reconciliation
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The Sacrament of Holy Matrimony
Whether you're newly engaged or thinking about taking that next step, this short reflection from Bishop Robert Barron is worth a few minutes of your time. Drawing on Aristotle, Fulton Sheen, and the heart of the Catholic faith, Bishop Barron reminds us that true love is far more than a feeling — it is a daily commitment to the good of the other person, and the foundation of a marriage that lasts. A perfect starting point for conversation between partners as you prepare for one of life's most sacred moments.
