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Because marriage is a life-long covenant which can never be dissolved, couples must be mature and well-prepared to enter the covenant. Therefore we ask that couples wishing to marry to avail themselves of our , entailing work with a sponsor couple and weekend retreat.
One of the clergy will assist you in preparing for the celebration of the sacrament of marriage in the church. All engaged couples must fulfill both Diocesan and Parish requirements regarding marriage preparation.
You are interested in marrying in the Catholic Church . . . Congratulations!! Here is a checklist to help you through this process.
Please, contact the Parish Office for an appointment at least 8 months prior to the tentative date for the ceremony of your Sacrament of Matrimony.
Whether you plan to be married for the first time or you are civilly married and plan Convalidation, you will need to fulfill the following Diocesan and Parish requirements regarding the Marriage Preparation Process.
Previous marriages: Catholic or not, has been married previously, a wedding cannot be scheduled until that past situation has been resolved. Even if a declaration of invalidity (annulment) already has been given, the decree or notice from the Church court must be reviewed in case any stipulations were set by the court.
1. Baptismal certificate: Obtain a new baptismal certificate (issued within the last 6 months) with notations for each of you who are baptized Catholics. The phrase “with notations” means that any of the other Sacraments you have celebrated, especially Confirmation and/or Matrimony, will be notated on the new baptismal certificate. First Eucharist (Communion) may or may not be notated. This certificate is not to be a copy, or the original from the time of baptism, but a new original, with a raised seal or stamp, obtained from the church of baptism, with the date it was issued. İncele
