The Sacrament of Marriage is a covenant which God establishes between a man and a woman for a partnership of their whole lives.
Through their marriage, they provide what is good for their relationship and open themselves to the procreation and education of children. This marriage bond is to help one another to attain holiness in their married life and forming their children in the Christian life.
Marriage Preparation
Couples contemplating marriage should contact the priest as soon as possible after they become engaged. Preferably, this should be done at least a year in advance of the marriage, so a wedding date can be reserved and the instructional classes completed well in advance of the wedding.
The Catholic parties shall be expected to be practicing their faith (including regular Mass attendance), and cohabitation shall not be considered acceptable. Couples will be asked to make the Engaged Encounter as a part of their marriage preparation. The priests and trained counselors will assist them with all the other arrangements.
All couples interested in getting married can review our Online Wedding Packet Revised 06-2026.pdf