To be married in the Church implies you understand marriage is a sacrament, a gift of God’s love, blessing, and presence. Because your marriage is a sacrament, you and the parish share the responsibility of sacramental preparation. That is why you participate in a Pre-Marriage Inventory (FOCCUS) and a Marriage Preparation Program (Pre-Cana), as well as scheduled meetings with the priest or deacon working with you. We will help you prepare for receiving the Sacrament of Matrimony.
As you prepare for marriage, we urge you to worship regularly together, participate in Mass, and pray together. We ask God to bless you both, free you from worry, and fill you with happiness and anticipation before your wedding.
We want your wedding to be beautiful, memorable, and meaningful. Don’t hesitate to discuss what we can do to make it so. May God bless you in your marriage.