THE SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY
"The matrimonial covenant, by which a man and a woman establish between themselves a partnership of the whole of life, is by its nature ordered toward the good of the spouses and the procreation and education of offspring; this covenant between baptized persons has been raised by Christ the Lord to the dignity of a sacrament." —
Catechism of the Catholic Church
Marriage general requirements:
1. Must be a practicing and active Catholic, attending Mass weekly, receiving Holy Eucharist weekly, and confessing regularly.
2. Must have received Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist). Please notify Father Lupe if there is an issue with this.
3. Bride/groom and his/her family must be registered in the parish.
4. Must have respect for the laws of the Church.
5. If another priest or deacon from outside the parish is presiding over the wedding, his credentials are required to verify that everything is in line with the requirements of the Church and his bishop, as well as to obtain permission from the home pastor.
6. Weddings are not performed during Lent, as this is a season of penance, not celebration.
7. The celebration is normally held no later than 2:00 p.m. on Saturday. Another time can be scheduled, but it must first be arranged with the priest.
To secure a date and start the preparations for your wedding ceremony, please call the office to schedule an appointment with the wedding director, Father Lupe.
More details and information can be found in the document below.