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SACRAMENT
OF
MARRIAGE

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  "The matrimonial covenant, by which a man and a woman establish between themselves a partnership of the whole of life 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." (CCC1601)

Engagement or betrothal is a very sacred time in the life of any couple, a time of joy, a time of reflection, a time of getting to know one another and each other’s families, a time of planning, of dreaming, a time of giving great thanks to God and to one’s family for so many gifts and blessings.

Our primary focus as a parish is upon the marriage more than the wedding; we ask the couple to set aside time to seriously pray about and think about the covenant, the union of marriage. More than the million details of the wedding, the many aspects of who the couple will be before God and the community are much more important.

Marriage Preparation: Please make arrangements by completing a Marriage application and contacting a priest at 660-582-3833. Diocesan policy requires a 9-month to a year period of preparation. An earlier contact facilitates the process greatly.
Our parish will help prepare the couple by:
 
  • An initial interview to talk about marriage and the wedding with the couple.
  • Completion of the formal paperwork, the pre-nuptials papers, for the couple.
  • Assist in contacting other parishes involved, in helping couples obtain Baptismal records etc.
  • Provide a marriage inventory tool such as FOCCUS for the couple.
  • Provide Lead couples for preparatory sessions with marriage packets of booklets.
  • Assist in wedding plans with readings and liturgical guidelines.
  • Provide a marriage and music workshop for couples and parents.
  • Discuss and help with annulments and other such needs
 
 
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