What is the Sacrament of Marriage?
In Marriage a man and a woman give themselves to each other in an inclusive life-long partnership. This human love between husband and wife is an opportunity to experience the love of God because God’s love becomes present to the spouses in their total union and also flows through them to their family and community. From that moment of union, their entire life with the ups and downs, will become a journey together of grace and donation. Marriage is a sign of the unconditional love God has for all people, and a sign of the unity in which all Christians are called to live. 

Why marry in a Catholic Church?

The Catholic Church teaching presents and understands that the marriage bond is sacred and permanent. Such bond is establish by the bride and the groom mutual consent. In this awesome and holy act, they are filled with the Holy Spirit who strengthens them for their life together. This is the blessing couples seek by coming to the Church for their marriage.

What do we need to do?

IMPORTANT: 
CONTACT THE PARISH OFFICE AND THE PARISH PRIEST IN THE AREA WHERE YOU LIVE TO BEGIN THE PROCESS AND BOOK THE CHURCH.

YOU WILL NEED TO PROVIDE:
  • Birth Certificate
  • Baptismal Certificate
  • Evidence of Death or Annulment if you have been married before.

If other documents are required, the celebrant will inform you.

How do we prepare for marriage?

Before a wedding in a Catholic church all couples will be asked to reflect on their commitment to each other and to prepare for married life by undertaking come form of marriage education and spiritual preparation.

It is ideal to begin this marriage preparation at least six months prior to your wedding. It will help you recognise the strengths of your relationship, identify and discuss any weaknesses. and give you new skills to help build a satisfying marriage.

Why if a Catholic is marrying a person who is Not a Catholic?

At weddings in a Catholic church, a Catholic will often marry a Christian from other Church or a non-Christian. In such cases, the celebrant is required to complete an application for 'permission for a mixed marriage'. 

Catholic partners are asked to reaffirm their faith in Jesus Christ and their intention lo live that faith in the Catholic Church. They promise to do all in their power to share that faith with their children by having them baptised and brought up in the Catholic Church. 

The Catholic party must inform the other partner of this promise and sign the declaration. No promise is required of the other partner.