Marriage

God created man and woman out of love and commanded them to imitate his love in their relations with each other. Man and woman were created for each other…Woman and man are equal in human dignity, and in marriage both are united in an unbreakable bond. (United States Catholic Catechism for Adults, Ch. 21, p. 279)

The sacrament of marriage is a visible sign of God’s love for the Church. When a man and a woman are married in the Church, they receive the grace needed for a lifelong bond of unity.

Planning Your Wedding

 Couples desiring to enter into the Sacrament of Matrimony should contact the parish at least 6 month prior to their expected wedding date. A Priest or Deacon will help the couple with marriage preparation and wedding planning. He will verify your freedom to be married, your understanding of fidelity to God and one another, and your promise to raise children in the Catholic religion. He will also explore with you any obstacles to the Sacrament of Matrimony, such as having been married before.

If you have any questions, reach out to our wedding coordinator, Sara Reimbert at [email protected].

Steps to Prepare for Marriage

  Step 1:

Submit a Wedding Inquiry using our online form (button in bottom right of screen).


Step 2:

Initial meeting with the priest to complete the prenuptial Investigation paperwork, determine if there are any impediments to the Sacrament of Matrimony, review the documents required for the marriage file, and schedule a wedding date.


Step 3:

The couple is paired with a couple from our Pre-Cana team to complete their Fully Engaged Premarital Inventory with.

 

Step 4:

The couple completes a  Pre-Cana retreat within the Diocese of Rochester. Click here for the current retreat schedule.


Step 5:

The couple meets with our Wedding Coordinator, Sarah Reimbert, or their celebrant to review the liturgy and readings for their wedding day, as well as finalize all documentation for their wedding packet.


Step 6:

The couple meets with the Director of Music to decide on music for the Wedding liturgy.