The Sacrament of Marriage
Your first step to arranging your wedding is to contact the Parish Office at least four months prior to setting a wedding date. You will receive a package
The celebration of Marriage between two Christians is not just a religious ceremony, it is a sacrament, which means it is an encounter with Jesus Christ. It is our desire to make your wedding ceremony a happy and memorable occasion. Since the celebration of Marriage is a Sacrament, a living encounter with God, the prayers that are offered, the readings that are read and the music that is played or sung are to be living expressions of our faith.
THE WEDDING CEREMONY
An important part of our pastoral work is to help you prepare for your marriage. One of the most important parts of your preparation is the arrangement of the marriage ceremony. You shape the ceremony yourselves by selecting readings and choosing music from the many choices provided by the church.
There are lots of different traditions that take place for weddings. If there is something that you are considering please talk to your Pastor about it beforehand. The celebration of your marriage should express the faith of the church, your own personal experience of God’s love and be meaningful to the community assembled: your wedding guests.
Couples are invited to choose the readings from the Bible that will be proclaimed at the wedding Liturgy. Three readings (one from the Old Testament, one from the New Testament, and one from the Gospels) are proclaimed. The Church provides many choices for each and can be found by clicking the link above.
WHAT DO YOU NEED TO DO TO GET MARRIED IN OUR PARISH?
The Roman Catholic Church celebrates the sacredness of the Sacrament of Marriage. Our parish is here to help you prepare for this new beginning. Here is what you will need:
THE MUSIC
Music for the celebration of Marriage not only adds beauty and dignity to the ceremony, but it has a more important liturgical function. It is an integral part of the Liturgy itself: the singing of the acclamations and responses by the assembly, hymns and songs at the entrance (gathering) and communion procession are prescribed in the Rite of Marriage.
The Sacrament of Marriage is a public event celebrated to express and strengthen the faith of the whole Church, not just the faith of those present at the wedding. Since this is the Church’s prayer, the music used must be acceptable to the whole Church. A list of approved musical selections is available from our parish musicians. All musical selections must be approved by one of our musicians named on the back of the selection form.
The celebration of Marriage between two Christians is not just a religious ceremony, it is a sacrament, which means it is an encounter with Jesus Christ. It is our desire to make your wedding ceremony a happy and memorable occasion. Since the celebration of Marriage is a Sacrament, a living encounter with God, the prayers that are offered, the readings that are read and the music that is played or sung are to be living expressions of our faith.
THE WEDDING CEREMONY
An important part of our pastoral work is to help you prepare for your marriage. One of the most important parts of your preparation is the arrangement of the marriage ceremony. You shape the ceremony yourselves by selecting readings and choosing music from the many choices provided by the church.
There are lots of different traditions that take place for weddings. If there is something that you are considering please talk to your Pastor about it beforehand. The celebration of your marriage should express the faith of the church, your own personal experience of God’s love and be meaningful to the community assembled: your wedding guests.
Couples are invited to choose the readings from the Bible that will be proclaimed at the wedding Liturgy. Three readings (one from the Old Testament, one from the New Testament, and one from the Gospels) are proclaimed. The Church provides many choices for each and can be found by clicking the link above.
WHAT DO YOU NEED TO DO TO GET MARRIED IN OUR PARISH?
The Roman Catholic Church celebrates the sacredness of the Sacrament of Marriage. Our parish is here to help you prepare for this new beginning. Here is what you will need:
- You must complete one of the Marriage Preparation Programs (please click the marriage preparation link above).
- You will need the following documents:
- for Catholics, a current copy of your Certificate of Baptism (dated within 6 months). This can be obtained by contacting your parish of baptism.;
- for Christians baptized in another church, a copy of your original baptism certificate;
- Provincial Marriage License/Registration form;
- Marriage Preparation Certificate; and
- Freedom to Marry and a Baptism Status forms for each of you.
- You will also need to:
- choose your readings and music, then complete and return the selection form (click the Selection Form link above) to the parish office. Please include the names, addresses and phone numbers of your witnesses on this form as well;
- bring your Wedding Stipend to the Parish Office. The suggested amount is $200.00; and
- be at the wedding rehearsal at the Church.
THE MUSIC
Music for the celebration of Marriage not only adds beauty and dignity to the ceremony, but it has a more important liturgical function. It is an integral part of the Liturgy itself: the singing of the acclamations and responses by the assembly, hymns and songs at the entrance (gathering) and communion procession are prescribed in the Rite of Marriage.
The Sacrament of Marriage is a public event celebrated to express and strengthen the faith of the whole Church, not just the faith of those present at the wedding. Since this is the Church’s prayer, the music used must be acceptable to the whole Church. A list of approved musical selections is available from our parish musicians. All musical selections must be approved by one of our musicians named on the back of the selection form.