Pope Francis on Marriage 

Marriage in the Catholic Church

Why marry in the Catholic Church?

Marriage is a beautiful way of life that demands a lifelong commitment. The Church has the pastoral obligation of assisting those desiring to marry to make a prayerful and mature decision concerning their marriage intentions. We're here to help.

7 Steps to Prepare for Marriage

Welcome! In our diocese there are 7 steps to help you prepare for your wedding and to live the vocation of marriage.

1. Contact our Parish Office and meet with a priest or deacon to begin the process
2. Couple pre-marital inventory (FOCCUS or Prepare)
3. Attend Thrive! (and then skip to step 6)or God's Plan seminar (proceed to step 4)
4. Complete a Marriage Preparation program (Lead Couple, Engaged Encounter, or THRIVE! Marriage Preparation)
5. Attend Fertility Awareness or NFP introduction
6. Make a good confession prior to your "I do"
7. Final meeting with priest or deacon to prepare the liturgy