H O L Y M A T R I M O N Y
HOLY MATRIMONY
Holy Matrimony (or the Sacrament of Marriage) is the intimate union and equal partnership of a man and a woman. It comes to us from the hand of God, who created male and female in His image, so that they might become one body and might be fertile and multiply (See Genesis, Ch 1-2). Though man and woman are equal as God’s children, they are created with important differences that allow them to give themselves and to receive the other as a gift.
Holy Matrimony is a grace-filled encounter with God and a way to holiness. As such, preparing for marriage is about more than planning the wedding, so at St. John Fisher, we take seriously our role in preparing couples for Holy Matrimony.
The spirituality of marriage
Having an openness to life
Relationship dynamics
Communication
Conflict management
An understanding of the various stages of marriage
An exploration of differences and potential areas of conflict
Insights into the importance of faith and a faith community
All of these ingredients are built into our marriage preparation program.
To inquire about having your wedding at St. John Fisher, the following steps must occur:
The bride or groom must be registered parishioners of St. John Fisher for at least 6 months before they may inquire about getting married at the parish.
Before establishing a wedding date, the couple must meet with one of the priests to determine if you are able to get married in the Church.
Following these steps, the marriage preparation program will begin.
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