"That is why a man leaves his father and mother and
clings to his wife, and the two of them become one body" (Genesis 2:24)
Christian
matrimony is the sacramental sign of that union between Christ and his
Church.According to the teaching of
Saint Paul: "This mystery has great significance, but
I am applying it to Christ and the Church" (Ephesus 5:32)
Because
of the nature of the preparation and planning needed for the Sacrament of
Marriage, engaged couples are asked to contact the parish office for an
interview 6 months in advance of their proposed wedding date to increase
chances for getting their preferred date. Preparation includes participation in
a Catholic Engaged Encounter weekend and meetings with a parish priest. Other
specific needs may be discussed in the meetings
Couples
must contact the priest or deacon in sufficient time to complete the paperwork
and attend the marriage preparation course in the parish. The time for the
preparation will vary, but plan on at least four to six months before the marriage. This is not
intended as a waiting period, but rather one of preparation. The purpose of
this requirement is to insure adequate time for a couple to participate in and
benefit from the steps of the marriage preparation process. In the event that
the preparation reveals problems or obstacles to the marriage, this affords a
couple more time to resolve their difficulties through such steps as, for
example, counseling and canonical procedures.
Please
contact one of the priests or deacons in our parish at 765-6729.
Understanding our Catholic faith:
What does this sacrament reveal about God? Read more...
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How do different backgrounds affect a marriage. Read more...
Why cohabitation hurts chances for a happy marriage. Read more...
Bringing your marriage into the church. Read more...
Preparing for marriage — 10 Tools for the journey. Read more...
The how and why of natural family planning. Read more...
Let Jesus touch your marriage in a special way at a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend.The next Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend is in Spokane March 12-14, 2010.Contact Ken & Cheryl Nagle for more information at 509-255-6085 or 509-389-2514.
Retrouvaille...a lifeline for Marriages
Rediscover the love you and your spouse once shared. Designed to provide the tools to help get your marriage back on track, Retrouvaille has helped more than 100,000 couples rebuild their marriages. For confidential information about the program which begins with a weekend on March 19-21, contact Berta Garrity at 800-470-2230 or www.retrouvaille.com
Engaged Encounter—A Marriage is a Lifetime
Engaged Encounter is a weekend offering each couple the time and opportunity to question, examine and deepen their relation with each other and God. Next EE is April 16-18, May 21-23. For information www.eespokane.org
All power in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go, therefore, and make disciples. (Matthew 28:18-19)
