"For this reason a man shall leave his father and his mother and be joined to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh." Matthew 19:5
Congratulations on your engagement! We are honored to play a role in the beginning of your married life. Marriage is the way God will make you a saint!
The Church recognizes the sacredness of married life. As a Sacrament, lived by a couple, it is an occasion of God's grace in our midst. In order to help engaged couples prepare for their sacramental vocation, the Church requires them to participate in a formal process of marriage preparation.
For couples who seek to celebrate their wedding ceremony at Mary of Nazareth Parish, please set up a meeting with Fr. Henry. This appointment is best scheduled six months before the proposed wedding date. During this interview, Fr. Henry will complete the required pre-nuptial interview form, as well as provide the engaged couple with further information to prepare for their wedding.
The preparation for marriage consists of three steps:
- The Interview
- Pre-Cana
- Follow-up Meeting