"The matrimonial covenant, by which a man and a woman establish between themselves a partnership of the whole of life, is by its nature ordered toward the good of the spouses and the procreation and education of offspring; this covenant between baptized persons has been raised by Christ the Lord to the dignity of a sacrament." (CCC 1601)
For those who are preparing for marriage, please contact the parish office at least 6 months before your anticipated wedding date.
For more information about marriage please visit the USCCB websitewww.ForYourMarriage.org, which offers a very rich resource for those preparing for the vocation to marriage.