Matrimony.
The Sacrament of Matrimony is a lifelong covenant of love between a man and a woman, reflecting Christ's love for His Church.
In the Catholic Church, marriage is far more than a legal contract; it is a Sacrament of Vocation. The couple themselves are the ministers of the sacrament, as they exchange their vows before God and the community. Their union becomes a living sign of Christ's unbreakable bond with His Church.
A sacramental marriage is built on four pillars: it must be free, total, faithful, and fruitful. Through the graces of this sacrament, the couple is given the strength to love each other with the self-sacrificing love of Jesus, persevering through the joys and challenges of life together.
At OLMPH, we take marriage preparation seriously because we want your marriage to be strong and holy. Our preparation process includes spiritual reflection, practical communication tools, and a deepening of your understanding of Catholic marital theology.
"Therefore a man shall leave his father and his mother and hold fast to his wife, and they shall become one flesh."
— Genesis 2:24
Catechism of the Church
CCC 1601: 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.
Read MorePreparation & Requirements
Couples must contact the parish office at least six months prior to their desired wedding date to begin the required preparation and Pre-Cana courses.
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