Holy Matrimony

Congratulations on your decision to marry! The Sacrament of Matrimony is a beautiful gift.

Is 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 children; this covenant between baptized persons has been raised by Christ to the dignity of a sacrament (CCC 1601).

• The couple should contact their parish as soon as they have made the decision to marry.
• The couple should receive appropriate education and pastoral preparation through participation in a marriage preparation program approved by the diocese.
• Baptized Catholics should present a recently issued, annotated baptismal certificate.
• Baptized non-Catholics should present satisfactory proof of baptism and freedom to marry.
• Unbaptized persons should present satisfactory proof of freedom to marry.

Couple must contact the parish priest at least 6 months to a year before the wedding.  Marriage Preparation classes are required.  

For more information contact the Parish Office 979-279-2233 to set up an appointment to meet with the priest.