Marriage
Congratulations on Your Engagement!
Marriage is one of the seven sacraments and should be entered into with great reverence, discernment, and preparation. We very much want to support you in preparing for your wedding day, but more importantly, the parish wishes to be an ongoing support to you in your marriage. For this reason it makes sense that you be active, registered members of the parish.
Marriage preparation is one of the most important things you will ever do, and we strongly encourage you to devote an adequate amount of time to this important aspect of your engagement period. Research shows that couples who complete a structured marriage preparation program enter into marriage with a better understanding of their strengths and challenges, have realistic expectations of marriage, and have lower divorce rates.
Marriage Preparation at St. John Apostle
Plan to begin marriage preparation 6 months prior to your proposed wedding date. Six months is the typical amount of time needed to complete the marriage preparation process required by the Archdiocese of all couples completing marriage preparation in this Archdiocese (whether your marriage will be celebrated in this Archdiocese or elsewhere).
The couple should call and speak directly with the pastor to schedule an in-person meeting. During your meeting with the pastor you will discuss your freedom to marry, your understanding of commitment, and your ability to live out that commitment.
For Marriage preparation information please contact Father Maxy D'Costa at 503-742-8200
Marriage is one of the seven sacraments and should be entered into with great reverence, discernment, and preparation. We very much want to support you in preparing for your wedding day, but more importantly, the parish wishes to be an ongoing support to you in your marriage. For this reason it makes sense that you be active, registered members of the parish.
Marriage preparation is one of the most important things you will ever do, and we strongly encourage you to devote an adequate amount of time to this important aspect of your engagement period. Research shows that couples who complete a structured marriage preparation program enter into marriage with a better understanding of their strengths and challenges, have realistic expectations of marriage, and have lower divorce rates.
Marriage Preparation at St. John Apostle
Plan to begin marriage preparation 6 months prior to your proposed wedding date. Six months is the typical amount of time needed to complete the marriage preparation process required by the Archdiocese of all couples completing marriage preparation in this Archdiocese (whether your marriage will be celebrated in this Archdiocese or elsewhere).
The couple should call and speak directly with the pastor to schedule an in-person meeting. During your meeting with the pastor you will discuss your freedom to marry, your understanding of commitment, and your ability to live out that commitment.
For Marriage preparation information please contact Father Maxy D'Costa at 503-742-8200