Congratulations on your engagement! Now what do we do?
1. 8-12 months before the wedding-CALL YOUR PARISH
Call as soon as you get engaged! The pastor will schedule a meeting with you to discuss your wedding preparations as soon as possible.
2. 8 months before the wedding-INITIAL MEETING
At this meeting you'll learn about the preparation process for the Sacrament of Holy Matrimony, the necessary paperwork for your marriage, and set your tentative date.
3. 7-8 months before the wedding-FOCCUS INVENTORY
The FOCCUS Inventory provides you with a personalized profile of your relationship. The pastor will set up your inventory session and, upon completion, the follow-up sessions needed to review you results. These sessions aim to facilitate communication between you and your future spouse.
4. 6 months before the wedding-MARRIAGE PREP PROGRAM
Various programs are avaiable within the Archdiocese, all of which focus on the theology of Catholic marriage as well as improtant life skills. You'll receive help identifying a prep program that best fits your needs.
5. 5 months before the wedding-NATURAL FAMILY PLANNING
NFP respects the love-giving and life-giving natures of marriage, and enriches the bond between husband and wife. This course gives couples a natural approach to understanding the cycles of fertility and infertility.
6. 2 months before the wedding-FINAL MEETING
This meeting will review your previous preparation, complete all of your paperwork, and plan your wedding liturgy. You're getting close to celebrating this beautiful sacrament!
7. 1 week before the wedding-SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION
Catholics preparing for the Sacrament of Holy Matrimony are encouraged to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Reconciliation and the Eucharist are invaluable sources of grace and healing. Celebrate this sacrament with your spouses-to be!