Holy Matrimony

Marriage is a sacred covenant in which a man and a woman are united in lifelong love, strengthened by God’s grace, and called to reflect Christ’s faithful love for His Church. Through the Sacrament of Matrimony, couples receive the grace to live their vocation with generosity, unity, and deep commitment. At St. John of the Evangelist, we accompany engaged couples with pastoral care as they prepare for their wedding and for a lifetime of Christian marriage. If you are seeking to be married in the Church, please click on the Marriage Preparation Process below to begin the preparation process and receive guidance on required documents, timelines, and marriage preparation sessions.

Scripture (Rev 19:7, 9) often refers to marriage, the meaning God gave to it, and its renewal in the covenant made by Jesus with his Church. Through marriage, the couple witnesses Christ's spousal love for the Church. The Sacrament of Marriage is a covenant, which is more than a contract. Covenant always expresses a relationship between persons. The marriage covenant refers to the relationship between the couple, a permanent union of persons capable of knowing and loving each other and God. The celebration of marriage is also a liturgical act, appropriately held in a public liturgy at church. You may find information for virtual 7 day marriage retreats here and the catechesis on the sacrament of matrimony here.

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