The Sacrament of Marriage

"At last, this one is bone of my bones, and flesh of my flesh. ...That is why a man leaves his father and mother and clings to his wife, and the two of them become one body." (Genesis 2:23)

Sacred Scripture provides significant insight into the reality of marriage. Over the centuries, the Church, led by the Holy Spirit, has reflected on these words and found many insights to describe what God has designed for His people. A fundamental insight is that God willed marriage to be a Communion of Persons – a "one flesh" union of husband and wife.

The marital communion of persons is the intimate union of a man and a woman, made in God’s image and therefore, made in love for love, to share love. Married love is caught up in God’s love. Indeed, the Church speaks of marriage as a reflection of how God loves—a union of the outpouring of the Father to the Son and Spirit. Husband and wife are entrusted with this love that is faithful, permanent, and life-giving! 

Please contact the parish priest at least six months (preferably a year) in advance of the intended date of marriage, so that we can fittingly prepare.


Couples who are preparing for marriage are also asked to attend a Marriage Preparation Weekend.  The following are the upcoming dates:

February 8 & 9, 2019
May 31 & June 1, 2019
October 25 & 26, 2019

Registration for the Marriage Preparation Course is available by calling Regional Catholic Services at 705-472-5821