Diocesan Marriage Preparation Brochure

Congratulations on your upcoming celebration of Holy Matrimony and sharing in this Sacrament! Your Wedding is not only a very special day for the two of you but it is also a sacred event for the entire Church, and we want to be part of your celebration!

Before couples are married in the Catholic Church, we ask that you thoroughly prepare for this life-long Sacrament. Marriage preparation (or Pre-Cana) is a term for the whole marriage preparation process.  Pre-Cana is a timely process in preparing for marriage. Here is a step-by-step guide to marriage preparation:

Please contact the Parish Center Office as soon as possible after your engagement (preferably one (1) year prior to the wedding date) to secure the time and date of your wedding. 

Being an active (officially registered) member of the parish is required in order to have your Wedding celebrated here at Saint Joseph Church.