MARRIAGE
The Dioceses of Texas have common, specific guidelines for marriage preparation consists of Engaged Couples Encounter and a parish based Marriage Sponsor process.
Please notify the parish office as soon as you begin planning to be married and at least six months before the desired date of your wedding. An initial meeting will also be arranged between the engaged couple and the Marriage Coordinator. A tentative wedding date of up to one year in advance may be reserved at this meeting.
Once it is ascertained that the couple is free to marry in the Catholic Church and the civil and sacramental requirements have been discussed and understood, the date and time of the wedding can be discussed. Please note that Confirmation is strongly recommended.
You are cautioned against making firm commitments with the reception facilities, caterers, photographers, etc., until your initial meeting with the Marriage Coordinator.
Engaged couples are encouraged to make the required Engaged Couple's Encounter as soon as they are available from the parish office.
A wedding guideline booklet is available from the parish office. Each engaged couple will also have a marriage sponsor couple who will ideally become mentor, guide, companion, and friend during this wonderful time of preparation.
For any questions or additional information, please contact Bernie or Carolyn DeNisio.
