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Steps to Get Married
These steps give a general overview on how to get married in the Catholic Church.
As you plan your marriage, we welcome you as Christ welcomes you, with understanding, love, and acceptance, to challenge you with the gospel message, and give you hope that a lifelong commitment is possible. We hope you experience this hospitality and welcoming throughout your marriage preparation process. It is in this spirit that we offer you these Steps to Get Married in the Catholic Church.
Before You Set a Date
Please contact your parish 9 to 12 months in advance to discuss dates, the Nuptial Mass and Marriage Preparation.
Pre-Cana Class
This class gives the ENGAGED couple a theological foundation for the Sacrament of Matrimony.
Today Tomorrow Forever Class
Today-Tomorrow-Forever is marriage preparation for those couples seeking CONVALIDATION and offers a theological foundation to the Sacrament of Matrimony.
Fully Engaged
Your Parish will assign a Sponsor Couple to speak with you and your fiancé/fiancée regarding the results of your premarital inventory.
Contacts:
Jason Whitehead, MA
Director of Evangelization and Catechesis
Director of St. Junipero Serra Institute
Director of Marriage and Family Life
817-945-9350
Monica Martinez
Administrative Assistant
817-945-9354
The Diocese of Fort Worth is dedicated to a Safe Environment. We offer extensive and mandatory training for all employees and volunteers. Please contact the Safe Environment office if you need assistance or to report an abuse or concern.
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