FAQs: Sacrament of Marriage

Only if the Wedding Mass is celebrated at the Sunday liturgy would this fulfill the Sunday obligation. If the

Yes, with the permission of the pastor. If the marriage is celebrated on a Sunday or solemnity, the

Yes, with the permission of the pastor. Marriage has a special wedding Mass associated with it with special readings

After all they are all good people. Because Catholics believe that the Eucharist is the real presence, body,

Wedding banns are notices to the parish community that two people intend to marry. They may be published in

Marriage is not just a private matter between two people. It has a profound significance for both the society

Yes, the Rite of Marriage may be celebrated within a Liturgy of the Word. The Rite of Marriage

In order for a marriage to be recognized by the Catholic Church as valid, the following must be

Your priest or deacon who will witness the marriage for the Church will be able to advise you

Yes. The church may not perform a marriage ceremony or Nuptial Mass without a civil marriage license. The