After all they are all good people. Because Catholics believe that the Eucharist is the real presence, body,
What are the wedding banns?
Wedding banns are notices to the parish community that two people intend to marry. They may be published in
Why does the Church have so many rules about marriage?
Marriage is not just a private matter between two people. It has a profound significance for both the society
Do we absolutely need to have a wedding license to get married in New Jersey?
Yes. The church may not perform a marriage ceremony or Nuptial Mass without a civil marriage license. The
What if one of us was married previously?
You can only be validly married to one person at a time. If either of you were married previously
Is Confirmation necessary before marriage?
It is not necessary, but since it completes your Sacraments of Initiation as a Catholic, it is encouraged
What if one of us has never been baptized?
When a Catholic marries a person who has never been baptized, a dispensation from the Catholic person’s Bishop
What if we want to have our wedding at a non-Catholic church?
Out of respect for other Christian communities, permission can be obtained for a wedding between a Catholic and
What if I want to have my wedding in a garden, at a hotel, or on a beach?
Before we can answer this question, an explanation is in order about why the location of your wedding
Our friends were married on a beach by a priest. How was that able to happen?
Canon 1118 requires that marriage take place in a Catholic Church unless there are extraordinary circumstances and then