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Holy Matrimony

- Preparing for Holy Matrimony
  
  Weddings are a special time of joy and promise for brides and grooms, for their families and friends, and in an indirect way, for the entire Parish community. Indeed, our faith tells us that in the reception of matrimony, where the bride and groom are themselves ministers of the sacrament, it is a privileged and grace-filled time. It is a time which foreshadows the great Marriage Feast of our Lord Jesus Christ, to us his people, in the Resurrection and eternal life.
  In view of its religious significance and lifelong importance, it is understandable that the celebration of marriage must be entered into with prayerful planning. Therefore, it is in a spirit of joyful anticipation and responsible preparation that these directives have been developed to guide and direct couples in solemnizing their marriages at St. André Bessette Parish.
Who May Marry in Our Parrish
- Marriages may be celebrated in this parish by either the bride or groom who has been a contributing member of the parish or by permission
  of a pastor for visitors.
  
  The Wedding is contingent upon completion of the following:
  The prospective bride and groom must meet with the Priest of the parish at least six months prior to the contemplated date of marriage.
  If they have not been baptized at St. André Bessette Parish, the bride and groom must obtain a recent (issued within six months of the time presented) Baptismal Certificate.
  The engaged couple must meet with the priest to fill out the Pre-Nuptial Questionnaire. This is done separately and includes biographical information, as well as the intended spouses testimony under oath concerning their intentions to enter into aChristian Marriage according to the teaching of the Church.
  The bride and groom must: attent Mass in a Catholic Church regularly (weekly and holy days of obligation); attent Engagement Encounter or Deanery Engaged Couple Seminar; participate in the administration and evaluation of FOCCUS, a Pre-nuptial Inventory
  Finally, the Couple will meet with the Priest to plan the wedding ceremony.