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Marriage

- Sacramental Life

Sacraments at the Service of Communion and Mission of the Faithful - "Two other sacraments, Holy Orders and Matrimony, are directed towards the salvation of others, if they contribute as well to personal salvation, it is through service to others that they do so. They confer a particular mission in the Church and serve to build up the People of God. Through these sacraments those already consecrated by Baptism and Confirmation for the common priesthood of all the faithful can receive particular consecrations." - CCC #1534-1535

Marriage - "It can seem difficult, even impossible, to bind oneself for life to another human being. This makes it all the more important to proclaim the Good News that God loves us with a definitive and irrevocable love, that married couples share in this love, that it supports and sustains them, and that by their own faithfulness they can witnesses to God's faithful love. Spouses who with God's grace give this witness, often in very difficult conditions, deserve the gratitude and support of the ecclesial community" - CCC #1648

Preparations for Marriage begin 9 months prior to your wedding date.
Please contact the Parish Office at 855-288-6704 to begin the process of preparation.
Marriage arrangements are usually made 9-12 months in advance of the wedding. These arrangements are made by scheduling an appointment with the parish administrator. We will walk you through the preparation process which includes:
1. FOCCUS (Facilitating Open Couple Communication, Understanding and Study) is a self diagnostic instrument designed to help couples learn more about themselves and their unique relationship. The initial assessment is completed online and then couples will meet with the priest , deacon, or FOCCUS Facilitator Couple to review the results.
2. WE CARE communications skills seminar is a 2 day seminar sponsored by Catholic Charities of Lansing. The seminar teaches couples positive communication and conflict management skills for counteracting and limiting negative patterns of behaviour within marriage.
3. Witness to love This is a mentorship program to have you/your fiance' and a mentor couple to meet on topics of marriage.

4. WLiturgy Planning Meeting about a month before the wedding with either the priest or deacon to go over any last minute details and the Wedding Liturgy itself.

Although not required, Engaged Encounter Weekend is another great opportunity to grow in your relationship with your fiance. Click on the link above for more information.

St. Mary and St. Joseph Parish

Durand and Gaines, MI

Marriage