Marriage in the Catholic Church, also called matrimony, is the “covenant by which a man and a woman establish between themselves a partnership of the whole of life and which is ordered by its nature to the good of the spouses and the procreation and education of offspring”, and which “has been raised by Christ the Lord …
What are the requirements for getting married in a Catholic church?
1. Approval from the Pastor: If you are not members of the parish, then you will need to get the pastor’s approval for the wedding to take place there.
2. Marriage Preparation Program: Couples need to enrol in a marriage preparation program.
3. Wedding Planning: You will need to meet with the parish priest, to plan the wedding.
Please note, at least one person of the couple in question must be a Catholic in order to contract a marriage in the Catholic Church. If one or both parties has been married before, then a canonical process may be required to enable the marriage to be performed again in the House of God.
Any enquires should be directed to the Parish Priest