The Sacrament of Matrimony, or marriage, is a unique sacrament because it is the man and the woman that mutually administers the sacrament upon each other in the presence of a priest or deacon and other witnesses.
It is a sacred covenant, a public promise made by the husband and the wife to be true to each other until death parts them. In order for a marriage to be valid, the couple must be entering into the covenant out of their own free will, without fear or coercion. They are also asked to honour and be true to each other for the rest of their lives, as well as to accept children lovingly from God and bring them up according to the law of Christ and His Church.
Are you getting married? Have questions about Marriage Prep? Find out more here.
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Congratulations to both of you on choosing this sacred covenant!
As you prepare for your marriage at our parish, please note that we require a six-month notice period. Additionally, attendance at a Marriage Preparation Course is mandatory. It's important to note that at least one of the parties must be a registered parishioner for a minimum of six months before starting the process.
To register for your wedding and the Sacrament of Matrimony at OLGC, please visit the parish office during their office hours, call them at (604) 581-4141 or email them at [email protected]. We look forward to supporting you on this journey!