To All Couples preparing for Marriage!

Congratulations!

Because your Church celebrates this most important decision of your life. and recognizing that sacramental marriage is a call to holiness.and so you can begin your life with the tools that will help you live out a faithful, permanent, and fruitful commitment.this serious and sacred commitment requires careful consideration and preparation. The Diocese of Tyler has the following guidelines for sacramental marriage.

DIOCESAN GUIDELINES FOR ENGAGED COUPLES

1. Contact the priest or deacon who will witness the marriage at least 6 months in advance of the wedding, the sooner after engagement the better.
2. Second interview and inquiry with priest or deacon.
   1. Present Baptism Certificates
   2. Date of wedding should not be set until freedom to marry is acknowledged
   3. Dispensations and permissions, as necessary
   4. Take the FOCCUS Inventory
   5. Arrange future meetings with priest and/or sponsor couple for review of FOCCUS
3. Register for Marriage Preparation Day
   Family Life Office, 903 534-1977 ext. 165
   Or download registration form.
4. Attend Natural Family Planning Awareness Session.
5. Meet with priest or deacon about wedding liturgy, sacrament, and spiritual preparation. The sacrament of Reconciliation is recommended.
6. Select readings for the wedding liturgy. (From priest or Together For Life by Champion)
7. Obtain Marriage License at least 1 month before the wedding date.
8. Rehearsal
9. Get to the Church on time!

For ALL couples preparing for marriage

. . . Because your Church celebrates your love
And the most important decision of your life!

Marriage Preparation Days

November 10, 2007, Tyler
Saturday, March 1, 2008
Saturday, April 12, 2008
Saturday, September 13, 2008
Saturday, November 8, 2008

For More Info:

Deacon Jerry & Mary Besze

Family Life Office

903-534-1077 Ext 165, 166

Download Registration Form and More Information