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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
- 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.
- Second interview and inquiry with priest or deacon.
- Present Baptism Certificates
- Date of wedding should not be set until freedom
to marry is acknowledged
- Dispensations and permissions, as necessary
- Take the FOCCUS Inventory
- Arrange future meetings with priest and/or
sponsor couple for review of FOCCUS
- Register for Marriage Preparation Day
Family Life Office, 903 534-1977 ext. 165
Or download Registration
Form (English) Registration
Form (Spanish)
- Attend Natural Family Planning Awareness Session.
- Meet with priest or deacon about wedding liturgy,
sacrament, and spiritual preparation. The sacrament
of Reconciliation is recommended.
- Select readings for the wedding liturgy. (From
priest or Together For Life by Champion)
- Obtain Marriage License at least 1 month before
the wedding date.
- Rehearsal
- Get to the Church on time!
English - REGISTRATION
FORM and information on Marriage Preparation Day.
Spanish -
REGISTRATION
FORM and information on Marriage Preparation Day.
For
ALL couples preparing
for marriage
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. . Because your Church celebrates your love
And the most important decision
of your life!
Marriage
Preparation Days
February 4, 2012
May 5, 2012
August 18, 2012
November 10, 2012
For More Info:
Deacon Jerry & Mary Besze
Family Life Office
903-534-1077 Ext 165, 166
Download
Registration Form and More Information
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