|
Marriage Preparation Process |
|
We understand that wedding planning is very exciting and demanding and there is a lot to keep track of. During this time, we want to make sure that we help you in the best way possible with not only preparing for your wedding, but more importantly, preparing for your marriage. Below you will find helpful information for both wedding and marriage preparation, but the best thing you can do is to contact the parish and set up a meeting to discuss the process of getting married in the church.
Check List for Getting Married at All Saints
Each of the following must be completed before you can be married at All Saints Church.
- Contact the parish office at least 6 months prior to desired wedding date to begin the preparation process
- Meet with the Pastor to complete necessary paperwork
- Meet with the Director of Faith Formation to complete the Pre-Marriage Inventory and be paired with a mentor couple
- Meet with the Director of Music & Liturgy to plan the wedding ceremony
- Complete a marriage preparation program or retreat if not doing the mentor couple program
- Sign and return guidelines for use of the church building
- Sign and return forms for photographer and videographer
- Contact the parish office at least 6 months prior to desired wedding date to begin the preparation process
- Meet with the Pastor to complete necessary paperwork
- Meet with the Director of Faith Formation to complete the Pre-Marriage Inventory and be paired with a mentor couple
- Meet with the Director of Music & Liturgy to plan the wedding ceremony
- Complete a marriage preparation program or retreat if not doing the mentor couple program
- Sign and return guidelines for use of the church building
- Sign and return forms for photographer and videographer
Resources
Invited: The Ultimate Catholic Wedding Planner by Stephanie Calis. This book lays out how to plan a Catholic wedding with everything you need to know, helpful worksheets, sample invitations and more.
"Getting married, and being married, takes patience, generosity, humility, and fortitude... these virtues can be cultivated in small, habitual ways through countless tasks leading up to your big day." - Stephanie Calis
"Getting married, and being married, takes patience, generosity, humility, and fortitude... these virtues can be cultivated in small, habitual ways through countless tasks leading up to your big day." - Stephanie Calis
Together For Life - This website offers many resources for frequently asked questions and marriage enrichment opportunities. This is also the company that supplies the books that we use to help us plan your wedding liturgy.
WVMarriage.Org - Offers specialized resources for our state. This is where you will also find the list of marriage preparation retreat weekends being offered by our diocese along with resources for Natural Family Planning classes.
Wedding Guidelines for All Saints Church
The following guidelines are to help you understand the expectations of All Saints for all couples planning to be married in the church. Everything will be discussed in further detail with each couple to ensure that there are no misunderstandings that could cause problems during a time that is meant to be joyful and holy!
- Arrangements for the time and date of your wedding must be initiated at least six months before the desired date of your wedding
- Parish membership and regular Mass attendance are required
- If your parents are registered parishioners at All Saints and you reside out of town, you are required to submit a letter confirming your registration in the parish where you are residing. The letter must be signed by the pastor or designated representative of that parish.
- Weddings may be scheduled from 10:00 am to 1:30 pm on Saturdays. Weddings may also be scheduled for Friday evenings, depending on the priest and parish calendar. We do not schedule weddings for Sundays, Holy Days, during the Lenten Season or National Holidays.
- Rehearsals are generally held at 6:00 p.m. the evening before the wedding day. Any special arrangements must be scheduled with the priest/deacon.
- The Wedding Liturgy is prepared with the Liturgy/Music Director and the bride and groom only. Appointment(s) must be scheduled with the Liturgy/Music Director. All music must be approved liturgical music.
- On the day of the Wedding there will be a “Facility Representative” present to answer any questions and to guide and direct participants and attendees.
- Parish membership and regular Mass attendance are required
- If your parents are registered parishioners at All Saints and you reside out of town, you are required to submit a letter confirming your registration in the parish where you are residing. The letter must be signed by the pastor or designated representative of that parish.
- Weddings may be scheduled from 10:00 am to 1:30 pm on Saturdays. Weddings may also be scheduled for Friday evenings, depending on the priest and parish calendar. We do not schedule weddings for Sundays, Holy Days, during the Lenten Season or National Holidays.
- Rehearsals are generally held at 6:00 p.m. the evening before the wedding day. Any special arrangements must be scheduled with the priest/deacon.
- The Wedding Liturgy is prepared with the Liturgy/Music Director and the bride and groom only. Appointment(s) must be scheduled with the Liturgy/Music Director. All music must be approved liturgical music.
- On the day of the Wedding there will be a “Facility Representative” present to answer any questions and to guide and direct participants and attendees.
Marriage Preparation Program
We use the Fully Engaged Marriage Preparation Program with mentor couples. Each engaged couple is paired with a married couple who has been trained to help guide you through the process of preparing for marriage. Couples meet three to four times to discuss all different areas of marriage.
There is no cost associated with this program, however, if you would like to give something, then please consider volunteering to help with the program after you are married.
PLEASE NOTE: While our program clearly reflects the perspective of the Catholic Church on marriage, we respect the religious diversity of all participants. We do not intend for this program to be an indoctrination into the Catholic faith (nor an attempt to make “converts”).
If you have any questions or concerns please contact the Director of Faith Formation, Mara Vogel.
There is no cost associated with this program, however, if you would like to give something, then please consider volunteering to help with the program after you are married.
PLEASE NOTE: While our program clearly reflects the perspective of the Catholic Church on marriage, we respect the religious diversity of all participants. We do not intend for this program to be an indoctrination into the Catholic faith (nor an attempt to make “converts”).
If you have any questions or concerns please contact the Director of Faith Formation, Mara Vogel.