MARRIAGE: A covenant or partnership of life between a man and woman, which is ordered to the well-being of the spouses and to the procreation and upbringing of children. When validly contracted between two baptized people, marriage is a sacrament (Matrimony) (1601).
From the Catechism of the Catholic Church referenced by the
A couple must be practicing Catholics and member of the Comminuty for at least 6 months.
Please contact Fr. Fred Valone if you wish to schedule some time to discussion the steps for marriage preperation.