Marriage

READ our Marriage Policy.

1. Reach out to the Marriage prep coordinator to discuss St. Bernadette's Marriage Policy.

2. Allow for extra time if an annulment is required. Please note that any annulment must be submitted and approved prior to scheduling the wedding date.

3. Schedule a face to face meeting with the Marriage prep coordinator, then it's time to take the FOCCUS Test. Don’t worry it’s not a test; it’s a communication tool.

4. Attend St. Bernadette's Intro to Marriage Preparation Group meeting.

5. Schedule with the Parish Administrator to book your date, for the wedding ceremony.

6. Sign up to attend the day-long Diocesan God’s Plan for a Joy-Filled Marriage course.

7. Sign-up and attend the complete Natural Family Planning Course (plan extra time because this is more than a one night seminar).

8. Sign up to attend the Diocesan Marriage Life Skills Training or Engaged Encounter Weekend. (We highly recommend the Diocesan Marriage Preparation Weekend.)

9. Time for the “FOCCUS Results” and the review, meet every 3 weeks until complete.

10. Contact the Marriage Prep coordinator to contact the Celebrant, pick out readings, the wedding program, and to go over the ceremony.

11. The Director of Sacred Music will reach out to discuss your options for Music.

12. Don’t forget the Marriage License from the state. Without it, the priest/deacon will not be able to witness the wedding.

13. Enjoy the wedding! Live a life filled with God’s love and abundant blessing.