God's Blueprints for Marriage
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What Does It Mean to be Sacramentally Married?Defining Marriage:
The Sacrament of Matrimony (Marriage) celebrates an intimate relationship involving a man, a woman, and Jesus Christ. It is a sacred covenant that is modeled after the intimate relationship that God has extended to all people from the beginning of creation. God has revealed that He is the God of all and wants all human beings to commit themselves to living as God’s beloved people. When a man and woman marry one another, they do so believing that their relationship is the best way for both of them to live as fully as possible as God’s precious people. Another important aspect of such a marriage relationship is the procreation of children for whom the couple accepts the privilege of forming in the love of God so that they, too, can experience themselves as God’s cherished ones.
The sacramental marriage states that bride and groom enter a covenant that is FREE, FULL, FAITHFUL, AND FRUITFUL:
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FREE: Both understand what the sacrament of marriage means and implies, and are entering the union free from any fear and without being coerced
- FULL: Both promise to share truthfully and fully in all aspects of their lives
- FAITHFUL: Both are entering into this covenant with the intention of a life-long commitment, exclusive of all others
- FRUITFUL: Both promise to accept children lovingly and promise to form them according to the ways of Jesus Christ according to the Catholic Church
One unique difference between the Sacrament of Marriage and other Sacraments is that it is the spouses themselves who confer the Sacrament upon one another, rather than the deacon, priest or bishop. For this sacrament, the deacon/priest/bishop is present as the church's witness to the Sacrament being declared and conferred by a man and woman.
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We're In! What's Next?
A marriage is the Church community’s celebration; the bride and groom, in front of family and friends and the Church’s minister, proclaim this covenant so that all present can witness and support this covenant for the entire life of the couple. Through the Marriage Preparation Process, Divine Savior is committed to preparing couples for a lifetime of committed love, and to supporting their family’s life through formation, liturgy, sacraments, pastoral care, and Christian ministry and service.
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Engaged couples prepare for the sacrament of marriage through a process that usually takes 8-9 months, but no fewer than six months. They are supported by the parish’s priests, Pastoral Care Minister, a FOCCUS Facilitator Couple, and through the prayers of the entire community.
If you are Engaged and ready to begin building your Marriage on a Solid Foundation please fill in this form and we will set up the first meeting!
"We're Engaged" FormFor more information about all the elements included in this process please see this page:
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MARRIAGE PREP TOOL KITor for questions, contact
Jen Yearwood,
Director of Adult Faith Life & Marriage Prep Coordinator
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Contact Us
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jenyearwooddivinesavior.comDirector of Adult Faith Life
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