Congratulations on your engagement! Your decision to enter into marriage is a wonderful sign of hope and strength to our faith community. You have reached your decision after much discussion and prayerful thought, but it is just the first step in the process of building a successful marriage. With your family and friends, you will share your commitment with the community and become a sign and symbol of God’s great love for the human family.
We are honored that you have chosen to marry in the church and want to help you make that happen. We want to celebrate your decision to marry and the love that you share. We want to serve you in our ministry – to help you have a day of great celebration and a lifetime of happiness together. We want to support you in this process and beyond, inviting you into our faith community.
Preparing for the Sacrament of Marriage with Our Lady of the Rosary is a two-fold process:
- Marriage Building: A program to help you build the foundation for a great marriage. This applies to all couples marrying at Our Lady of the Rosary or another Catholic Church.
- Wedding Planning: A process to help you create a great wedding.
To make arrangements at Our Lady of the Rosary, parishioners are to contact the priest at least 6 months prior to date of marriage.
Most importantly, enjoy this time of engagement! Wedding planning can be a stressful time – try not to get too caught up in it. Remember why you’re here. Take time to connect with each other. Celebrate your love. And have fun!