"For this reason a man shall leave his
father and mother and be joined to his wife,and the two shall become one flesh."
-Mark 10:7-8
Matrimony
"The matrimonial convenant, by which a man and a woman establish between themselves a partnership
of the whole of life, is by its nature ordered toward the good of the spouses and the procreation and
education of offspring; this covenant between baptized persons has been raised by Christ the Lord to the dignity
of a sacrament." (Catechism of the Catholic Church 1601)
You are asked to contact a priest at least 4 months in advance before setting your wedding date. All couples are
required to attend a marriage preparation class and meet with the parish wedding coordinator. Marriage Preparation
classes are offered four times a year in the Augusta Deanery.