Marriage

“In virtue of the sacrament of marriage, married Christians signify and share in the mystery of the unity and fruitful love that exists between Christ and his Church; they thus help each other to attain holiness in their married life and in welcoming and rearing children; and they have their own special place and gift among the people of God”  -Rite of Marriage, 1.

Marriage is much more than two people going through a ceremony, committing themselves to one another and taking up residence. Marriage involves a whole new way of relating between the man and woman and also between the couple and the Christian community. The gift of self is not just to one's spouse, but also to the Kingdom of God as it manifests itself in the Church. 

The matrimonial covenant between a man and a woman establishes a partnership for life. The partnership of the whole of life allows the couple to "grow by means of the joys and sorrows of daily life, in such a way that husband and wife become one in heart and soul and together attain their human perfection (Pope Paul VI, Humanae Vitae, July 25, 1968)." As husband and wife, the married couple recognizes in their relationship the love that God has for them. They mutually seek to share that love with others by living and working actively to contribute to the building of God's Kingdom. For more details on the beauty and sacredness of the Sacrament of Marriage, as well as the Marriage Prep guidelines in the Diocese of St. Augustine, see our marriage prep section on this page. 

If you would like to get married at Holy Family or prepared for marriage by one of our priests or deacons, please fill out the marriage prep form below and a member of our office staff will be in touch with you. Please also review and familiarize yourself with the Marriage prep guidelines for the diocese below to see what the requirements are to get married. 

Marriage Prep Form
Marriage Guidelines