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 The
Sacrament of Matrimony
Jesus made marriage the sacrament of matrimony,
giving matrimony a new dimension to the Christian vocation
that begins in baptism. In matrimony a husband and wife are
called to love each other in a very practical way: by serving
each other’s most personal needs; by working seriously
at communicating their personal thoughts and feelings to each
other so their oneness is always alive and growing.
A couple does not live a life of love because
they happen to be compatible. They do it consciously and deliberately
because it is their vocation. In matrimony a couple is also
called to live their sacrament for others. By their obvious
closeness, a couple affects the lives of others with “something
special”—the love of Christ in our midst. They
reveal Christ’s love and make it contagious to their
children and to all who come into contact with them.
In the Catholic Church, a couple’s sacramental
union is exclusive (one man with one woman) and indissoluble
(till death do us part). These are concrete ways in which
the mysterious oneness between husband and wife, Christ and
Church, becomes reality.
Marriage Preparation
As registered members of St. Joseph's Church,
you can request Father Mike or one of our Deacons to preside
at your wedding liturgy. If you have a family member or personnel
friend that is qualified and you would like them to preside
at your wedding, here at St. Josephs, you can request permission
for this by also calling the Ministry Center.
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MARRIAGE/WEDDING
