Married Outside the Church?
Would you like to have your marriage blessed as a Sacrament?
The pastor of Sacred Heart would be happy to help you with this. Some of the steps an engaged couple would make may be applicable to the process of preparation for the marriage blessing. Simply contact the church office to set up a time with the priest to discuss the steps necessary to receive the blessing.
Have you or your spouse been married before?
If so, a discussion concerning an annulment for all previous marriages will be included in the initial meeting with the priest. The priest will be very happy to help you with any annulment processes. All previous marriages, whether Catholic or non-Catholic, of either partner, whether Catholic or non-Catholic, will need to obtain an annulment prior to beginning the marriage blessing process.
Are you currently struggling in your marriage Relationship?
The words of consent exchanged on your wedding day provide rich reflection for those married for years & call out to Almighty God to shower you with his grace, love and mercy. When going through a rough period of time, pray these vows each day calling upon the grace of the sacrament to strengthen you and your spouse.
Priest: Since it is your intention to enter the covenant of Holy Matrimony, join your right hands and declare your consent before God and his Church.
Groom: I, (name), take you, (name), to be my wife. I promise to be faithful to you in good times and in bad, in sickness and in health, to love you and to honor you all the days of my life.
Bride: I, (name), take you, (name), to be my husband. I promise to be faithful to you in good times and in bad, in sickness and in health, to love you and to honor you all the days of my life.
Additional Recommendations on FORMED:
Marriage
Your Relationship with Your Spouse: Practical Advice from Pope Francis (video)
Married Saints and Blesseds through the Centuries by Ferdinand Holbock (eBook)
Marriage: The Real v. the Ideal (podcast)
Men and Women Are from Eden by Dr. Mary Healy (audio)
Men, Women and the Mystery of Love by Dr. Edward Sri (audio)
Growing Together with Your Spouse with Tami Kiser (video)
For Love and Marriage by Johnnette Benkovic (audio)
How to Save Your Marriage Before Meeting Your Spouse by Jason Evert (audio)
FORMED Now: Praying as Christ Taught Us with Tim Gray and Ben Akers (video)
Chastity/Family Planning
From Love, by Love, for Love: A Deeper Understanding of Sex, Same-Sex Attraction, and Authentic Love by Fr. Mike Schmitz (audio)
God’s Plan for Love: Humanae Vitae, Sex, and Authentic Freedom by Samuel Aquila (audio)
Green Sex: The Case for Natural Family Planning by Jason Evert (audio)
Why Humanae Vitae Was Right edited by Janet E. Smith (book)
Marriage: The Rock on Which the Family Is Built by William May (audio Book)
Theology for Beginners by Frank Sheed (audio Book)
Parenting
How to Keep Your Kids Catholic by Ken Hensley (audio)
Discovering God Together: The Catholic Guide to Raising Faithful Kids by Gregory and Lisa Popcak (audio)
Daily Gospel Reflections
Encourage all couples and marriage preparation catechists to subscribe to the FORMED Daily Reflections and start their day together with a short and inspiring reflection on the gospel reading. To sign up, go to formed.org/daily and enter your name and email address.