The sacrament of matrimony brings a man and a woman together in marriage. By receiving matrimony, a couple enters into a sacred covenant. By their marriage, the couple witnesses Christ’s spousal love for the Church.

Because of the seriousness of the commitment of marriage and its sacramental nature, couples enter into a period of preparation that begins at least six months before the ceremony. Preparations include setting a date, meeting with the priest, possibly working with a mentor couple through the Marriage Preparation process, attending an Engaged Encounter retreat, studying natural family planning, etc.

Contact Danielle Cooper at worksofmercy@stmichaelportland.org or fill out our contact form to get started on this wonderful journey.

Wedding Guidelines

Wedding Novena

 

What is Marriage Prep?

  • Read "Be Devoted" by Bob Schuchts

  • Prepare and Enrich Inventory, mentored by a married couple

  • Six Marriage Prep classes in the Spring


Pre-Marriage Videos

 

Communication

Conflict

 
 
 

Commitment

Connection

 
 

Extra Video:

 

Adventure