A married couple reflects God’s love and His image because they become one flesh. - Pope Francis
Holy Matrimony is the wonderful sacrament that reaches into the heart of human love and lifts it into the heart of God. In this sacrament, a couple pledge their lives to each other and invite God’s gift of children, that their family may be forever graced by God, who is Love itself.
If you would like to get married at St Ann’s or St Christopher’s, your first step is to speak to the parish priest and arrange an appointment. Please be aware that at least six months will be needed to complete all the necessary preparations, not least because we will be working to satisfy both the Church’s Canon Law and the Civil Law of the Land.
MATRIMONY
Marriage is a sacred covenant between a man and a woman, a visible sign of God's love for His people. If you are considering the sacrament of Matrimony, our Parish offers marriage preparation programs to help you discern and prepare for this lifelong commitment. Please contact our Parish office well in advance to begin the process of marriage preparation and to schedule your wedding ceremony.
Wedding Planners may offer you guidance on preparation for the ceremony – but please check with your parish as their information may not always be fully accurate or complete. We also meet several couples who have been married in a civil ceremony and now seek a “blessing” (or more precisely “Convalidation”) in Church. Please be aware that once again, the full six months’ preparation time will be required to cover some additional preparatory steps, but we will be more than happy to discuss the process with you.
Marriage Preparation Course in the parish is run by the Sisters. If you would like to find out more about Marriage in the Catholic Church, click through to “Marriage Care“. The organisation “Marriage Care” also exists to support those who may be experiencing difficulties in their relationships, offering counselling and adviceo