The Sacrament of Holy Matrimony
Congratulations on your engagement and decision to marry in the Church! Holy Mother Church teaches that holy matrimony is a sacred union instituted by God. By preparing for and celebrating your marriage in the Church,
you are proclaiming this sacredness to your family, friends and community. We are happy to assist you!
May God bless you as you prepare to begin your new life together.
~ The Clergy of St. Thomas Aquinas Church
All couples wishing to celebrate the Sacrament of Holy Matrimony at St. Thomas Aquinas must contact the church office at least eight months prior to the anticipated wedding date, and meet the following criteria:
- A least one individual must be a Catholic, with no canonical impediments to marriage, and a registered member of St. Thomas Aquinas parish.
- For couples wishing to celebrate the Sacrament of Holy Matrimony at St. Thomas Aquinas, dates and times for weddings will not be given without meeting with the priest or deacon first.
- All couples preparing for the Sacrament of Holy Matrimony will be required to meet with the priest or deacon on several occasions.
There is also certain paperwork to be completed. For Catholic(s), a Baptismal Certificate issued within six months of the wedding date must be provided. Those who are Baptized Non-Catholics will need to provide evidence of their baptism in the form of a Baptismal Certificate or other such document provided at the time of their baptism.
The Sacrament of Holy Matrimony is normally celebrated on Saturdays. Wedding times at St. Thomas Aquinas are at 2:00 p.m. Wedding rehearsals are held on Friday evenings.
For more information or to begin your preparation for the Sacrament of Holy Matrimony here at St. Thomas Aquinas, contact Bianca Orbe (704) 549-1607, x210 or email.
Ongoing Formation & Support for Married Couples
See below for great resources for married couples!
