Marriage

The Sacrament of Marriage within the Catholic Church is the loving union of a husband and wife and expresses your belief that God supports you in your married life together. For a wedding in the Catholic Church at least one of the couple must be a Baptised Catholic. Couples planning to marry in the Catholic Church are required to participate in the Centacare Relationship Education Program. This is an important opportunity for you to stop and focus on your relationship prior to taking the commitment of marriage.

The Sacrament of Marriage within the Catholic Church signifies the beautiful union between a husband and wife, reflecting the belief that God is a supportive presence in their shared journey. A pivotal requirement for a wedding in the Catholic Church is that at least one of the couple must be a Baptised Catholic. Moreover, couples preparing for marriage within the Catholic Church are mandated to partake in the Centacare Relationship Education Program. This program holds significant importance as it allows couples to pause and concentrate on their relationship, offering a valuable opportunity to strengthen their bond before committing to marriage.

You are encouraged to book into the Relationship Education Program as soon as possible following your wedding booking with us. A meeting will then be scheduled for you to meet the Priest who will continue your Marriage Preparation and will be your Marriage Celebrant.

As part of your marriage preparation, you are asked to reflect on God presence in your life, your future and of course, your marriage.
It is important that if either of you have previously been married in either a religious or civil ceremony, that you discuss this with us at the time of your initial enquiry.
MUSIC FOR THE WEDDING: Music for your marriage rite MUST be SACRED and LITURGICALLY CORRECT. Help us to keep your marriage ceremony sacred.
Enquiries and Bookings with Centacare Relationship Education Program: 08 8215 6700.
You may download our Parish Wedding Information Booklet below.
For a booking or more information on Marriage contact the parish office by:
Phone 08 8346 3901 (Tuesdays to Fridays) or email shparish@shphf.com.au
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