Marriage

•  Marriage in the Roman Catholic Church is a life long commitment.
• To celebrate the sacrament of marriage one of the persons intending to marry must be a Roman Catholic.
• Neither of those intending to marry must have been married before (either in a civil ceremony or that of any church denomination).
• The only exception to this rule is if an annulment of a previous attempted marriage has been obtained.
• If neither of those intending to marry lives in the parish special permission must be sought.
• The couple will be required to attend a marriage preparation programme.
• Notice of at least six months or longer, should be given before a marriage is to be celebrated.

 There is another point to remember:

•  It is a good idea to speak as soon as possible to the Parish Secretary (023 9226 2289).