Marriage

Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her.

Ephesians 5:15

At its most basic level, marriage is a union between a man and a woman for the purpose of procreation and mutual love and support.

In the Catholic Church, marriage is considered to be more than a natural institution. It was elevated by Christ Himself, in His participation in the wedding at Cana (John 2:1-11), to be one of the seven Sacraments. A marriage between two Christians, therefore, has a supernatural element as well as a natural one.

The ministers of the Sacrament of Marriage are the spouses themselves, because the mark - the external sign - of the Sacrament is not the wedding Mass, but the marriage covenant itself. The marriage covenant is not the wedding license or registration, but rather the promises that each spouse makes to the other.

The effect of the Sacrament is an increase in sanctifying grace for the spouses, a participation in the divine life of God.

Contact the pastor (306-789-8276) at least 8 months prior to the intended marriage date.  Couples are encouraged to take a marriage preparation course.

Marriage Preparation Weekend - Engaged Encounter

Introduction to Marriage - videos