Most people are called to the married life rather than to the religious life or to life as a single person. Through the sacrament of matrimony, God gives special graces to help married couples with life's difficulties, especially to help them raise their children as loving followers of Christ.

Marriage always involves three parties: the bride, the groom, and God. When two Christians receive the sacrament of matrimony, God is with them, witnessing and blessing their marriage covenant. For Catholics, God does this through the priest or deacon who presides at the wedding as the Church's witness.

A sacramental marriage is permanent; only death can break it (Mk 10:1-12; Rom 7:2-3; 1Cor 7:10-11). This holy union is a living symbol of the unbreakable relationship between Christ and his Church (Eph 5:21-33). It is celebrating faithfulness and fidelity with God at the center of a couple's marriage.

All arrangements must be made with the church at least six (6) months before the wedding date. Preparation classes are required before celebration of the sacrament.