The Sacrament of Marriage


Congratulations on your engagement! Our Lady of Light is excited to help you begin this journey as husband and wife. Please contact  the Parish Office to begin the marriage preparation process with us. Please contact Suzi in the Parish Office to begin the marriage preparation process with us. 

 

Marriage Enrichment Resources: Rings

While marriage is a special blessing for Christians because of the grace of Christ, marriage is also a natural blessing and gift for everyone in all times and cultures.
It is a source of blessing to the couple, to their families, and to society and includes the wondrous gift of co-creating human life. Indeed, as Pope John Paul II never tired of reminding us, the future of humanity depends on marriage and the family. Marriage: Love and Life in the Divine Plan, A Pastoral Letter of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (2009) 

US Bishops’ website for marriages:


 

 

“Among the many blessings that God has showered upon us in Christ is the blessing of marriage, a gift bestowed by the Creator from the creation of the human race…

It is a source of blessing to the couple, to their families, and to society and includes the wondrous gift of co-creating human life.


Online Marriage Enrichment Formation:

 

Overcoming Adversity:

Retrouvaille is for couples with marital problems that want marriage help. Those who are considering marriage separation and those who are already separated or divorced are encouraged to consider the Retrouvaille Program. There is always hope of reviving your relationship. Some couples come to Retrouvaille during the initial signs of a marriage problem. Other couples are in a state of despair and hopelessness when they attend the program. Many lawyers and judges send couples to Retrouvaille as a prerequisite to filing for a divorce or rendering final decisions. Many marriage counselors and family therapists send their clients to Retrouvaille as a prerequisite to counseling. These professionals know that the tools of communication in marriage taught in the program are often what couples need.

 

Please let us know how we can pray for you or support you during the many different seasons your marriage may pass through.