Matrimony

The matrimonial covenant, by which a man and a woman establish between themselves a partnership of the whole of life, is by its nature ordered toward the good of the spouses and the procreation and education of offspring; this covenant between baptized persons has been raised by Christ the Lord to the dignity of a sacrament. Catechism of the Catholic Church 1601

Members of St. Anthony of Padua Parish should attend Church and see the pastor after Mass to arrange an appointment at least six months ahead of the desired wedding date. Wedding dates must be scheduled in person. Wedding dates and times will not be scheduled by phone or email, etc.

Resources for planning your marriage and wedding at St. Anthony of Padua:

Preparation for Marriage Forms

Please print all 8 pages and neatly

fill out all the information you can.
Leave blank any section, and there

will be several, which do not apply

to you, or of which you are not sure. Please note that there are separate sections for the groom and bride to fill out individually.

Preparation Checklist, Guidelines and Wedding Planner

Please print all 5 pages and use this

to begin planning the

wedding service.

Bible Reading Suggestions

This document totals 17 pages, just print the needed pages to save paper.

Please print two copies of each choice of the following:

1. First Reading (Old Testament)
2. Second Reading (New Testament)
3. Gospel Reading (Matthew, Mark,