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:
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.
Please print all 5 pages and use this
to begin planning the
wedding service.
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,
Luke or John)
4. General Intercessions (there are
two formats)
Give one copy of items 1, 2, and 4 to the person you have chosen to read them. Give one copy of everything to the priest when you meet with him.