Congratulations on your engagement!
The Parish of St. James Catholic Church welcomes you in your preparation for the Sacrament of Marriage. We celebrate with you and it is our hope that we can assist you so that your wedding and your marriage are a blessed event in your lives and in the lives of others. Please read over the materials below and keep in mind that although we do need to cover policies and guidelines, our ultimate goal is to help enrich your marriage and its connection with Christ and the Church. Please contact the parish office seven months before your marriage.
Preparation and Requirement Checklist:
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Meeting with the Priest:
There are typically at least a couple of meetings with the couple to talk about marriage as well as the wedding. -
Engaged Encounter:
This is a weekend retreat in the Portland area. You can find dates, times, and information at their website: oregonengagedencounter.org -
NFP Workshop or Information:
This is an informational workshop to help people to understand a natural and effective way for real family planning. It depends on the availability of an expert to be able to offer it but you will be given notice of the date and time when it is available.
| Marriage Frequently Asked Questions | Checklist of Items to Complete | Guidelines |
Resources & Links
If you want to understand the Christian and Catholic understanding of marriage, please look over the US Catholic Bishops website that deals with marriage. It is an excellent resource.
A retreat as an engaged couple is part of the Marriage Preparation Program. Engaged Encounter offers retreats at various times during the year. You can find information at the link below:
If you want to have some Resources and information on what Natural Family Planning (NFP) is, how to do it, and why it is a good option for couples, click the link below:
