Matrimony
The sacrament of marriage
“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." - CCC 1601
Marriage & Marriage Prep
Those who enter a sacramental marriage proclaim their participation in and with the values, beliefs, and mission of the Catholic Church. For this reason, the Church has a responsibility to ensure a certain quality of relationship and understanding as prerequisites for a sacramental marriage. Moreover, couples entering marriage have a right to experience the support of their faith community at this significant moment in their lives, and to receive the benefits of the wisdom of the community for the success of their marriage. The purpose of the marriage preparation process is, therefore, to allow the experience of the wider community to help a couple to look carefully at married life, as well as to anticipate any difficulties that they may experience so that their marriage may be a lifelong covenant.
"The intimate community of life and love which constitutes the married state has been established by the Creator and endowed by him with its own proper laws.... God himself is the author of marriage."
- CCC 1603
FAQs
1. Can I get married at the Newman Center if I’m not a parishioner?
The bride or the groom must be a parishioner at St. Lawrence Newman Center to be married here.
2. Can I get married at the Newman Center if my fiancé is not Catholic?
Yes, if you are a parishioner, but a dispensation will most likely be needed.
3. Can I get married at the Newman Center if I’m not Catholic?
Not if neither you nor your fiancé is Catholic. Yes, if at least one person is Catholic and is a member of the Newman Center.
4. Can I use the social hall or the gym as a reception space?
Unfortunately, we do not allow receptions in the social hall or gym.
5. Can I livestream my wedding?
Those who wish to livestream their wedding, please review and sign the following form.
