Matrimony
MATRIMONY
Marriage – a sacrament with a difference. The Sacrament of Marriage is different from the other six sacraments. Unlike the others, marriage is recognised as an essential part of secular society. Get rid of all religion, in other words, and marriage still makes sense.
MATRIMONY
Many Catholics marry someone who belongs to a different Church or who has no religious beliefs. It’s important that such couples take time to understand one another’s point of view on all religious and domestic matters. Each partner is called to respect the others’ point of view and must allow them the freedom to practise their faith. It’s also important that the partner who isn’t a Catholic knows and understands the obligations the Catholic has to keep their own faith and to bring up any child they might have in that faith. It’s important too, that the Catholic understands and respects the religious views of their partner with sincere reverence.
You need to meet the Parish Priest or the Officiating Priest at least six months before the wedding date, to get the requirements you need to begin the process of your wedding.
Some requirements needed are:
- Baptismal Certificate
- Confirmation Certificate if available
- Attend a Pre-Marriage Education Programme – contact the Pompallier Diocesan Centre on (09) 360 3025 or via email or you can check out the website www.catholicmarriage.org.nz