The Sacrament of Matrimony

Matrimony, or Marriage, like Holy Orders, is a sacrament that consecrates for a particular mission in building up the Church, and that provides grace for accomplishing that mission. This sacrament, seen as a sign of the love uniting Christ and the Church, establishes between the spouses a permanent and exclusive bond, sealed by God. Accordingly, a marriage between baptized persons, validly entered into and consummated, cannot be dissolved. The sacrament confers on them the grace they need for attaining holiness in their married life and for responsible acceptance and upbringing of their children.

As a condition for validity, the sacrament is celebrated in the presence of a priest or deacon, and at least two other witnesses, though in the theological tradition of the Catholic Church, the ministers of the sacrament are the couple themselves. If one of the two is a non-Catholic Christian, their marriage is licit only if the permission of the competent authority of the Catholic Church is obtained. If one of the two is not a Christian (i.e. has not been baptized), the competent authority's dispensation is necessary for validity.

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Matrimony at St. Martin de Porres Parish

Getting married is one of the most significant events of your life.  St. Martin's clergy and wedding coordinators will help you prepare for Holy Matrimony.  First, the engaged couple will meet with the priest or deacon who will preside over their ceremony.  Then, you will be invited to attend a wedding information meeting and an engaged encounter retreat. Coordinators provide a tour of the facilities, and will sit down with you to discuss information regarding the florist, photographer, videographer, music, altar servers and other important details.

Our wedding coordinator will facilitate your wedding rehearsal and will be there before the actual ceremony to ensure that the details are in order. If you are interested in getting married at St. Martin de Porres Church, please contact our front office to schedule an appointment with a member of our clergy.

Contact: Connie Bryant   Phone: (714) 970-2771