Marriage


The sacrament of matrimony beautifully celebrates the love and union of a man and a woman. In this irrevocable covenant, the unity and love of the couple is meant to signify and share in the mystery of unity and fruitful love that exists between Christ and the Church. Husband and wife are called by God to help each other grow in holiness in their life together. They also help each other to raise any children God gives to them in the love and knowledge of God, who is the source of all love.

The Catholic Church views matrimony as an immensely important gift to the whole Church. Therefore, we pledge our prayers and resources to those preparing for this sacrament, and to those already married.

Knowing the many challenges facing married couples today, we believe that a solid and practical preparation to receive the Sacrament of Christian Marriage is more important now than ever. The marriage preparation program focuses on helping a couple attain the skills needed to allow their union to flourish in their life-long commitment as a married couple.

Preparation Details

The policy of the Diocese of Colorado Springs is that an engaged couple should present themselves to the priest at least twelve months prior to the intended wedding date. Call the parish office at 633-8711 to talk to a priest.

  1. There will be an initial meeting with the priest who will preside at the wedding.

  2. FOCCUS Instrument: the FOCCUS (Facilitating Open Couple Communication Understanding & Study) is a self-diagnostic instrument designed to help couples learn more about themselves and their unique relationship. The FOCCUS takes approximately 2 hours and is offered the 4th Tuesday of every month.

  3. The engaged couple will meet about 5 times for two hours with a host couple.

  4. There will be an additional meeting or two with the presiding priest to discuss the sacramental nature of marriage and the wedding ceremony itself.

Other arrangements are possible for couples living out of town or in separate cities.

Reserving the Church


A wedding date and time is not considered "firm" until the couple has completed “Use Agreement” and “Guidelines for Use of the Church for Weddings” forms, and paid the required fees (which cover the Wedding Coordinator, a use fee, and a refundable damage deposit).