Marriage

Marriage is the matrimonial covenant, by which a man and a woman, establish between themselves a partnership of the whole of life, whicbh by its nature is 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.
Contacts:
Marriage Prep/FOCCUS Couples Information | Joan Menicucci
Marriage Tribunal Advocate Information | Contact the Parish Priests

 

To begin planning your wedding at Ave Maria, reference these documents:

• USCCB FAQs About Catholic Marriage
• USCCB Pamphlet:  Marriage:  Love and Life in the Divine Plan
• Vatican and US Bishop’s Publications, Statements, and Resources on Marriage
• Guidelines for Medical Intervention
• 2009 Marriage Preparation Information Sheet
• 2009 Spanish Marriage Preparation Dates
• Couples Checklist of Required Actions & Documents for Marriage
• Wedding Contact Information
• Diocese's Sacramental Preparation Policies
• Diocese's Year-Long Marriage Planning Information (pamphlet)
• Marriage Planning Checklist
• Preparing the Wedding Liturgy in the Mass or Preparing the Wedding Liturgy out of the Mass
• Selecting Your Liturgy in the Mass or Selecting Your Liturgy out of the Mass
• Marriage Preparation Classes
• Marriage Encounter Retreat
• Natural Family Planning Information and Classes

What’s the Catholic Church say about Domestic Violence?

USCCB Pastoral Letter:  “When I Call for Help”

National Domestic Violence Hotline
911 or 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
Email:  ndvh@ndvh.org

An annulment is to declare a marriage invalid, to declare that a marriage was never a true marriage in the eyes of a church. Learn more about annulments from the Diocese of Colorado Springs.

• Annulment Procedures
• Address of His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI concerning Annulments Today

Get your marriage recognized with the Catholic Church with these documents:

• Convalidation Checklist
• Convalidation Ceremony