The Catholic Community of

307 W. Dixie Avenue, Elizabethtown KY 42701  270-765-6268 Email Us

Holy Matrimony is a Sacrament in the Catholic Church and is governed by canon law and diocesan policies. These laws and policies determine who, when, how and where Catholics can marry. You or your prospective spouse must be a registered, practicing Catholic and be free to enter into a marriage to be married in a Catholic Church. 

Your wedding day is one of the most important events in your life. The information provided here is to assist you in your planning and to provide you with a better understanding of what is required for a Catholic wedding. Your knowledge will help prevent disappointment and misunderstanding. 
 
Marriage preparation is a pastoral ministry of a parish. Couples need to contact the Parish Office at least 6 months prior to their desired wedding date to begin marriage preparation. Where there is a remarriage on the part of one or both of the parties, a declaration of nullity must be obtained for each one before a wedding date can be discussed. They will then follow the same preparations as those entering a first marriage. These couples must see the priest immediately to begin this process.
 
In the course of the required premarital counseling (canonical and diocesan), the priest or deacon will review the marriage preparation ministry with the couple and begin compiling the marriage file. Couples participate in both a marriage readiness process with the presiding priest or deacon, and either the marriage preparation workshop sponsored by the local Catholic churches, the Engaged Encounter Weekend in Cullman sponsored by the diocese or the Parish Sponsor Couple program. 

Our Parish Hall may be rented for a wedding reception. The parish secretary can provide information on availability, fees, contract, insurance requirements, etc., for a reservation.

Contact: Glory Kramer
270-765-5476 Ext. 231
Email: gkramer@kvnet.org

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