The sacrament of matrimony is a union between a man and a woman who are interested in building a covenant of love within the teachings of the Catholic Church. Archdiocesan policy requires a six-month preparation period for the sacrament of Matrimony. Couples who are interested in celebrating their marriage at Saint James Catholic Church must be a parishioner or related to a parishioner and must contact Fabiola Sanchez at least six months prior to anticipated wedding date. See Wedding Guidelines for more information.