“A man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh. So they are no longer two but one flesh.”
Mark 10:7-8
In a sacramental marriage, God’s love becomes present to the spouses in their total union and also flows through them to their family and community. The sacrament of Christian marriage involves their entire life as they journey together and become more able to give to and receive from each other. Their life becomes sacramental to the extent that the couple cooperates with God’s action in their life and sees themselves as living “in Christ” and Christ living and acting in their relationship, attitudes, and actions.
GETTING MARRIED AT OUR PARISH
JUST ENGAGED?
Congratulations! Call the parish office and make an appointment as soon as you can after getting engaged. The Archdiocese requires a minimum eight-month preparation period before the wedding. The marriage prep process is designed not just for a beautiful wedding day, but to build the type of marriage that will last till death do us part.
Contact Us! (9-12 months before the wedding)
Call Holy Name Catholic Church at 970-879-0671 or email holyname@catholicsteamboat.org
to schedule a meeting or discuss wedding preparations.
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If you live outside of Routt County, plan to participate in Catholic marriage preparation in the parish where you live.
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The fee to schedule a wedding at Holy Name is $2000, which is for the use of the church only. This fee does not include a stipend for the priest officiating the wedding, flowers, decorations, program printing or music/musicians. For already active and participating members of Holy Name Parish, the wedding fee will be discussed during your marriage preparation.
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7-8 months before wedding
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Complete FOCCUS Inventory (online or in person at the Church)
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Meet with FOCCUS Facilitator
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Start marriage prep course
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Introduction to Theology of the Body
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Schedule second meeting with parish contact
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Submit records to Holy Name Office (1 year to 6 months prior to wedding)
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Baptismal Records
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Declaration of Nullity (if applicable)
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Death Certificate (if applicable)
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Copy of civil marriage license (if seeking convalidation)
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Complete and return Freedom of Marry Forms
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4-6 weeks before the wedding
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Have final meeting with your priest or deacon
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Submit certificates of completion for:
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FOCCUS Inventory
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Marriage Prep Course
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Natural Family Planning Course
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Provide liturgy and music selection to liturgy coordinator
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"Together for Life" book
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Plan rehearsal
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Apply for marriage license at any county clerk office
(date of license must not exceed 30 days prior to the wedding)
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The professional musicians at Holy Name Catholic Parish will make your wedding truly special. Holy Name has a state-of-the-art sound system couples with musicians that bring to life music and liturgy.
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Deadline for payment in full is one month prior to wedding date.
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Deadline for music selection is six weeks prior to wedding date.
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View the PDF for full details below:
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