Matrimony

Matrimony


The matrimonial covenant, by which a man and a woman establish between themselves a partnership of the whole of life, is by its nature 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.

Preparing for the Sacrament of Marriage - All Saints Catholic Church

 

Immediate Preparation 

Although we recognize that al of your life has been preparing you for this new journey in faith, we believe that the seriousness of marriage commitment requires an equally serious time of immediate preparation set aside before the sacramental celebration. The preferred time frame to start the preparation is one year, and no case less than six months prior to the wedding date.

 

All Saints parish community and the Catholic Diocese of Dallas cooperate in providing several different programs and services to help you formulate the most beneficial preparation program for your selves.  To be married at All Saints you will participate in some combination of the programs describes below:

 

 

FOCCUS

The parish offers a premarital inventory called the FOCCUS instrument (i.e. facilitation Open Couple Communications, Understanding and Study) which identifies attitudes, values and behavior, which the couple needs to discuss in order to know each other adequately enough for marriage.

 

After completion of the FOCCUS instrument at All Saints the couple may choose one of the following programs:

 

All Saints Parish Sponsor Couple Program

Diocesan sponsor Engaged Encounter Weekend.

 

The All Saints Parish Sponsor Couple Program

Using the FOCCUS instrument as well as their own training and experience, married couples specially selected from the parish, work with engaged couples to help them better understand the nature of sacramental marriage.  The Sponsor Couple are trained by the Diocese and volunteer their time to support those desiring marriage in the church.

  

The Engaged Encounter

The Engaged Encounter is a weekend retreat for couples planning marriage.  It is designed to give couples an opportunity to dialogue honestly and intensively about their future life together.  Interdenominational and interfaith couples, as well as those who are both Catholic, are most welcome.

 

An ideal time for couples to attend would be six months prior to the wedding date.  To make arrangements to participate in an Engaged Encounter, contact the Department of Sacramental Formation, Marriage Ministry of the Diocese of Dallas (214.528.2360).

 

In summary: What Do You Need To Do?

 

 

*   Note: All fees must be paid in full at the time of booking in order to secure your wedding date.  Since prices are subject to change, please confirm the current pricing with the Parish Secretary.

**  Parishioner – Active member of the Parish for twelve (12) months prior to wedding, i.e. involved in organization, ministry, contribute to Parish Stewardship, and Capital Campaign.

 

The Fee Amount of $350 (parishioner) or $500 (non-parishioner) will not be refunded, under any circumstances.

 

The priest will complete the Wedding Preparation Information Form during the initial visit.

 

Please note: The Wedding Preparation Information Form can be downloaded and printed!