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.
· Meet with a priest (Fr. Peter/ Fr. Paul) in person during business hours (between 9 and 11:45 AM or 1:30 and 5:00 PM).
· Return the Wedding Preparation Information Form along with a check and the contract sheet in order to reserve the church/chapel. (form download)
Documents required
i. Current (dated within six months) Baptism Certificates (Baptized Catholic & Non Catholic) Not applicable for non baptized person
ii. First Holy Communion Certificates (For Catholics only)
iii. Confirmation Certificates (For Catholics only)
iv. Affidavit forms (For Both - Signed by the parents/brothers/sisters)
v. Dispensation form – if one is not a Catholic (signed by the Catholic only)
vi. Pre Nuptial Enquiry (Both will sign this confidential form in the presence of the priest who deals with all documents when all your paperwork is completed including FOCCUS & Sponsor Couple Program)
vii. Marriage License (One week prior to wedding date/ or on the rehearsal day)
viii. Marriage Certificate for convalidation (if married outside Catholic church along with other documents)
Courses and Sponsor couples program
ix. FOCCUS class - one day – this must be done prior to Sponsor couple program
x. Sponsor couple program – takes 4 weeks after FOCCUS Class
For FOCCUS – Glen Abel at 972 233 1966
For Sponsor couple program – Elizabeth Dominguez at 972 381 0190
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Annulment requirements - Contact Margie Medlin at 972 239 9747 – She will be dealing with your paper work
1. Application for filing annulments
2. Marriage certificate & Divorce degree
3. Time frame one to two years or more depending on the nature of marriage and divorce
Please note: The Diocese of Dallas requires all the documents to be verified before the wedding with the following deadlines
1. Marriages take place within the diocese /All Saints - 40 days before the wedding date
2. Marriages take place outside the diocese but in USA -70 days before the wedding date
3. Marriages take place outside the country (not in USA) – 100 days before the wedding date
Important information for wedding celebration
1. After verification of your documents, the Tribunal office from our diocese will send your documents to the Church where your wedding takes place and you will also be notified by the diocese.
2. You need to meet with Wedding coordinator if you need. Beverly Dawson – 972 778 0356 (voice mail only) or bdawson@allsaintsdallas.org
3. You also need to meet with Music Director for choice of hymns. Don Essmiller 972 778 0332 or Essmiller@aol.com
4. When you sign up pre nuptial enquiry form you will also meet with the priest for an hour for various clarifications &instructions and also to pick up Readings and rite (formula) for the wedding liturgy
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:
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?
In order to take full advantage of this preparation time please make sure your initial contact with a priest or deacon of All Saints at least six month before your intended Wedding Date.
Within two weeks of your initial meeting with the priest/deacon contact the Directors of Parish Engaged Couple Sponsor Program for a FOCCUS date.
The priest/deacon or Director of Parish Engaged Couple Sponsor Program will assist you in making an informed choice of the programs in which you will participate.
We strongly recommend that you complete your marriage preparation before you send invitations or at least two months prior to your wedding date.
Download the complete Wedding Guidelines of All Saints Catholic Church
* 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!