Matrimony | Matrimonio
Steps toward Marriage | Pasos Hacia el Matrimonio
A minimum of four months preparation is required.
1. Contact Parish- An appointment will be made with the priest or pastoral minister to discuss the wedding preparations. Parish directory
2. Initial Meeting- At this time a TENTATIVE date for the wedding may be set and other details about the formation process will be discussed.
3. Prepare Enrich- Completion of an instrument, such as Prepare and Enrich. This assessment provides a comprehensive snapshot of the couple’s relationship. Your parish will set it up for you, and upon completion, will schedule a follow-up session to review the results. www.prepare-enrich.com
4. Engaged Encounter- Participation in an event, such as Engaged Encounter or a couple-to-couple group session that are designed to help the couple take a better look at their relationship and to discover areas where growth may be needed. Engaged Encounter
5. Natural Family Planning- 1-hour introductory session, in person or video conference, of methods that are based on the observation of the naturally occurring signs and symptoms of the fertile and infertile phases of a woman's cycle. www.dcdiocese.org/nfp
6. Other Sessions- With Priest or pastoral minister to complete paperwork, discuss Prepare Enrich results, choose prayers and readings for wedding liturgy.
7. Necessary documents:
-Recently issued copy (dated within 6 months) of the Catholic party’s baptism certificate with other sacramental notations included, and a copy of the baptized non-Catholic’s baptism certificate (if it can be obtained) or some other copy of the record of baptism.
-Natural Family Planning introductory session certificate.
-Engaged Encounter certificate.
Vocation to Marriage | La Vocacíón al Matrimonio
The vocation to marriage is a beautiful expression of God's free, total, faithful, and fruitful love. Your desire to receive the Sacrament of Holy Matrimony is a great blessing for you and for the Church!
La vocación al matrimonio es una bella expresión del amor libre, total, fiel y fructífero de Dios. ¡Tu deseo de recibir el Sacramento del Santo Matrimonio es una gran bendición para ti y para la Iglesia!
The Diocesan norm requires the couple to contact the priest or deacon at least four months prior to the wedding. We encourage you to contact your parish as soon as possible to discuss the norms for setting dates, and other preparation events that your pastor may invite you to attend.
La norma diocesana requiere que la pareja se ponga en contacto con el sacerdote o el diácono al menos cuatro meses antes de la boda. Le recomendamos que se comunique con su parroquia lo antes posible para hablar sobre las normas para establecer fechas y otros eventos de preparación a los que su pastor puede invitarlo a asistir.
Here is some basic information about the preparation process that might be helpful before you meet with the priest or pastoral minister:
Aquí hay información básica sobre el proceso de preparación que podría ser útil antes de reunirse con el sacerdote o ministro pastoral:
Elements of Marriage Preparation | Elementos de la Preparación Matrimonial
The required steps of preparation for marriage in the Catholic Church are offered in hopes that the sacredness and beauty of the Sacrament of Marriage will be ever more apparent, that hearts will be touched by God’s love, and that the grace of God will be manifest as these guidelines are followed (Diocese of Dodge City Guidelines).
Los pasos necesarios para prepararse para el matrimonio en la Iglesia Católica se ofrecen con la esperanza de que la santidad y la belleza del Sacramento del Matrimonio sean cada vez más evidentes, que los corazones sean tocados por el amor de Dios y que la gracia de Dios se manifieste conforme se siguen estas pautas (Pautas de la Diócesis de Dodge City).
Instrument- Complete the couple assessment and discussion of the results with the priest or pastoral minister.
Instrumento- Finalización de la evaluación y discutir los resultados con el sacerdote o el ministro pastoral.
Event- Attendance at an Engaged-Encounter retreat weekend or couple-to-couple group session
Evento- Asistencia a un fin de semana del retiro de Encuentro Para Novios o una sesión de grupo de parejas
Sessions- Other sessions with Priest or Pastoral Minister may also be required in helping the couple to develop an understanding and appreciation of the Sacrament of Marriage.
Sesiones- Otras sesiones con el sacerdote o ministro pastoral también pueden ser necesarias para ayudar a la pareja a desarrollar un entendimiento y aprecio del Sacramento del matrimonio.
If the engaged couple is coming from another Diocese, we ask that they participate in the approved marriage preparation program of their Diocese, with the inclusion of the Natural Family Planning Session.
Si la pareja comprometida viene de otra Diócesis, les pedimos que participen en el programa aprobado de preparación matrimonial de su Diócesis, con la inclusión de la Sesión de planificación familiar natural.
Marriage Resources | Recursos Para Matrimonio
Watching the Beloved series by Augustine Institute, followed by discussion questions (click the link below), couples can deepen their understanding of Marriage as a Sacrament, its roots in Scripture and the wedding vows. It can be used by individual couples or in groups. The video series is available in DVD and in Formed.org.
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Viendo los videos de la serie Amado de Augustine Institute, seguido por preguntas para compartir (haga clic al enlace de abajo), la pareja puede profundizar su comprensión del Matrimonio como Sacramento, sus raíces en las Escrituras y los votos matrimoniales. Puede ser utilizado en pareja o en grupos de parejas. Está disponible en DVD y en Formed.org.
Take the couple's challenge to Eat, Talk & Pray together! Acepta el desafío de parejas de Comer, Hablar y Jugar juntos!
Answer the questions regarding your childhood separately and then come together to talk about your answers to deepen your understanding of your spouse's upbringing.
Respondan las preguntas por separado, después compartan sus respuestas para profundizar su entendimiento sobre la crianza de su pareja.
Marriage Enrichment Retreat
This retreat consists of talks about the Christian Calling, the Sacrament of Matrimony, Passing on the Faith to Our Children, and Forgiveness. It allows time for couple and group reflection questions, lunch, opportunity for confessions during a time of adoration and may conclude with Mass.
If you are interested in offering a retreat like this at your parish, please contact me and we can explore how it can be adapted to your parish's particular needs.
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Prayer for Married Couples | Oracion Por las Parejas Casadas
Almighty and eternal God, You blessed the union of married couples so that they might reflect the union of Christ with his Church: look with kindness on them. Renew their marriage covenant, increase your love in them, and strengthen their bond of peace so that, with their children, they may always rejoice in the gift of your blessing. We ask this through Christ our Lord.
Amen.
Dios todopoderoso y eterno, has bendecido la unión de las parejas casadas para que puedan reflejar la union de Cristoc con su Iglesia: míralos con amabilidad. Renueva su alianza matrimonial, aumenta tu amor en ellos, y fortalece su lazo de paz, para que, con sus hijos, siempre puedan recogijarse en el regalo de su bendición. Te lo pedimos por Cristo nuestro Señor.
Amen.
"Marriage is a call to give oneself to one's spouse as fully as Christ gave himself to the Church."
-United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, Marriage: Love and Life in the Divine Plan, 32