The Sacrament of Matrimony
"The marriage covenant, by which a man and a woman form with each other an intimate communion of life and love, has been founded and endowed with its own special laws by the Creator. By its very nature it is ordered to the good of the couple, as well as to the generation and education of children. Christ the Lord raised marriage between the baptized to the dignity of a sacrament (cf CIC, can. 1055 # 1; cf. GS 48 # 1).
Since marriage establishes the couple in a public state of life in the Church, it is fitting that its celebration be public, in the framework of a liturgical celebration, before the priest (or a witness authorized by the Church), the witnesses, and the assembly of the faithful." From the Catechism of Catholic Church 1660, 1663.
Marriage Preparations:
Please call the parish office at least six months in advance of intended marriage. Please set no dates until the priest performing the ceremony has been consulted and the church of marriage is available.
Pre-Cana Class: Couples entering into the sacrament of matrimony are required to receive pre-marital instruction. Here at St. Peter the Apostle a Pre-Cana class is held two times a year. Couples contemplating marriage can register for the class by completing the following registration form and mailing it back to the church.
For questions or concerns please call the church office at 912-897-5156 or John and Leigh Ebberwein at 912-897-0078 or Ebberwein@aol.com.
