Preparation Process for Marriage in the Catholic Church involves the following steps:

• Two or more meetings with Priest or Deacon
  
• Two meetings with Support Couple in their home to conduct Foccus (a highly recognized questionnaire with discussion that helps engaged couples to explore how they think and feel about issues such as Communication, problem solving, Spirituality, Finances, in-laws, etc.)
  
• Pre-Cana or Engaged Encounter (This is a diocesan sponsored event designed to help the engaged couple grow in communication skills and dialog about man important issues.)
  
• Meet with our Music & Liturgy department to plan the music liturgy for your wedding.
  
• You may have your ceremony with or without a Mass.

Reliable research shows that couples who go through a good preparation program have a much better chance of surviving and growing through the first years of marriage than couples who do not participate in a marriage preparation program.

If interested in having your marriage ceremony at Ascension your first step is to meet with the Pastor, Fr. Eamon Tobin, 254-1595, ext 3070.

Convalidation of Marriage
If you desire to have your marriage blessed by an ordained Minister in the Catholic Church, call the parish office and ask to speak with one of the priests or deacons. The preparation process will depend on the age and circumstances of the inquiring couple. Call 254-1595, ext 3050.

If either partner had a previous marriage, there may be need for an annulment. Please visit our Annulments page for further information.