Matrimony

THE SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE AT GUARDIAN ANGELS PARISH

Couples planning to be married:

must register in their home parish,
must contact their home parish office one year in advance to set a meeting with the parish priest of their home parish
must complete a marriage preparation course

If you live in the area of Guardian Angels Parish, this is your home parish.

If Guardian Angels is your home parish, you have to be registered with our parish before requesting an initial meeting with our Parish Priest. CLICK HERE to register.
If you are registered in another parish but wish to receive the Sacrament of Matrimony at Guardian Angels Parish, contact your home parish. Your home parish priest will guide you with next steps.

For inquiries, please email gapmarriageprep@gmail.com

For answers to frequently asked questions, CLICK HERE.

MARRIAGE PREPARATION COURSE

Couples planning to be married must receive personal preparation before entering a marriage.
A marriage course is a requirement.
Please direct all your questions and inquiries regarding the Marriage Preparation course to the Marriage Preparation Ministry by sending an email to gapmarriageprep@gmail.com

Brief Description of the Joy-Filled Marriage Program: The program has two main components - Life Skills for Couples and God's Plan for Love. This program offers a comprehensive approach to marriage preparation that covers not only the sacramentality and theology of marriage but also the practical life skills necessary to live out the rich Catholic vision of marriage.

Couples are required to:

- Contact their home parish and set an initial meeting with their Parish Priest one year in advance before registering in a marriage preparation course
- CLICK HERE to download the MARRIAGE PREPARATION COURSE APPLICATION FORM
- Email the completed form to gapmarriageprep@gmail.com
- Arrange a method of payment for the course fee
  Course fee: $300 per couple cash or cheque (includes all course material) payable on the first day of the course
- Complete the Marriage Preparation Course
  Couples must attend and complete all sessions to obtain the course certificate

Course Period (Spring 2024): Saturdays, April 6, 13, 20 & 27 | 9 am - 12:30 pm (couples must attend all sessions in person to obtain course certificate)
Graduation: Saturday, May 4, 2024 at the 5:00 p.m. Mass
Venue: Guardian Angels Parish Hall