“Let us love, since that is what our hearts were made for.”
Saint Therese of Lisieux
Given the permanent and sacramental nature of marriage, it is important that engaged couples spend time in preparation and discernment prior to beginning their life together as husband and wife. Taking the time to prepare for marriage helps to ensure that couples understand the sacramental covenant they are entering into and have the resources to live out their marriage vocation.
Couples interested in marrying at St. Cecilia should contact Fr. Peter six to nine months before their anticipated wedding date to begin the marriage preparation process.