Marriage

The Sacrament of Marriage is a covenant, which is more than a contract. Covenant always expresses a relationship between persons. The marriage covenant refers to the relationship between the husband and wife, a permanent union of persons capable of knowing and loving each other and God. The celebration of marriage is also a liturgical act, appropriately held in a public liturgy at church. Catholics are urged to celebrate their marriage within the Eucharistic Liturgy.

Catholics believe that the sacrament of marriage (also called "Holy Matrimony") comes as a gift from the hand of God. In a permissive culture, the Catholic vision of marriage is countercultural: it is rooted in Sacred Scripture and is expressed in the teachings and practices of the Church. It has these main elements: 

• Marriage unites a couple in faithful and mutual love

• Marriage opens a couple to giving life

• Marriage is a way to respond to God’s call to holiness

• Marriage calls the couple to be a sign of Christ’s love in the world

Engaged couples desiring to get married at St Thomas More Church, must participate in the marriage preparation process. Please contact the Director of Marriage and Family Life [email protected] at least 6 months in advance of the date you desire for your wedding to begin the preparation process.  To find out more information, visit our Marriage Preparation page.