Holy Matrimony
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“The intimate community of life and love which constitutes the married state has been established by the Creator and endowed by him with its own proper laws...God himself is the author of marriage."
~Catechism of the Catholic Church 1603
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- A copy of the baptismal certificate from EACH person to be married.
- The copy MUST be dated within the last six months.
- A copy of the First communion certificate from EACH person to be married.
- A copy of Confirmation certificate from EACH person to be married.
*If the couple is already married civilly, you are required to bring in your original marriage license.
*If a person was previously married by the Catholic Church, a copy of the certificate of annulment is required.It is only after the initial meeting with the priest and submission of all the required documentation, you will be able to book your wedding date.All couples married in the Diocese of Fresno are required to attend a pre-marital preparation program. - A copy of the baptismal certificate from EACH person to be married.
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“The Matrimonial covenant, by which a man and a woman establish between themselves a partnership of the whole of life, is by its nature ordered toward the good of the spouses and the procreation and education of offspring; this covenant between baptized persons has been raised by Christ the Lord to the dignity of a sacrament”.
~Catechism of the Catholic Church 1601
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