The Sacrament of Marriage - Weddings at St Joseph's
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WHAT IS MARRIAGE?
God who created us out of love also calls us to love - this is the fundamental and innate vocation of every human being. For we are created in the image and likeness of God who is love. The mutual love of man and woman becomes an image of the absolute and unfailing love with which God loves humanity. Marriage is an “intimate community of life and love … established by the Creator... God himself is the author of marriage." Gaudium et Spes 48. This communion of spouses is ordered to the good of the spouses and the good of children. Marriage between baptised persons is a sacrament. |
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A CATHOLIC WEDDING
The question of where to hold the wedding is an important one which couples need to talk about together. Sometimes couples want to be married in a church because of social pressure or family tradition. These are not sufficient reasons in themselves for choosing a church wedding.
A church is the appropriate venue for the marriage of those who believe in Christ and who wish to celebrate publicly God’s blessing of their union.
The question of where to hold the wedding is an important one which couples need to talk about together. Sometimes couples want to be married in a church because of social pressure or family tradition. These are not sufficient reasons in themselves for choosing a church wedding.
A church is the appropriate venue for the marriage of those who believe in Christ and who wish to celebrate publicly God’s blessing of their union.
WHO CAN BE MARRIED IN OUR CHURCH?
Marriage is one of the seven sacraments and is a sign of God’s love. Marriage in our Parish Churches is open to all eligible members of the Catholic Church. If you are thinking about a wedding in our Parish the first step is to complete a Marriage Enquiry Form and book the Church.
The following applies to all weddings:
Marriage is one of the seven sacraments and is a sign of God’s love. Marriage in our Parish Churches is open to all eligible members of the Catholic Church. If you are thinking about a wedding in our Parish the first step is to complete a Marriage Enquiry Form and book the Church.
The following applies to all weddings:
- Couples must undertake appropriate marriage preparation.
- If you are not a member of this Parish – your Parish Priest’s permission must be obtained.
- Our Parish Priest is available to celebrate your marriage which may include a Nuptial Mass.
PREPARING FOR MARRIAGE
Entering into marriage is one of the biggest decisions anybody makes in his or her lifetime. It is one of the requirements of marriage in the churches in our Deanery that couples first of all participate in some form of pre-marriage education. These courses help couples understand the nature of marriage and the many human complexities of married life. Most couples find them helpful and an enjoyable experience.
Information about Pre-Marriage education programs conducted by Centacare can be found HERE.
Entering into marriage is one of the biggest decisions anybody makes in his or her lifetime. It is one of the requirements of marriage in the churches in our Deanery that couples first of all participate in some form of pre-marriage education. These courses help couples understand the nature of marriage and the many human complexities of married life. Most couples find them helpful and an enjoyable experience.
Information about Pre-Marriage education programs conducted by Centacare can be found HERE.
CURRENT FEES
The fee is $800 made up as follows:
The fee is $800 made up as follows:
- $200 non refundable booking fee – To be paid via EFT or forwarded to the Parish Office with your application.
- $600 for the use of the Church, and services of the officiating Priest. Payable one month prior to the wedding. Artificial Flowers are included, if you choose to use them. You may choose to provide your own flowers and meet the cost independently.
- An extra $200 will be payable if you require the Parish office to find an organist.
PROCEDURE
Please make an appointment to see the Parish Priest on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday between 8:30am and 2:00pm at the Community Centre Office which is beside the Church in Nambour. Alternatively meet with your own local Parish Priest.
Please return your completed pre-wedding information forms (one per person) and also provide to the parish office:
You can download a pre-wedding information form via the blue buttons (one for each person).
Wedding Liturgy - A guide to preparing the Wedding Liturgy can be found on the Smart Loving website: Wedding Liturgy Planner. There are many other resources available from the Smart Loving website.
What is Marriage in the Catholic Tradition?
Look up information about Marriage on the website of Catholic Australia: Marriage.
Other Information
Contact details about Church decorations, music and booklets can be downloaded via the Wedding Requirements button.
Please make an appointment to see the Parish Priest on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday between 8:30am and 2:00pm at the Community Centre Office which is beside the Church in Nambour. Alternatively meet with your own local Parish Priest.
Please return your completed pre-wedding information forms (one per person) and also provide to the parish office:
- original birth certificates for photocopying
- copies of certificates of Baptism (if you have been baptized). (If baptized at St Joseph’s Nambour, we will have a record in our Register, so you will not need to provide a copy.)
You can download a pre-wedding information form via the blue buttons (one for each person).
Wedding Liturgy - A guide to preparing the Wedding Liturgy can be found on the Smart Loving website: Wedding Liturgy Planner. There are many other resources available from the Smart Loving website.
What is Marriage in the Catholic Tradition?
Look up information about Marriage on the website of Catholic Australia: Marriage.
Other Information
Contact details about Church decorations, music and booklets can be downloaded via the Wedding Requirements button.
For bookings and planning for Nuptial Weddings or Wedding services for Marriages at St Joseph’s Church in Nambour please phone the Parish office on 07 5441 1034.
St Joseph's Catholic Parish
Embracing Nambour, Kenilworth, Palmwoods, Yandina and Bli Bli |
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