The marriage covenant between one man and one woman forms an intimate communion of life and love, which has been established by the Creator and raised to the level of a Sacrament by Christ the Redeemer. Marriage is based on the free consent of the bride and groom and their will to give themselves to each other mutually and definitively in order to live a covenant of faithful and fruitful love. The married love of a husband and wife, through the Sacrament of Matrimony, reflects in the world the love of Christ for His bride the Church.

The parish office should be notified six months prior to any marriage at St. Anthony’s. Before a date can be set, the bride and groom must meet with Father. In addition to pre-marital preparation attendance at a Pre-Cana Conference (or Engaged Encounter) and Christian Sexuality Workshop are required.