Marriage Preparation
Congratulations on your engagement!
In God’s providence you have found each other and are choosing to give yourselves to each other in love. Jesus Christ has raised the love of man and woman to the dignity of a Sacrament, a sign of the love of Christ for his Church. Jesus, Shepherd of Souls offers a variety of paths to help you prepare for your Christian marriage, to become that sign of the love of Christ for his Church. Usually, the formation and pre-marital preparation process takes at least six months. Please don’t put down deposits on reception venues, etc. until you have met with the priest to establish the date of your marriage. To begin your preparation, please call the office to set up your first meeting with Fr. Luis or Fr. Francisco. God who has loved you into life and guided your footsteps until now has much to teach you in the process of preparing for the sacrament of marriage. Open you hearts to him and invite Jesus Christ to guide you in this journey. |
Marriage Prep ChecklistContact the parish a minimum of six months before the desired wedding date.Meet with a Priest to complete the Pre-nuptial Questionnaire.
1. A Deposit of $200 is required. The deposit is non refunfdable. 2. Bride and Groom must attend a Pre-Cana Class. 3. Catholics must obtain a new Baptism, First Communion and Confirmation certificate from the parish where you received your sacraments. (This must be issued no sooner than 6 months prior to the date of the wedding). 4. Non-Catholics, present proof of your baptism (if any). 5. Obtain a Marriage License from the Cook County Clerk. (If bride and groom reside in Cook County) License is only valid for 60 days fom the time you applied. 6. If living in a different County or state you must get civilly married in your county and provide us a copy of your marriage license. 7. Set up a date with the priest for the wedding rehearsal. |
A NOTE ABOUT MUSIC…
Music is assigned by the parish, if you have a preference please let us know as soon as you can. If you are interested in having outside musicians, they will need to be approved by the priest and you must also let the office know immediately otherwise you will be responsible to pay the organist/ cantor that was already assigned to play since they had already saved the date to play at your Wedding Mass.
Outside musicians must be familiar with the Roman Catholic liturgy.
NO RADIO/ CASSETTE/ CD /MP3 MUSIC IS ALLOWED.
ONLY LITURGICAL MUSIC IS ALLOWED...
Music is assigned by the parish, if you have a preference please let us know as soon as you can. If you are interested in having outside musicians, they will need to be approved by the priest and you must also let the office know immediately otherwise you will be responsible to pay the organist/ cantor that was already assigned to play since they had already saved the date to play at your Wedding Mass.
Outside musicians must be familiar with the Roman Catholic liturgy.
NO RADIO/ CASSETTE/ CD /MP3 MUSIC IS ALLOWED.
ONLY LITURGICAL MUSIC IS ALLOWED...