The Sacrament of Marriage

Fill out the inquiry form 9-12 months prior to your desired wedding date.

Attend Engaged Couple Orientation where you will hear from our pastor and Family Life Coordinator about all details concering the process and your celebration. The date and time will be emailed to you once your inquiry is received.

Interview with the Coordinator of Marriage and Family Life to lay out the plans for your journey.

This online assessment tool is designed to highlight your strengths as a couple, identify areas for growth, and suggest ways to strengthen your relationship.

Before your wedding day and throughout your preparation process, you will also complete the following:

• Marriage Counselor
  We will connect you with a licensed counselor with Rejoice Counseling who will review with you the results of your Prepare and Enrich.

• Meet with Mentor Couple
  Receive real-life advice from couples here at Christ the Redeemer. Couples should meet 4-6 times before the wedding day.

• Natural Family Planning
  Attend two sessions of Natural Family Planning classes here at CtR.

• Liturgy Preparation
  Choose the music and scripture readings for your wedding ceremony in consultation with our Music and Liturgy departments.

• Non-Refundable Deposit for Marriage Prep: $250 (this deposit secures your wedding date)
• For Use of the Church: $500
• For Use of the Chapel: $250
• For the Music: The fees are $185 for the cantor and $215 for the organist. Additional fees apply for additional music services.
• For the Priest or Deacon: It is customary to give the priest or deacon a monetary gift.
• For the Altar Servers: It is customary to give the altar servers a monetary gift.