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The marriage covenant, by which a man and a woman form with
each other an intimate communion of life and love, has been
founded and endowed with its own special laws by the Creator.
By its very nature it is ordered to the good of the couple, as well
as to the generation and education of children. Christ the Lord
raised marriage between the baptized to the dignity of a
sacrament
The sacrament of Matrimony signifies the union of Christ and the
Church. It gives spouses the grace to love each other with the
love with which Christ has loved his Church; the grace of the
sacrament thus perfects the human love of the spouses,
strengthens their indissoluble unity, and sanctifies them on the
way to eternal life.
The Christian home is the place where children receive the first
proclamation of the faith. For this reason the family home is
rightly called "the domestic church," a community of grace and
prayer, a school of human virtues and of Christian charity.
To celebrate your Wedding at
St. Edward Catholic Church:
You are over the age of 21, a practicing Catholic who attends
Mass at St. Edward each Sunday. You have been confirmed and
are registered in the parish as a member.
You must provide the parish with a new, original copy of your
baptismal certificate. The Certificate must have a date on it not
older than six months.
Normally your baptismal certificate should contain a record of
your Confirmation. If it is not, you must provide a copy of your
confirmation certificate.
After you have obtained the Baptismal and Confirmation record,
than you contact the parish office at 510-797-0241 to make an
appointment with the Priest. At this time you will select the date
for your wedding. This appointment must be at least six months
prior to your wedding.
If you are marrying someone who is not Catholic, the priest will
provide you with instructions on how to apply for a
dispensation. The non-catholic party must also provide proof of
their baptism if they are baptized.
The A-Form is an official interview with the priest or Deacon that
establishes your readiness to marry.
The B-Form is an official interview with someone who has
known you all of your life, preferably your parents. This
interview establishes your freedom to marry.
The parish provide marriage preparation classes. This is a six
week program normally on Sunday afternoons.
The FOCCUS test is a communications instrument that
demonstrates your mutual agreement on many topics related to
your life together after marriage.
The parish requires your attendance at the Introduction class to
Natural Family Planning. Mrs. Theresa Mitchell is also available
for on-going study of NFP
You are to contact Mr. Sam Dorlaque in the Music Ministry office
at 510-797-0241. He will assist you in the preparation for your
marriage celebration.
You make your own arrangement for the flowers for your
wedding.
each other an intimate communion of life and love, has been
founded and endowed with its own special laws by the Creator.
By its very nature it is ordered to the good of the couple, as well
as to the generation and education of children. Christ the Lord
raised marriage between the baptized to the dignity of a
sacrament
The sacrament of Matrimony signifies the union of Christ and the
Church. It gives spouses the grace to love each other with the
love with which Christ has loved his Church; the grace of the
sacrament thus perfects the human love of the spouses,
strengthens their indissoluble unity, and sanctifies them on the
way to eternal life.
The Christian home is the place where children receive the first
proclamation of the faith. For this reason the family home is
rightly called "the domestic church," a community of grace and
prayer, a school of human virtues and of Christian charity.
To celebrate your Wedding at
St. Edward Catholic Church:
You are over the age of 21, a practicing Catholic who attends
Mass at St. Edward each Sunday. You have been confirmed and
are registered in the parish as a member.
You must provide the parish with a new, original copy of your
baptismal certificate. The Certificate must have a date on it not
older than six months.
Normally your baptismal certificate should contain a record of
your Confirmation. If it is not, you must provide a copy of your
confirmation certificate.
After you have obtained the Baptismal and Confirmation record,
than you contact the parish office at 510-797-0241 to make an
appointment with the Priest. At this time you will select the date
for your wedding. This appointment must be at least six months
prior to your wedding.
If you are marrying someone who is not Catholic, the priest will
provide you with instructions on how to apply for a
dispensation. The non-catholic party must also provide proof of
their baptism if they are baptized.
The A-Form is an official interview with the priest or Deacon that
establishes your readiness to marry.
The B-Form is an official interview with someone who has
known you all of your life, preferably your parents. This
interview establishes your freedom to marry.
The parish provide marriage preparation classes. This is a six
week program normally on Sunday afternoons.
The FOCCUS test is a communications instrument that
demonstrates your mutual agreement on many topics related to
your life together after marriage.
The parish requires your attendance at the Introduction class to
Natural Family Planning. Mrs. Theresa Mitchell is also available
for on-going study of NFP
You are to contact Mr. Sam Dorlaque in the Music Ministry office
at 510-797-0241. He will assist you in the preparation for your
marriage celebration.
You make your own arrangement for the flowers for your
wedding.
Download these forms
Application form for the Sacrament of Holy Matrimony
Marriage Preparation checklist
Application form for the Sacrament of Holy Matrimony
Marriage Preparation checklist