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So you want to get married in the Catholic Church?

The page will provide you with as much information as possible, but please note that not all priests and Catholic churches have the same methods.  This information here is by no means the final answer.  Please check with your local parish.

 

"This one, at last, is bone of my bones and flesh of my flesh; This one shall be called 'woman,' for out of 'her man' this one has been taken." 

 

That is why a man leaves his father and mother and clings to his wife, and the two of them become one body. The man and his wife were both naked, yet they felt no shame.


Genesis 2:24-25

Step One:  (Six months to one year before wedding - a minimum of six months is required)

Contact your parish to begin your marriage preparation process.

 

Step Two:  (As soon as possible after completing step one)

Attend Marriage Preparation Pre-Session (Bring this brochure and the enclosed registgration form with you)

  • Register for your educational program (see Step Four for options)
  • Complete the FOCCUS Inventory
  • Pay for the program selected

 

Step Three:

Complete FOCCUS Facilitation

  • Contact parish (priest) to schedule to discuss your FOCCUS results

 

Step Four: (preferrably 5 months before wedding)

Attend one of the following Educational Programs

  • Catholic Engaged Encounter

                 www.omahacee.org

  • When Families Marry (WFM)
    • WFM Evenings
    • WFM 1-Day Program
  • Remarriage Program

For a complete and usually current listing of educational options this link takes you to the archdiocese of Omaha website. 

 

 

 Step Five: (May be completed at any time during marriage prep)

Attend Natural Family Planning Introductory Session as directed by your priest.

 

 

Step Six: (priest will direct timing of this step)

Plan Your Wedding Liturgy

Marriage: A Journey for Life is the workbook available to couples preparing for marriage in the Archdiocese of Omaha.  This guide includes inform aiton on the preparation process, the celebration, the texts for the liturgy, FAQ's and practical helps.