Sacred Scripture begins with the creation and union of man and woman and ends with "the wedding feast of the Lamb" (Rev 19:7, 9). Scripture often refers to marriage, its origin and purpose, the meaning God gave to it, and its renewal in the covenant made by Jesus with his Church. 

By their marriage, the couple witnesses Christ's spousal love for the Church. One of the Nuptial Blessings in the liturgical celebration of marriage refers to this in saying, "Father, you have made the union of man and wife so holy a mystery that it symbolizes the marriage of Christ and his Church." 

The Sacrament of Marriage is a covenant, which is more than a contract. Covenant always expresses a relationship between persons. The marriage covenant refers to the relationship between the husband and wife, a permanent union of persons capable of knowing and loving each other and God. The celebration of marriage is also a liturgical act, appropriately held in a public liturgy at church. Catholics are urged to celebrate their marriage within the Eucharistic Liturgy.~from the United States Catholic Catechism for Adults

The marriage covenant, by which a man and 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.  -CCC, no. 1660

Arrangements should be made with Fr. Cabra six months prior to the anticipated wedding date. Registration and completion of Marriage Preparation recommended by the Diocese of Raleigh.

Were you married civilly, and wish to have your marriage made sacramental through the Church? Fr. Arturo can guide you through the process. Please reach out to him to schedule a meeting. Father can be reached by email at: fr.arturo.cabra@raldioc.org.

Celebrate your milestone (years ending in 0 or 5)
Sacramental Wedding Anniversary
with a special blessing during the 11:30am Mass
on February 15th. Following Mass, those who have 
received the blessing are invited to a brunch in the
Parish Hall. Your sacramental marriage is your marriage in
the Church or the date of the validation of your civil marriage.   
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