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Then God said, “Let us make people in our image, to be like ourselves. They will be masters over all life - the fish in the sea, the birds in the sky, and all the livestock, wild animals, and small animals." So God created people in his own image; God patterned them after himself; male and female he created them. God blessed them and told them, "Multiply and fill the earth and subdue it. Be masters over the fish and birds and all the animals."
~ Genesis 1:26-28

Sacrament of Service -

MARRIAGE

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For most people, marriage is the most important decision in their lives. In our Catholic tradition, marriage is also a sacrament and as such is a celebration of God’s presence in the relationship between the two persons who unite themselves to each other for life. We thus take this sacrament most seriously and strive to surround its celebration with dignity and religious significance. This is certainly contrary to our society that seems to be making marriage more and more an exercise of material excess and wealth.

The following orientation below will let you know some of what is involved in receiving this sacrament.

Quick links to these subjects below:

Meeting the Priest and Practising the Faith

Marriage Preparation Course

Mixed Religion Marriages

Baptismal Certificates

Marriage Licence

Meeting the Priest and Practising the Faith

In order for us to celebrate your marriage at St. John’s, at least one of the parties must be a practising Catholic and a member of St. John’s parish community. The couple will need to meet the priest at least twice prior to the wedding, once to set the date and secondly to complete the necessary paper work.

Marriage Preparation Course

A Marriage Preparation Course is required for all couples considering marriage at St. John’s. At the initial interview the priest will explain the options available in order to fulfil this requirement.

St. John's Marriage Preparation Course takes place during the
first week of January 2009

You can download the registration form
HERE

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Mixed Religion Marriages

Marriage with a person of another faith or no faith is common in our society and there is no requirement that the other person become a Catholic. But we do ask the Catholic party in such a situation to promise to continue to practice the faith and also to try to have any children of the marriage baptised and raised in the Catholic Church. Regarding Mass at mixed religion ceremonies, please see the notes regarding the wedding ceremony on page 2.

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Baptismal Certificates

A new copy of the baptismal certificate is required for all Catholics. This is easily obtained by phoning or writing the church of baptism. This is a world wide policy and so regardless of the country of baptism there should be very few problems in this matter. Any certificate, or a photocopy of a certificate is all that is required for non-catholic Christians.

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Marriage Licence

A marriage licence is required by the law of Ontario for most marriages. This can be obtained at most municipal offices in Ontario. There is a fee for this and some proof of identity is required. In Newmarket, the office is located at 395 Mulock Drive. Check their office hours and what documentation is required.

Marriage Licence
Application page.

Some marriages may be performed by Banns form, essentially the same as a licence, but issued by the church. Check with the priest regarding this option.

The marriage must take place within 90 days of obtaining the licence, thus do not try to get it too early. Nonetheless, bring the licence to the church well before the marriage date.

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