Matrimony
Marriage is a Sacrament of the Church, that is, a place in which you can encounter the person of Jesus alive and active within your relationship. As such, we hope that you recognize your wedding as a profoundly spiritual experience for you and for the rest of the Church who will see in your love for each other a reflection of the immeasurable love that Jesus Christ has for all the Church. When a couple are married in the Church, they receive the grace needed for a lifelong bond of unity.
The bride and the groom at the wedding are themselves the “ministers” of this sacrament. For Roman Catholics, a priest or deacon must witness the marriage with two other witnesses (normally the best man and maid of honor).
There are requirements for a couple to marry validly because the commitment of married love is so important for the couple and plays such an integral role in the sacramental life of the Church. Thus, an extensive pre-marital preparation program is in place, which normally requires at least six months to complete. Consult with the New York Archdiocese office for your marriage preparation: https://nyfamilylife.org/marriage-preparation/
Marriages at Epiphany are welcome!
Marriage Resources
Old and
New Testament Readings
For more information, CONTACT Janet Bitner epiphanychurch239@gmail.com
