“When a husband and wife are united in marriage they no longer seem like something earthly, but rather like the image of God himself.” – St. John Chrysostom
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. Man and woman were created for each other.
By their marriage, the couple witnesses Christ's spousal love for the 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.
~from the United States Catholic Catechism for Adults
For more information on Holy Matrimony, please select your home parish
Are you currently married civilly and interested in exploring how your union can be blessed through the Church? The church has a process called convalidation. For more information, you can select your home parish above.