What is the Sacrament of Marriage?

A marriage between two Christians has a supernatural element as well as a natural one. While few Christians outside of the Catholic and Orthodox Churches regard marriage as a Sacrament, the Catholic Church insists that marriage between any two baptized Christians, as long as it is entered into with the intention to contract a true marriage, is a Sacrament. 

‘God disposed man and woman for each other so that they might be “no longer two but one” (Matthew 19:6)  In this way they are to live in love, be fruitful and thus become a sign of God Himself, who is nothing but overflowing love’   – Catechism of the Catholic Church – Reference [1601-1605] 

 

How to book your wedding: 

All couples must give at least three months notice to the Parish Priest of their intention to marry. For further details please contact the Parish office on 01 497 1531 or email secretary@rathminesparish.com 

Civil Requirements: All Civil Requirements information is available from the HSE here 

Pre-Marriage Course: For a list of Pre-Marriage Courses with ACCORD, including dates & venues Click Here