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MARRIAGE

The Sacrament of Matrimony, or marriage, is a unique sacrament because it is the man and the woman that mutually administers the sacrament upon each other in the presence of a priest or deacon and other witnesses. 

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It is a sacred covenant, a public promise made by the husband and the wife to be true to each other until death parts them. In order for a marriage to be valid, the couple must be entering into the covenant out of their own free will, without fear or coercion. They are also asked to honour and be true to each other for the rest of their lives, as well as to accept children lovingly from God and bring them up according to the law of Christ and His Church. 

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All couples who wish to have their wedding at Holy Name of Jesus Parish should contact the pastor at least six months in advance to schedule an interview.

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Are you getting married? Have questions about getting married in the Catholic Church? Find out more about Marriage Preparation in the Archdiocese of Vancouver on Behold.

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