We share in your excitement as you prepare to receive the Sacrament of Marriage. Congratulations and know of our prayers for you!
We wholeheartedly believe that these next months of preparation will provide you the opportunity to reflect, enrich, and prepare for the wonderful gift of the Sacrament of Marriage. As a faith-filled Catholic community, we uphold the Church's teaching that this sacrament is a life-long, indissoluble commitment in which a man and a woman are united in a sacred and loving bond. So that this wonderful sacrament is thoughtfully entered into, we invite you to take part in our marriage preparation program with an open mind and heart.
The marriage preparation program at St. Bartholomew Church is designed to foster a fruitful, strong and loving marriage. The program beings with an initial meeting with a priest, followed by the FOCCUS Pre-Marriage Inventory (which assesses the couple's compatibility), and then, as a couple, you will be paired with a parish mentor-couple who will facilitate our Pre-Cana program entitled "For Better and Forever" (4-6 sessions). The marriage preparation program concludes with a meeting with the parish liturgical coordinator who will assist you in planning your nuptial Mass/ceremony.
We consider it a sacred honor to walk with you as you prepare not only for your wedding day but most especially for your life-long marriage. Be assured of our prayers and support!
FOR BETTER AND FOREVER MARRIAGE MENTOR PROGRAM
Marriage is so much more than just the wedding day! You have an exciting lifelong journey ahead of you. Marriage is a wonderful adventure, but it also involves hard work, sacrifice, and growing together through all the ups-and-downs that life can bring. Invest in a strong, life-long marriage through our Marriage Mentor program, which is designed to connect you with a married couple who will accompany you through your marriage preparation and provide you with guidance and support as you prepare for the next step of your journey together. Reach out to StBartsMentorProgram@gmail.com for more information.
BEGIN MARRIAGE PREPARATION
Please fill out the form below to take the first step. You will then be contacted by the office of the Rectory to set up your first appointment with the priest. If you prefer, reach out to us at (908) 322-5192 X100.