St. Thérèse Wedding Guide Lines

Who may marry in our Parish Church?

How and when is the date set?

How are Wedding and rehearsal Times Scheduled?

What is Involved in the Preparation for Marriage?

What Documents will be needed before we can celebrate our Wedding in the Church?

Each engaged couple must meet with their priest or deacon to fill out various papers. This is part of the process of determining your freedom to marry in the Church and of registering your marriage in the parish records. To celebrate your marriage in the Church, the following documents will be needed:

ü      A completed Prenuptial Examination Form  (A questionnaire filled out in the presence of a priest or deacon)

ü      A Statement of Freedom to Marry

ü      From Catholics, a recently issued baptismal certificate (dated within six months of the wedding), as well as the date and place of Confirmation.

ü      From Non-Catholics, if baptized, a certificate of baptism (no time restriction)

ü      A certificate of completion from the Pre-Cana Conference and a certificate of completion from either Engaged Encounter Weekend, or Evenings for the Engaged.

ü      A valid California Marriage License (effective for 90 days from date of issuance).

In San Diego, the license can be obtained at the Marriage License Bureau, County Clerks Office, 1600 Pacific Highway, Room #273, or at 9225 Clairemont Mesa Blvd.

What is the Offering for the church?