The matrimonial covenant, by which a man and a woman establish between themselves a partnership of the whole of life, is by its nature ordered toward the good of the spouses and the procreation and education of offspring; this covenant between baptized persons has been raised by Christ the Lord to the dignity of a sacrament. (Catechism of the Catholic Church, 1601)
In order to receive the Sacrament of Matrimony in the Roman Catholic Church, at least one member of the bridal couple must be a baptized member of the Roman Catholic Church. In addition, the Catholic bride or Catholic groom should be practicing their faith by celebrating Sunday Eucharist faithfully and receiving the sacraments (Eucharist and Reconciliation).
Marriage requires a twelve month preparation period. For more information on the Archdiocese of Denver's Marriage Preparation policies, click here. Please contact the Parish Office at 303.455-1968 to begin marriage preparation.