Marriage

Congratulations! The world truly needs strong, faithful couples that witness the graces of the sacrament of marriage. Our parish stands ready to help prepare you for your life together in Christ. For information on receiving the Sacrament of Holy Matrimony, please contact our parish office. The Archdiocese of Washington requires a minimum of six months preparation for the Sacrament of Marriage. Please contact us as soon as you are engaged so that we can share your joy and begin the process of reserving a date for your special day. 

Information on marriage preparationcan be found through the Archdiocese of Washington's website at: www.adw.org/family/marriage.asp

Marriage Resources

For Your Marriage A website with helpful and interactive tools and resources for both engaged couples and married couples to enrich their relationship; from the United States Catholic Conference of Bishops www.foryourmarriage.org, or www.adw.org for other marriage resources.

Natural Family Planning- Natural Family Planning is NOT the “rhythm method,” or some other questionable method for spacing the birth of children. When used correctly, it is 99% effective. It is totally natural, respecting the way you were made by God. It is 100% organic, not polluting a woman’s body with a variety of artificial hormones, seeking to suppress key components of her gifts as a woman. The Catholic Church supports the methods of Natural Family Planning (NFP) because she respects God’s design for married love. In fact, NFP represents the only authentic approach to family planning available to husbands and wives because these methods can be used to both attempt or avoid pregnancy. To learn more information: https://www.usccb.org/topics/natural-family-planning/what-natural-family-planning

A Lifeline for Marriage – Retrouvaille (pronounced retro-vi with a long i) helps couples through difficult times in their marriages. Couples have the opportunity to rediscover each other and examine your lives together in a new and positive way. Retrouvaille has helped thousands of couples experiencing marital difficulty. For confidential information about or to register for a program, contact 301-468-6764 or 410-647-0350,TomnCarol@comcast.netTomnCarol@comcast.net or visit www.HelpOurMarriage.com. 

Marriage and Family Counseling 
All marriages go through ups and downs. Many couples have found help for their marriages and personal growth through counseling. If you are in need of assistance please contact a Catholic counselor for support or call the Office of Family Life at 301-853-4546.

Jubilarian Celebration
Each June the archdiocesan Office of Family Life celebrates marriage through a Jubilarian Mass for couples celebrating 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50 or 50 years of marriage. Couples register a couple of months in advance through their parishes.