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To start the process of getting married at the Cathedral you must be an active and participating parishioner and registered for at least six months. Call the office to speak to a priest at (406) 442-5825

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Q. What is the sacrament of Matrimony?

A. The Sacrament of Matrimony is the Sacrament that unites a Christian man and woman in lawful marriage. 1

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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. 2

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The Cathedral of St. Helena offers two seven-week marriage preparation sessions - Fall and Winter. Once an engaged couple decides to celebrate their marriage in the Roman Catholic Church, their first step is to contact the Parish office.  A minimum of six months is required between the initial contact with the parish and the wedding date. During the six months, you will be required to participate in a marriage preparation process.  Our next sessions dates are TBD at this time. 

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The seven weekly sessions cover the topics:

• Sacrament

• Domestic Church

• Communication

• Finances

• Intimacy

• Natural Family Planning (NFP)

• Parenting

• The Wedding Ceremony

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The couples will have a chance to journal, dialogue, and really process the idea of a sacramental marriage in a relaxed format. A dedicated team of married couples lead the various sessions and share their own experiences of marriage. 

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Sacramental Prep for Couples in Civil Unions

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To sign up for marriage prep or convalidation call the Cathedral office at (406) 442-5825 and contact

Miriam Brower at mbrower@sthelenas.org. 

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1 Baltimore Catechism, 1005

2 Catechism of the Catholic Church, 1601