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Holy Matrimony

- Contact
  
  Father Bill Bowling
  
  Pastor
  
  frbillholynamelouisville.org
- The Sacrament of Holy Matrimony
  
  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 towards 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
  Congratulations on your engagement! As an introduction to the Rite of Matrimony begins, “The bond and covenant of marriage was established by God in creation, and our Lord Jesus Christ adorned this manner of life by His presence and first miracle at a wedding in Cana of Galilee. It signifies to us the mystery of the union between Christ and His Church, and Holy Scripture commends it to be honored among all people.
  
  The union of husband and wife in heart, body, and mind is intended by God for their mutual joy; for the help and comfort given one another in prosperity and adversity; and for the procreation of children and their nurture in the knowledge and love of the Lord. Therefore marriage is not to be entered into unadvisedly or lightly, but reverently, deliberately, and in accordance with the purpose for which it was instituted by God.” Thus we try to take great care with the preparation and formation of a couple that is seeking to enter into marriage. It is helpful to enter into the preparation process with that in mind so that it doesn’t simply become a series of hoops to jump through, but a period of true testing and spiritual enrichment.
  
  Below is a general outline to help you with your preparation for marriage so that you know roughly what to expect going forward. If you have any questions, please contact the parish office.
  
  Please begin at least six months from the desired date in order to make sure that everything will be completed in time.
  
  Steps to marriage prep
  Step 1
  Begin compiling the documents you will need:
  IF CATHOLIC: A newly issued baptismal certificate from the parish where you were baptized.
  IF BAPTIZED NON-CATHOLIC: A baptismal certificate from the church where you were baptized. If those are not issued from the church, a signed letter from the pastor will work. If that is impossible to attain, then a witness letter from someone who was present who can testify that the baptism occurred using the Trinitarian formula ("In the Name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit”).
  
  Step 2
  Contact the parish to set up an initial meeting with parish clergy and to set the wedding date. Please note: No wedding date, even tentatively, can be set until the initial questionnaire is completed. For Holy Name marriages please complete the Holy Name Marriage Prep form at the bottom of this page.
  Step 3
  Complete and review results of the Prepare & Enrich Pre-Marital Assessment through Our Lady of Wisdom with parish clergy.
  
  Step 4
  Attend a marriage preparation program (class or retreat) such as “Together in God’s Love” through the Diocese. Normally these have a Natural Family Planning component included; if they do not, then a separate class on NFP would be needed. Taking the full NFP class is also highly encouraged even if the introduction is included in the preparation program.
  Step 5
  Discussion and synthesis meetings with parish clergy to review/question/discuss the material covered with an eye to developing a spiritually-rooted marriage. This is also where liturgical logistics (readings, music, etc.) are discussed.
- Holy Name Marriage Prep Form
  
  This form is not accepting responses at this time.
  
  Unfortunately, as with everything else these days, there is a bit of paperwork involved in marriage preparation. In order to help make this as painless as possible for all involved, we ask that you please fill out these general questions and contact information for both you and your fiancé(e). Thank you.
  
  Email REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter an email address.
  
  General Information
  
  Are you or your fiancé(e) a current member of Holy Name? REQUIRED Yes No Other Please fill out this field.
  
  Please describe where you and your fiancé(e) are on your faith journey. REQUIRED Please fill out this field.
  
  Groom's Information
  
  Groom's Full Legal Name REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  Groom's Date of Birth REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter a date.
  
  Groom's Place of Birth REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  Groom's Email Address REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  Groom's Home Address REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  Groom's Phone Number REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  What religion is the Groom? REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  If Catholic, please select all sacraments the Groom has recieved. Baptism First Communion Confirmation
  
  Has the Groom been married before, including civilly and/or in the Church? REQUIRED Yes No Please fill out this field.
  
  If yes, how many times were they married and to whom? Please enter valid data.
  
  What is the Groom's father's name? REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  What religion is the Groom's father? REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  What is the Groom's mother's name? REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  What religion is the Groom's mother? REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  Bride's Information
  
  Bride's Full Legal Name REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  Bride's Date of Birth REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter a date.
  
  Bride's Place of Birth REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  Bride's Email Address REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  Bride's Home Address REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  Bride's Phone Number REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  What religion is the Bride? REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  If Catholic, please select all the sacraments the Bride has receieved. Baptism First Communion Confirmation
  
  Has the Bride been married before, including civilly and/or in the Church? REQUIRED Yes No Please fill out this field.
  
  If yes, how many times were they married and to whom? Please enter valid data.
  
  What is the Bride's father's name? REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  What religion is the Bride's father? REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  What is the Bride's mother's name? REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  What religion is the Bride's mother? REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
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Holy Name Catholic Church

Louisville, KY

Holy Matrimony

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The Sacrament of Holy Matrimony

Steps to marriage prep

Holy Name Marriage Prep Form