Marriage
Marriage Preparation
In order to be eligible to be married at St. Paul’s, one member of the proposed couple must be an active participant of the Roman Catholic religion and a registered member of the parish. Both bride and groom must be “free to marry in the Roman Catholic Church.” Any person who has been previously married in the Church or civilly married, and whose previous spouse is still alive, regardless of civil divorce or civil annulment, is not free to marry in the Church. These people should seek a possible annulment in the Roman Catholic Church prior to any further marriage preparations, as noted below. Couples interested in getting married should make an appointment with the priest as soon as possible. The Diocese of Orlando requires at least a four-month preparation period before a couple approaches the altar. The priest may assign you to a sponsor couple to work with.
Couples interested in being “Sponsor Couples” for those preparing for marriage can contact the Parish Office. These married couples from the parish invite engaged individuals into their homes to discuss principles of Christian marriage using their own personal experiences as points of reference.
Annulment Preparation
All Catholics should be married in the Roman Catholic Church. Any person who has been previously married in the Church or civilly married, and whose previous spouse is still alive, regardless of civil divorce or civil annulment, is not free to marry in the Church. These people should seek a possible annulment in the Roman Catholic Church.