Marriage

 

It is a sacred covenant, a public promise made by the husband and the wife to be true to each other until death parts them. In order for a marriage to be valid, the couple must be entering into the covenant out of their own free will, without fear or coercion. They are also asked to honor and be true to each other for the rest of their lives, as well as to accept children lovingly from God and bring them up according to the law of Christ and His Church. 

 

Wedding dates should be reserved as soon as possible, but no later than six months in advance of the desired date. Weddings may be scheduled in the church on Saturdays at 1:00pm and 3:00pm only. The chapel may be reserved for smaller weddings and vow renewals. All wedding arrangements are to be made by appointment with a priest.

 

Please contact our parish office (773.631.4127) to arrange a meeting with a priest and obtain additional information regarding your wedding at St. Juliana Parish. Our wedding FAQs (below) may help answer some questions in the meantime. You are welcome to have a priest friend or family member celebrate your wedding mass but you will still need an introductory meeting with one of our clergy members to begin the process.

 

All couples are required to complete an Archdiocesan-certified PreCana program prior to the wedding day. The Archdiocesan Family Ministries Office provides PreCana and many helpful resources for marriage preparation.
 
PreCana Marriage Preparation Program

An engaged couple marrying in the Catholic Church is required to attend a PreCana marriage preparation course through an archdiocesan-approved program. PreCana, in conjunction with meetings with the priest/celebrant, provides engaged couples with a comprehensive process for preparing for and living a marriage for a lifetime.

 

You may complete the PreCana program offered through the archdiocesan Family Ministries Office. The facilitators and engaged couples work together to pray, reflect, discuss and share their stories and their life journeys. There is no cost to attend a PreCana program.

 

Do you want to inspire couples in the vocation of marriage?
As a married couple, are you interested in inspiring engaged couples in the vocation and mission of marriage? All married couples who feel called to marriage ministry and are interested in facilitating PreCana are invited to one of the upcoming Archdiocesan Marriage Preparation Facilitator Trainings. For more information, email [email protected].