Step 1: Make appointment with priest. 
 

Please call the parish office (619) 465-5334 to schedule an appointment. Please state whether you are seeking marriage for the first time or whether you desire to have your civil marriage con-validated.

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First Appointment Agenda:

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• Discuss desire for sacramental marriage.

• Start pre-marriage paperwork

• Enroll in FOCCUS Inventory (explained by priest)

• Choose a parish-offered mentor couple

• Schedule 2nd meeting to review completed FOCCUS Inventory

 

Step 2: Meet with your mentor couple.

 

Reach out to your mentor couple six months prior to your wedding date (6 - 12 months for out of San Diego Diocese weddings).
Your mentor couple will invite you to meet and greet dinner and provide you with your Witness to Love Marriage prep materials.
Six sessions will be scheduled with your mentor couple to complete the Witness to Love Program. Schedule "Day of Love" diocesan retreat or Pre-Cana retreat (explained by Mentor Couple)

 

Step 3: Reserve church, discuss fees & contract, make a deposit.

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Please call the parish office (619) 465-5334 to make arrangements with the Office Manager. Review wedding guidelines packet & set rehearsal date. Review materials for planning wedding liturgy. Receive Music Director contact information.

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Step 4: Make second appointment with priest.

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Second Appointment Agenda:

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• Review completed FOCCUS Inventory

• Submit requested marriage preparation documents

• Set date for 3rd meeting

 

Documentation Needed (within 6 months of wedding date)

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• Baptismal Certificates from the Church (for each partner)

• Date and Name of the church/es of Confirmation (no certificate needed)

• If applicable: Date and name of Church for non-Catholic partner (no certificate needed)​

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Step 5: Pay balance of church fees and confirm all vendors have received church guidelines

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Pay outstanding balance of all church fees 1 month before the wedding.

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Step 6: Make third appointment with priest.

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Ensure priest has received all necessary documentation (Baptismal Certificates, Marriage License). Review Outline of Liturgy (choices of readings, blessings, wedding party).