In the Sacrament of Marriage, the natural love shared by a man and a woman is raised to a supernatural level. The bride and groom are the ministers of the sacrament. They confer the Sacrament of Marriage on each other when they commit to a lifelong partnership of their entire lives which is total, permanent and open to the possibility of children. The sacramental relationship between Christian wives and husbands is an image of the mystical relationship between Christ and his bride, the Church.

Couples contemplating marriage should contact the parish priest as soon after their engagement as possible and at least six months before the date of the intended marriage. A Diocesan sponsored marriage preparation program is required of all couples prior to marriage.