Sacrament of Marriage

For those visiting this page because of a recent engagement, congratulations! Together, you have decided to begin a great journey of love. The Catholic community of Sacred Heart and Our Lady's rejoices with you, your families, and your friends on your decision to be married. The contents of this section have been designed to help you prepare for the celebration of your wedding. 

To arrange for a wedding at either of our two churches, or to ask questions, please feel free to get in touch with us at: Sacred Heart Parish Office – 617-969-2248 sacredheart@sholnewton.org

Many people will be assisting you as you prepare for the Sacrament of Marriage; they all want to help you realize a marital relationship built on self-giving love, one that helps each spouse become the best version of themselves, all while growing deeper in relationship with Christ.

Step 1: Contact the Parish Office to schedule a brief meeting with a priest or deacon currently serving in the Collaborative. 

Step 2: You will then be asked to take part in a marriage preparation program, sometimes called Pre-Cana. 

Step 3: You will also be invited to attend a Liturgy and Music Evening, designed to help you prepare the actual wedding ceremony. The evening will include assistance on picking out readings, examples of music, and other helpful information as you plan your celebration. 

Step 4: Each couple married in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts must obtain a license. You should contact the clerk in any city or town hall in the state about six weeks before your wedding regarding the proper procedure. This license must be brought to the wedding rehearsal.
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For details, please feel free to call us and inquire.