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It explains the Catholic understanding of Holy Matrimony as a sacred covenant with God, emphasizing that a successful marriage depends on living the promises made through faith-centered commitment. 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Pat Sullivan Pastor 913-422-5700 x 204  \n[frpat.sullivan@shoj.org](frpat.sullivan@shoj.org)  \nMindy Boor Music Coordinator 913-422-5700 x 237  \n[Mindy.boor@shoj.org](Mindy.boor@shoj.org)  \nDcn. Nicholas Moragues Pastoral Assistant 913-276-3176  \n[dcnnick.moragues@shoj.org](dcnnick.moragues@shoj.org)  \nJulie Krause  \nDirector of Operations 913-422-5700 x205  \n[julie.krause@shoj.org](julie.krause@shoj.org)  \nLetter from the Pastor  \nCongratulations on your engagement! I realize this is an exciting time and want to assure you we will work diligently to make your celebration the best day of your life. In order for that to happen, you need to do your part. Please understand that as a Pastor and physician of souls, I take the covenant of Holy Matrimony seriously, and I am counting on you to do the same.  \nIn this document you will find the steps necessary to be approved for marriage in the Catholic Church. You will also find helpful insight, as well as parish policies for having your ceremony at Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish. What this booklet cannot do, is make your marriage successful; that’s up to you. That said, I’m confident you will be on the right track after the preparation process.  \nIt is crucial to know the most important aspect of marriage is not the ceremony (as excited as it will be), but living out the promises you make. By stating your intentionsand reciting your vows, you will be entering into a sacred covenant with God. With that in mind, this newly formed relationship with your spouse can be the most amazing thing you’ve ever experienced, if you engage this process and place God at the center of your lives.  \nI have been blessed to experience many beautiful , healthy marriages involving couples who understand the huge responsibility of the marital commitment. Namely, that it requires a lot of hard work anchored in Jesus and his Church. Thus, marriage is something that can only succeed by selflessly giving 100% to your spouse. It demands  \npatience, understanding, compromise, determination, fortitude, fraternal correction   and so many other virtues. Of course no one is perfect, but these virtues, along with a happy, healthy marriage will happen if you take this process to heart.  \nIt is not just a cliché saying that a family that prays together stays together; it is very real. So begin today praying with your future spouse. Go to Mass together and relish the Sacraments. In short, take this process seriously and seek to learn from it. If you do, you will live happily ever after. This I promise!  \nAgain, congratulations and please know we are praying for you.  \nIn Christ,  \nFr. Pat Sullivan  \nPART I – OVERVIEW OF THE CATHOLIC UNDERSTANDING OF MARRIAGE  \nIntroduction  \nIn his apostolic exhortation on the role of the Christian family in the modern world, Pope John Paul II wrote: “Knowing that marriage and family constitute one of the most precious of human values, the Church wishes to speak and offer her help.  \n. . In a particular way the Church addresses the young, who are beginning their journey towards marriage and family life for the purpose of presenting them with new horizons, helping them to discover the beauty and grandeur of the vocation to love and the service of life.”  \nThe preserving and fostering of the Christian ideals of marriage is one of the most important works in the total apostolate of the Church. To young men and women, mothers and fathers, caught in the current of the anxieties and pressures of the modern world, the Church wishes to bring ","cbCaimn0AUlZRn5U","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaimn0AUlZRn5U","pdf",1457780,"English","# Part I – Overview of the Catholic Understanding of Marriage\n## Introduction\n## The Nature of the Sacrament of Marriage to Another Catholic or Baptised Non-Catholic Christian","[{\"question\":\"What is the focus of marriage preparation in this handbook?\",\"answer\":\"The handbook emphasizes preparing engaged couples to be approved for marriage in the Catholic Church and to plan a meaningful ceremony at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, with the sacrament at the center of the wedding celebration.\"},{\"question\":\"According to the pastor, what makes a marriage successful?\",\"answer\":\"A successful marriage depends on living out the promises made during intentions and vows, placing God at the center, and committing selflessly to the spouse through virtues like patience, understanding, and determination.\"},{\"question\":\"What does the Church require for marriage involving a non-Catholic Christian?\",\"answer\":\"The document states that the Catholic party should be practicing the Catholic faith by attending Mass weekly, participating in the other Sacraments, and following Church canon law regarding possible reasons for delay.\"}]","Sacred Heart Catholic Church - Marriage Preparation Information - And Guidelines for the Celebration of Marriage | PDF",1790238448]