Marriage

We are thrilled and privileged to be a part of your marriage preparation and celebration here at Holy Spirit Parish. Because Christian marriage is a sacrament, the Catholic Church wants couples to be well-prepared. Dioceses and parishes offer marriage preparation to help couples develop a better understanding of the sacrament; to evaluate and deepen their readiness to live married life; and to gain insights into themselves as individuals and as a couple.

The important thing for engaged couples to keep in mind as they check numerous items off their pre-wedding "to-do" list is the well-known adage, "Your wedding lasts a day, but your marriage lasts a lifetime. "The Church encourages couples to invest time and energy into the all-important work of preparing for their married life together.  

Here at Holy Spirit Parish, couples can anticipate: 

• Meeting with the pastor
• Attending a marriage workshop provided by the Diocese of Green Bay
• Meeting with a FOCCUS Couple (Facilitating Open Couple Communication, Understanding and Study)
• Planning the wedding Mass or Service with the Liturgy Coordinator

Couples planning to marry here are asked to contact the Parish Center six to nine months before your anticipated wedding date to begin the marriage preparation process.