Congratulations on your Engagement! This is an exciting time in your life and a time where the church can assist you in preparing for the awesome vocation of married life. Preparation for the Sacrament of Matrimony requires the couple to enter into formation so that they may be ready to assume the duties of marriage in mutual and lasting fidelity. Our Pastoral Administrative Assistant is here to help you prepare for a beautiful life in the Sacrament of Marriage.  

Please note: Couples are responsible for making their appointments and turning their documents in a timely manner. Persons who are previously married or couples who have special circumstances may have a slightly different plan of formation and timetable.

Please be advised that all couples (or parents) must be regularly worshiping parishioners at our parish or reside in our parish community in order to receive the Sacrament of Marriage or for marriage preparation at St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church. 

Please look at the checklist below:

• Read wedding guidelines & complete the Wedding/Inquiry Form.
• Provide a hard copy of a recently issued Baptismal Certificates (issued within 6 months and with notations on the back). 
• Take the online Fully Engaged assessment in a timely manner (set up by parish office).
• Call the parish office to schedule a meeting to Complete the Prenuptial Investigation (Form A) with a priest at 919-570-0070.
• Provide notarized affidavits (Form B) for both bride and groom. A total of four affidavits should be returned to the parish office. Directions for filling out Declaration of Freedom to Marry (Form B) There should be two witnesses for the bride and two witnesses for the groom. Parental testimony is preferred. The next option would be from a close family member. An additional option would be from a close friend who has known the person since the age of 18. Future in-laws are discouraged from being the witnesses regarding freedom to Marry. Bride and Groom can not witness for one another regarding freedom to Marry. Form B must be dated, signed, and sealed by either a public notary, Priest, Deacon or Pastoral Minister. For any questions regarding Freedom to Marry, please contact the Chancery directly.  
•  Schedule and attend the Diocesan Marriage Preparation Workshop at least 4-6 months before your wedding date.
• The prenuptial investigation must be completed and reviewed by the pastor and Baptismal Certificates must be provided before we can secure a date at St. Catherine's. Also, a deposit of $200.00 is required to secure the date on our calendar. 
• Convalidation couples will need to provide a copy of their Civil Marriage License to the Pastoral Administrative Assistant.
•  Meet with a mentor couple for Fully Engaged review sessions & meet with assigned mentor couple in person for a minimum of 2-4 over the course of six months.
• Pay the remaining balance one month prior to your wedding. (Please see wedding guidelines for wedding fees)
•  Meet with the Music Minister to plan your wedding music and Wedding Liturgy. Coordinator with a Wedding Liturgy Coordinator to schedule your wedding rehearsal.
• Email your reading selections to [email protected] one month prior to your ceremony.
• Obtain a Marriage License from the state of North Carolina at the Register of Deeds 60 days prior to your schedule wedding date.

Our parish rejoices with you as God's beautiful call to the married life begins to blossom. 

Marriage preparation meetings are scheduled Monday-Friday 10 AM-4 PM.  

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