The truly Christian marriage involves much more than holding the wedding in church. What makes a marriage Christian isn't a church blessing added on to a legal contract. Christian marriage is a personal relationship of life-giving love in which two people make the love of Christ present to each other and become a sign of the love of Christ to those around them.
"The matrimonial covenant, by which a man and a woman establish between themselves a partnership of the whole of life, is by its nature ordered toward the good of the spouses and the procreation and education of offspring; this covenant between baptized persons has been raised by Christ the Lord to the dignity of a sacrament." [CCC1601]
Through this sacrament, Christ becomes fully present through the union of man and woman.
In order to be married at St. Anthony's the bride or groom must be a parishioner of St. Anthony's and arrangements should be made with the priest at least 6 months in advance.
If you are interested in receiving this sacrament or learning more about it, please contact us at 202-250-8208.
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Useful Links for Marriage Resources
Marriage Matters: Resources to Enrich Your Marriage!
Catholic Engaged Encounter
Couple to Couple League: NFP
Contact our local CCL Chapter
Peter & Margorie Hickman
(703) 528-0297
loyalscout@hotmail.com
Retrouvaille: A Lifeline for Marriages
The Alexander House: Building Stronger Foundations for Marriage and Family Life
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