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Marriage

The purpose of this preparation program is to help the engaged couple to realistically establish their relationship as a sacramental covenant. The preparation meetings are designed to clarify what you expect of each other, to help in expressing candid feelings, especially differences between yourselves, and to assess strengths and weaknesses. It is also important to insure that all topics and issues relevant to marriage planning are reviewed and understood by all.

If you plan to prepare for the Sacrament of Marriage at the Newman Center, you must notify us at least six months before your wedding date.

Requirements are as follows:

  1. The Catholic party/parties must be registered members and identifiably practicing Catholic(s).
  2. An initial meeting with Tracey Ocampo to begin paperwork. This is necessary even if the wedding is to take place in a different locale. Please call the Newman office to set up an appointment.
  3. Attendance at either an ENGAGED ENCOUNTER WEEKEND or the Diocesan 1-day Marriage Preparation Forum. Please register online at www.dioceseofraleigh.org or by calling the Diocese at (919) 821-9700.
  4. The completion of a pre-marital inventory called FOCCUS (Facilitation Open Couple Communication, Understanding and Study).
  5. A meeting with a Newman staff member to discuss the results of the FOCCUS.
  6. If your wedding is to take place at the Newman Catholic Student Center Parish, a meeting with the Music Minister to review music selections and finalize the Liturgical preparations.
  7. If your wedding will take place in a non-Catholic Church or at the Newman Center by a visiting Priest or Deacon from outside the Diocese of Raleigh, we must have a letter from his Bishop or Provincial stating the celebrant is a Priest/Deacon in good standing.
  8. Affidavits Regarding the Free Status of the Bride and Groom must be witnessed.
  9. Completion of all paperwork required by our Diocese.
  10. BAPTISMAL CERTIFICATE:
    A certificate of Baptism, issued within the past six months, with notations, will be asked of each Catholic person.

    11. Baptized non-Catholics are asked to provide some proof of Baptism.

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