Marriage is one of the seven sacraments in the Catholic Church and is the only one where the participants are the ministers. For any couple the decision to marry is a life-changing step. In the Sacrament of Matrimony they are inviting God to break into their relationship as a helper and a guide. The gift of the Holy Spirit, and the grace of the sacrament will be a support throughout their lives, in times of joy and times of trial.

Couples planning to marry should make an appointment to see the Parish Priest at least six months before the proposed wedding date, as a great deal of administration must be completed before a Catholic marriage can take place. At least one person in the couple must be a parishioner. If neither of your are parishioners, we will need the permission of one of your Parish Priest’s to marry here.

Marriage Preparation Course

These are held in the ‘Our Lady Chapel’, just to the right of the Altar in St. Teresa’s Church. Couples must attend a course on Marriage Preparation which normally takes place on Friday evenings for about 6-8 weeks, depending on how facilitators group content together. The sessions focus on the couples’ relationship and their hopes. They give an understanding of the Sacrament of Matrimony and a deeper awareness of their future, life-long, commitment. The cost of the course is £100 per couple to cover related administration costs and the running of the church for the sessions. If you have an issue making this payment, please let us know, in advance, so that we can consider coming to another arrangement.