Matrimony: An Introduction by Fr. Curtis
The Sacrament of Matrimony is a public, prayerful, life-long commitment between a man and a woman. This commitment is made in a church to show that it is a three-fold covenant made by husband and wife and God. Spouses are to be faithful and generous to each other and open to having children—raising them in the practice of the Faith in a loving home. Catholics are to marry in the presence of a priest or deacon, and two other witnesses, in a Catholic Church (unless written permissions are granted otherwise). Healthy, stable marriages provide a solid foundation for the life of the Church and of the civic community.
Marriage at St. John
To be married at St. John, either the bride or groom should be a registered parishioner. Arrangements must be made at least 6 months prior to the wedding date. To schedule your wedding and receive more information, contact any of the following:
Fr. Curtis Carlson, , (785) 843-0109
Deacon Leo Bistack, , (785) 865-3888
We will need recent documentation of your baptism from the church in which you were baptized. Couples to be married at St. John will also be expected to complete a marriage preparation course and a pre-marital counseling session with a priest or deacon.
Resources
Information and forms for marriage preparation and counseling sessions can be found by visiting the: