Matrimony
The marriage alliance is the sacrament by which a man and a woman constitute an intimate community of life and love. It was constituted for the good of the spouses as well as to the generation and education of children.
Contact the priest in order to begin the preparation process. The priest will discuss the necessary documents for the wedding (wedding license, baptismal certificates, etc.). He will make the reservation of the desired dates and times on the parish calendar. He will also discuss how to fulfill the marriage spiritual preparation requirements (pre-Cana instruction).
(Note, because of baptisms there are no 10:00 a.m. weddings on the third Saturday of each month.)
Rev. Carlos Ortega
Phone: 706-629-2345 (Ext. 800)
Wedding Procedure
1. The couple calls to make an appointment with the priest. (at least 6 months before the desired date)
2. At the appointment:
a. Two questionnaires are completed
b. Witness affidavits are delivered
c. Requirements are requested
d. Sacrament Certificates are requested
e. Ceremony booklet is handed
3. After the documents have been handed, the date is reserved
a. The date is confirmed by the priest
4. The couple is sent to take the class
a. Diocesan Workshop
b. Online
c. With a couple of catechists
d. With the priest
5. A meeting is held to plan the ceremony (fill out the form) Payment is established if any, and the sheet is delivered to the secretary who collects the payment.
6. Readings and certificate are prepared
7. After the ceremony, the Marriage license is signed and the sacrament is noted in our records