The Sacrament of Matrimony
Marriage Preparation
The day is fast approaching when you will be starting a new life together. At St. Frances Cabrini we want to give you two gifts for your marriage. First, we want to provide you with a lasting memory of a beautiful wedding and secondly, we want to help ensure that you have a beautiful marriage that will last a lifetime. Providing you with these gifts can take as long as 9-12 months to complete. Congratulations! To learn more about the next steps:
If you have question about the Sacrament of Matrimony or the Marriage Preparation ministry, please contact Deacon Marc Nestorick at deacon.nestorickm@archden.org or (303) 667-2428.
Marriage Prep Retreat Registration
Upcoming Retreat Dates:
September 6-8, 2024; This retreat is limited to 12 couples and will be held at a parishioner’s home, Littleton (REGISTER HERE)
February 7-9, 2025 (REGISTER HERE)
April 25-27, 2025 (REGISTER HERE)
Natural Family Planning
Another required element of the Catholic Marriage Preparation process, is a Natural Family Planning course. The Office of Marriage & Family Life promotes Natural Family Planning (NFP) as a highly effective, martially enriching, spiritually enlightening, emotionally uplifting, sexually fulfilling and moral means of planning one's family. Less than 1% of couples that practice NFP get divorced. It is also 99% effective in helping couples postpone pregnancy.
Marriage Counseling
We have many counselors to help marriage couples get through the difficult times in their lives. Sometimes couples just need a tune-up in their relationship. The counselors that are recommended either see clients at St. Frances Cabrini or at a nearby location. Contact Deacon Chet at 303-953-7783 for the names of counselors that may help you.
Annulments
The Catholic Church teaches that a valid sacramental marriage is a permanent, lifelong commitment between a man and woman. A decree of annulment says that, in the eyes of the Catholic Church, a sacramental marriage never existed. You will find a further explanation and links to help you understand the process. Unfortunately, there is a great deal of mis-communication and myths about annulments and the process. We are here to help you through this difficult time. For more information or to start the annulment process, please contact Deacon Chet , Deacon Marc or a Priest at 303-979-7688.