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"Being in the
image of God the human individual possesses the dignity of a person,
who is not just something, but someone."
Catechism of the Catholic Church, Section 357 |
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Marriage
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| Married couples in the parish, who are members of the Kingston Deanery Pre-Marriage Team, present courses for couples preparing for marriage. The courses are organised by our Deacon, Reverend Al Callan and his wife, Trudie. | ||
| In the company of other couples attending, the course enables each couple to reflect on their commitment to love one another, and onhow this is valued by the Church, through the Sacrament of Matrimony. | ||
| Marriages in the Catholic Church may
only take place between two people in the sense that : |
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| Catholics should normally marry in their own parish church or in the parish of one of the parties. Those who wish to marry in a different parish should discuss this with their own Parish Priest as well as the priest of the parish in which they wish to marry. Catholics who wish to marry in a non-Catholic church must ask a priest to apply for a dispensation from the bishop; they will be expected to undertake the same preparation as if they were marrying in a Catholic church. To book a wedding please contact the priest for an appointment and try to allow a minimum of six months notice. This allows sufficient time for the necessary paper work. The couple will be asked to take part in a course for Engaged Couples. | ||
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| For further information please contact the parish office. | ||