Holy Matrimony

Congratulations!
You're getting married!
Where do you start?

Preparation for the Sacrament of Matrimony must start at least six months prior to the wedding date. To schedule a wedding on the calendar at Corpus Christi Parish, the engaged couple must do the following:

• Call the parish office at 713-667-0497; request to schedule a meeting with one of our parish priests to discuss your engagement and upcoming wedding.

• After meeting with the parish priest, a mutual wedding date will be set based on the preferences of the couple, the availability of the priest, and the availability of the church.
• “Save the date” cards, wedding announcements or reception plans should not be finalized until the date is confirmed and written on the parish calendar.

The Mission of the Sponsor Couple Program

To help engaged couples fulfill the Catholic Church's pre-nuptial requirements.
To prepare engaged couples for the joys, challenges and commitment of Catholic marriage.
To offer support as couples prepare for marriage and as they begin their married life together.

Scheduled Activities

For more information, contact the Parish Office.

Corpus Christi is always looking for English-speaking and Spanish-speaking couples who are married in the Catholic Church and who want to share their strong faith and love with engaged couples.

The program consists of six two-hour meetings on topics such as communication, finances, family history, marriage expectations, etc. Sponsor couples set up meetings in their own home at a time convenient for both couples. Both couples read materials and answer questions before each meeting. The sponsor couple is encouraged to set additional meetings such as an introduction meeting before beginning the program and a follow-up meeting a few months after the wedding.

It's hard to say who benefits most from this program - the married couple or the engaged couple!