Weddings
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Weddings at St. Bernard of Clairvaux Church
Congratulations On Your Engagement!
You have reached a point in your lives where you wish to commit yourselves to each other before God in the sacred bond of matrimony. We rejoice with you and want your wedding day to be truly special, the foundation of your life together. We are here to help you! Preparing for your wedding is an exciting time! It can also be busy and stressful. In preparation for this special occasion, we have prepared this page to answer some common questions, and to help you as you plan in knowing what is permitted and what isn’t at St. Bernard Church.
For more specific information about planning your wedding at St. Bernard Church, please contact the Pastoral Associate at 513-353-4207 ext. 5.
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The Sacrament of Marriage
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INTRODUCTION
The second Sacrament at the Service of Communion is the Sacrament of Holy Matrimony. It is much more than a mere contract or agreement. Matrimony is a sacrament that joins a man and a woman in a covenant for life – a holy union created by God. The love that exists between a husband and a wife is expressed in their desire for what is best for the other: to help each other get to Heaven and to raise Christian children who will join them there some day.
Christ’s Example of Love
In the Gospel of St. John, Christ tells his disciples that God is love. God is all merciful and all giving. His greatest wish is to give himself entirely to us, whom he loves, and for us to give ourselves entirely to him, loving him with our whole hearts and minds. This love of God manifests itself in many concrete ways, especially in the love of Christ for His Church. There is no greater example of this than the sacrament of Matrimony in its true form.
Click here for more on the Theology of Marriage
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Frequently Asked Questions
MEETINGS WITH THE PRIEST OR DEACON
You will meet with the Priest or Deacon who will be presiding at your wedding. The number of sessions will be determined by him as he gets to know you and what areas you are strong in and where you need strengthening. We understand that work schedules may mean meetings outside of office hours (9a-4p, Mon-Fri) and the meetings will be scheduled accordingly.
There will be information given to you about a Marriage preparation workshop that you will need to attend. You will both be asked to participate in an marriage inventory called FOCCUS. This will bring up talking points for your meetings with the presider. As time gets closer to the wedding date, the actual ceremony will be planned.
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