Since Marriage is ordered toward the increase and sanctification of the People of God, its celebration displays a communitarian character that encourages the participation also of the parish community, at least through some of its members. With due regard for local customs and as occasion suggests, several Marriages may be celebrated at the same time, or the celebration of the Sacrament may take place during the Sunday assembly. [OOCM, #28]

“The matrimonial covenant, by which a man and a woman establish between themselves a partnership of the whole of life, is by its nature ordered toward the good of the spouses and the procreation and education of offspring; this covenant between baptized persons has been raised by Christ the Lord to the dignity of a sacrament.” [CCC 1601]

Marriage preparation is to begin 9-12 months before the wedding day.  Please contact the pastor so that all preparations can be completed in time for the wedding and marriage.

Remember, a wedding is just a day,
a marriage is a Lifetime!

If you are interested, please call our office at 712-226-4320 to register.

All couples beginning preparation for marriage are to complete the components of marriage preparation as outlined in The Diocese of Sioux City Marriage Preparation Policies and Practices promulgated by Bishop Nickless on 29 December 2013. 

This process requires at least nine [9] months of preparation and will include meeting with the pastor to complete the marriage inventory and liturgy planning, completion of the Witness to Love program that utilizes sponsor couples, and completion of a NFP class from the approved local NFP teacher.

For more information contact the pastor.

If you are interested, please call our office at 712-226-4320 to register.

Classes are open to everyone and held the second Wedneday of each month, 6:00-7:00 p.m. at the IC Center Confernce Room, These classed are free of charge and teach the Sympto-Thermal method. Please call the parish office to register. 

[from www.foryourmarriage.org] Marriage does matter.

After all, we are all in this together. As members of society, we count on each other every day to keep our commitments. We feel more secure when we can depend on others.  Although marriage has changed a great deal the benefits of marriage endure.

Social science research confirms that marriage is an important social good that brings a wide range of positive outcomes for adults and children alike including:
[1] on average, married people are better off financially,
[2] marriage is associated with better health, sex and safety for men and women, and
[3] children do better when they live with their own two married parents.

1. Pray together. 
2. Banish divorce as an option. 
3. Get help when needed. 
4. Practice NFP.
5. Put marriage first.