Getting Married? Here is what you need to do!
Call Paula Nowicki to schedule a date for your wedding at Holy Family Catholic Community,
847-907-3416, pnowicki@holyfamilyparish.org.
Please note: We need at least seven months notice prior to a wedding date.
You will then be contacted by our Marriage Preparation Ministry and begin your Marriage Preparation process as follows:
- Attend the orientation mass and meeting.
- You will be assigned a sponsor couple and meet with them and a group of other engaged couples for 5 or 6 sessions.
- Attend the Celebration of Journey mass.
- Attend the Couples' Reconciliation Service.
- Atttend the Wedding Music Faire.
The Marriage Prep process is required to marry in the Archdiocese of Chicago.
Engaged Orientation
Saturday, April 26, 2008; July 12, 2008; October 4, 2008
Engaged couples planning to be married at Holy Family Catholic Communityare asked to attend 4:30pm mass with a light dinner and orientation to follow. Couples will learn about the Marriage Preparation Process and take the FOCCUS inventory. You will be assigned a sponsor couple and meet with them and a group of other engaged couples for 5 or 6 sessions.
Engaged Couples Mass - Celebration of the Journey
Saturday, June 14, 2008
Engaged couples and their sponsors should attend the 4:30pm mass at Holy Family Catholic Community. Choose from dates above.
Couples Reconciliation Service with Wine and Cheese Reception
TBD
Couples Reconciliation Service is held in the chapel, followed by a wine and cheese reception. All engaged couples and sponsors are encouraged to attend.
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