Marriage
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This one, at last, is bone of my bones
and flesh of my fleshGenesis 2:23
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Getting Started
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Congratulations!
We understand marriage preparation in the Catholic church may seem overwhelming and many people feel like there are too many "hoops" to jump through. To better understand the process, purpose and the meaning behind marriage prep, please watch this very short video. We feel it is very helpful!
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Next StepsPlease note priority is given to parishioners and family members of parishioners at St John Neumann
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To book your wedding at St. John Neumann, please follow these 4 simple steps:
- Please complete: Marriage Intake Form
- Upon receipt of your Marriage Intake Form, a parish staff member will email you for more details
- A priest or deacon will then email you to set up an orientation and welcome.
To reserve the date of your wedding, a meeting with the deacon, baptismal certificates with notations, a signed copy of the ST JOHN NEUMANN COVENANT FOR THE CELEBRATION OF A CHRISTIAN MARRIAGE, and the full church fee must be paid at the time of booking.- Cancellation 6 months prior to the ceremony: You will receive a full refund minus a $200.00 service fee.
- Cancellation 3-6 months prior to wedding: You have the option of rescheduling at no cost or receiving a 50% refund minus a $200.00 service fee.
- Cancellation 3 months prior to wedding: No refund is given.
Wedding Fee
Saturday Weddings are available at 2:00PM. The 2:00PM time is not flexible due to Confessions and Mass held on Saturdays. Friday weddings are available if the church is free of events and pastor approval is granted.- *Parishioner $1500.00
- Priority is given to parishioners and family members of parishioners at St John Neumann.
Included in the wedding fee:
- Music-SJN assigned Organist and Cantor
- Wedding liaison (present at rehearsal and wedding)
- Building usage: 1 hour for scheduled rehearsal, 3 hours for day of wedding
- Utilities and Custodial service
Stipends and additional costs
- The stipend for the priest or deacon is a free-will offering, and is NOT included in the above costs, but is suggested.
- Varying Marriage Prep materials may need to be purchased outside of the wedding cost
**** We do not offer or provide any live streaming services***** A parishioner is one who is a registered, active, contributing member for 6 months (at the time the wedding date is booked).
We ask that all couples read and sign off on our St. John Neumann Covenant for the Celebration of a Christian Marriage concerning the marriage program at St. John Neumann. This will explain in greater detail the points made here and other questions you may have.
Marriage Checklist Form
Marriage Checklist Form(To be filled out 2 months before the wedding)
More detailed information:
- Witness Affidavit of Freedom to Marry
- Online Natural Family Planning (NFP) Course
- Choose your own readings
- Flower Guild Guidelines
- Photography policies and mixed media agreement
Click here to sign up for the Introduction to natural family planning Zoom class
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Outdoor Weddings and the Catholic Church
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Questions? We are here to help!
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Kandi Endreskendressjnaustin.orgAdministrative Coordinator, Parish Experience
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SJN Marriage Prep Retreat
Together In God's Love - A program for Catholic Preparation of Marriage
Dates available
October 18-19, 2024The celebration of marriage as a sacrament is not a one-time event, but a lifelong vocation.
Marriage and family have been the cornerstones of society in cultures throughout the world
and across time. It is, therefore, no small task to help people enter into this lifelong commitment. Together in God’s Love uniquely combines cultural perspectives, modern psychology, and Catholic theology as couples prepare to become one in Christ through matrimony. Using very practical,
multi-sensory, and active learning techniques, the program focuses on the areas of Faith, Communication, Sexuality, and Stewardship to express marriage as a communion of persons, just as the Holy Trinity is a communion of persons.For couples being prepared at SJN, completion of this retreat will meet all the requirements for marriage prep.
1. 2-day Retreat
2. Intro to Natural Family Planning class
3. Prepare and Enrich Test (completed and reviewed before the weekend) The test link is emailed to you by the church preparing you for marriage.
Location: St John Neumann - Morris Hall, 5455 Bee Caves Rd, Austin, TX 78746
Cost: $75.00 per couple-Books included-Meals are not provided. You will have time to leave campus on Saturday or bring your own lunch box.
The retreat schedule:
Friday 6:30PM-9PM
Saturday 9AM-6:30PM
The retreat is limited to 30 couples. The deadline to sign up is the Thursday before the retreat. Payments are non-refundable. However, you may reschedule for a different date if a conflict arises or you become ill. Please bring a snack to share with all.
Pre-Marital Retreat
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