Holy Matrimony

“Marriage is an act of will that signifies and involves a mutual gift, which unites the spouses and binds them to their eventual souls, with whom they make up a sole family – a domestic church” – Pope St. John Paul II (Love and Responsibility)

“The intimate community of life and love which constitutes the married state has been established by the Creator and endowed by Him with its own proper laws. . . . God himself is the author of marriage.” – The Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC) 1603

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“It is such a joy to be a part of the Marriage Preparation ministry at CTK! Through the Witness to Love program, we are able to walk alongside engaged couples to ensure that they receive beautiful, solid formation on the Sacrament of Holy Matrimony. Engaged couples have the opportunity to be mentored by a Catholic married couple of their choice, and it is powerful to witness the journeys of these couples as they strive to build Christ-centered marriages that are healthy, holy, and lasting.”
Katie and Luke Z.
“Beautiful setting, authentic Catholic community, joyful people…. could not have had a better wedding than at Christ The King. It meant so much to enter into Holy Matrimony at the church that helped Angelica transition to a Catholic adult during her studies at LSU. We look forward to creating more memories at CTK in the future!”
Patrick and Angelica C.
“Kyle and I have been so blessed by our Marriage Preparation experience at Christ the King. Through our conversations with Father Andrew and our mentor couple, we have had many necessary, joyful, and even difficult conversations. These have brought us nothing but peace and wisdom on our journey to marriage. The preparation program at Christ the King has given us the opportunity to grow in our relationship with one another, and most importantly, prepare us mentally and spiritually for the sacrament. It has been a very joyful and natural experience and we are so grateful for that!”
Cassidy and Kyle L.
“Sometimes we call each other “mi segundo amor” (my second love). It’s a reminder to ourselves that the strength of our marriage is dependent on our union with our First Love, Jesus Christ. And Christ the King has been such a special place for us to meet Him in the sacraments, to be encouraged by community, and to mentor younger engaged couples in finding Christ in the joys and sorrows of married life.”
Brian and Adrienne P.

FAQs

Any baptized Catholic man or baptized woman, who is free to marry (has no canonical impediments) and who fully consents, can get married in the Catholic Church.

Family Planning (NFP), or fertility awareness, is a term used to describe the various methods that are available to learn the natural times of fertility and infertility in a woman’s cycle. Learn more and find information through the Diocese of Baton Rouge Marriage and Family Life Website.

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