Faith Life

Sacraments of Vocation: Matrimony and Holy Orders 

Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist are sacraments of Christian Initiation. They ground the common vocation of all Christ’s disciples, a vocation of holiness and to the mission of evangelizing the world.  Two other sacraments, Matrimony and Holy Orders, are directed towards the salvation of others; if they contribute as well to personal salvation, it is through service to others that they do so.  They confer a particular mission in the Church and serve to build up the People of God.
                                                          Catechism of the Catholic Church, 1533, 1534

 

MATRIMONY

The sacrament of Matrimony signifies the union of Christ and the Church.  It gives spouses the grace to love each other with the love with which Christ has loved his Church.

 St. Paul Wedding Guidelines

Please contact the parish office at least 6 months in advance to begin the process of preparing for your wedding.  The process will include meeting with a priest or deacon to set the date of your wedding, marriage preparation sessions and participation in Pre-Cana and/or Engaged Encounter Weekend.

Marriage Encounter

Marriage Encounter is a positive and personal experience for a couple. It consists of a weekend during which they learn a technique of loving communication they can use for the rest of their lives. It is specifically designed to enrich marriages.  If you are interested in this program, contact the representatives at the Diocese of Columbus 614.241.2560.


 

 

HOLY ORDERS


Holy Orders is the sacrament through which the mission entrusted by Christ to his apostles continues to be exercised in the Church until the end of time:  thus it is the sacrament of apostolic ministry.  It includes three degrees: episcopate, presbyterate, and diaconate.