Marriage

What is the Sacrament of Marriage?
Can we have a destination wedding at your parish?
Do you offer live streaming?
We didn't get married in a Catholic Church, how can we have our marriage blessed?
How do I begin the Marriage Tribunal process?
How do I begin the marriage preparation process?

The Sacrament of Marriage

The Sacrament of Marriage is a beautiful covenant and mystery, strengthened by God’s love.  God intended the relationship between a man and woman in marriage to mirror the love between Christ and His Church.  Because of the sacredness of this union between husband and wife, Christ provided the Church with many graces that flow from the Sacrament of Holy Matrimony, as a means of assisting husbands and wives to love each other with a deep and holy love.

We also have the capacity to live-stream your wedding for family and friends who are unable to be present and is available for download to keep as a treasured memory.

Couples enjoy having their weddings celebrated with us and then go to various venues in the larger Branson area for their reception.

We celebrate marriages from all over the U.S. so please contact us at
417-334-2928. (please see below for more information).
 

Convalidation:

For persons who are civilly married or have been married in a Christian church, synagogue, or mosque, and wish to enter into a Sacramental union in the Catholic Church)

Our hearts are joy-filled by your decision to have your marriage blessed in the Catholic Church.  We are pleased to assist you in planning a liturgy that meets your needs, whether you are interested in having a traditional wedding service or an intimate family gathering.  In addition to the basic paperwork, you will need to provide us with a copy of your marriage license.  Please contact us at 417-334-2928.
 

Marriage Tribunal Ministry: 

For persons who have been previously married to a different party, either in the Catholic Church, in a Christian church, synagogue or mosque, or in a civil marriage, and wish to enter into a Sacramental union in the Catholic Church)

The Marriage Tribunal Ministry is one part of the Church’s effort to offer healing and hope to the victims of failed marriages.  The Tribunal investigates these situations to determine whether the parties in certain instances may be free to remarry.

Faithful to Catholic tradition, we believe in the dignity of marriage and the Gospel's prohibition against arbitrary and unwarranted divorce. At the same time, we live in an imperfect society in which divorce is a common reality. In accord with Canon Law, all previously married individuals (Catholic or not) have the right to seek clarification of the canonical status of their previous marriage(s).   You are welcome to contact any of our Diocesan Tribunal staff at The Catholic Center in Springfield at (417) 866-0841, to inquire about the Marriage Tribunal process.
 

Marriage Preparation:

We encourage you to call us for an initial appointment nine to twelve (9-12) months prior to the date you wish to marry.  Basic Marriage Inquiry paperwork will include the completion of paperwork by both parties, your parents or other qualified witnesses, and reprints of your baptismal certificates for all Catholic parties (other paperwork may be required, based on your situation).  Please contact us for more information about our Marriage preparation process, 417-334-2928.