Preparing for a lifetime of love, faith, and commitment.
I’m Engaged. What’s Next?
Engaged couples are asked to contact the celebrant (Fr. Andrew, Fr. John, Deacon Dan) through the parish office at least 9 months prior to the wedding date.
Call (810) 653-2377Required Preparation
Each couple is required to attend a communication class, We Care (for which there is a $75.00 class fee), an Introduction to Natural Family Planning class and Perspective in Faith seminar. In addition, they need to complete and review the FOCCUS survey.
Your Wedding Preparation Timeline
Contact the parish office and begin the required marriage preparation process.
Arrange a meeting with Julie Richards, musician and liturgist, at (810) 658-1135. At this time all necessary information for planning the ceremony will be recorded.
Complete the pre-nuptial investigation and submit a request for dispensation, as needed. Contact Deacon Dan Fairweather at (810) 877-1640 for details.
Contact Joyce Ford, Parish Wedding Coordinator, at (810) 658-6959.
Wedding Planning Resources
Review these parish guides as you prepare for your wedding celebration.
Engagement to Wedding Day Guide (PDF)Photography & Videotaping Guidelines (PDF)Unity Candle holder, Candelabras, quilted kneeler covers and bow clips may be rented from the Altar Society.
Additional Guidance
Explore related information as you prepare for the sacrament.
For Marriage Prep Class Schedules, please contact the parish office. The previously published PDF link is no longer working.
What Is Marriage?
Want to Learn More?
Catechism of the Catholic Church: 1601–1666
Scripture References: Gen 1:27–28; 2:18–25; Mt 19:3–12; Jn 2:1–11; Eph 5:25–32.
FORMED.ORG resources (Parish Code: 77XNVP)
FORMED.ORG Marriage Resources
- Beloved: The Mystery and Meaning of Marriage, Episodes 1–6
- Beloved: Living Marriage, Episodes 1–6
- For Love and Marriage — Johnnette Benkovik (audio)
- Symbolon Part II, Episode 5: Matrimony and Holy Orders: The Sacraments of Service and Communion
- Symbolon Part II, Episode 7: A Love That Lasts: The Call to Self-Giving Love
- Symbolon Part II, Episode 8: God’s Plan for Sexuality
- YDisciple, Living the Creed, Session 5: Matrimony and Holy Orders: The Sacraments of Service and Communion
- YDisciple, Living the Creed, Session 7: A Love That Lasts: The Call to Self-Giving Love
- YDisciple, Living the Creed, Session 8: God’s Plan for Sexuality
- YDisciple, Called, Session 5: Holy Matrimony
Questions? We’re Here to Help.
Still have questions? Call Connie at the parish office.
Wedding Preparation Form
We need to know a few things about you. Please fill out the data form below if you wish to be married at St. John so we can get the information we need for the parish office.