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Guide to Getting Married - English
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Guide to Getting Married - Spanish
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REQUIRED DOCUMENTSThe priest, deacon or pastoral minister who is preparing the engaged persons for marriage will assist them in obtaining the following documents:* Baptismal Certificate(s): The baptismal certificate of the Catholic(s) should be issued within the last six months and include any notations (regarding other sacraments received). A certificate of baptism is also required of a non-Catholic Christian.* A Letter of Freedom (Form B) is to be completed by two witnesses on behalf of each engaged person (i.e. two forms for each of the engaged). Forms are available at the parish.
* A Pre-Nuptial Inquiry (Form A) is to be completed by each of the engaged. This inquiry includes questions regarding one’s freedom to marry and one’s views on Christian marriage.* State of California Marriage License: Unless the license is present, no wedding can occur.* Confirmation Certificate(s): If it can be celebrated without serious inconveniences, Catholics who have not yet received the sacrament of confirmation are to receive it before being admitted to marriage.* Permission for a Mixed Marriage (for a Catholic to marry a person baptized in a non-Catholic Christian denomination).* Petition for Dispensation for Disparity of Worship (for a Catholic to marry a non-baptized person).All documents are to be kept on file at the parish where the wedding takes place.These classes must be completed:
- FOCCUS
- NFP(Natural Family Planning)
- Marriage Preparation Class
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