Wedding Guidelines

The Sacrament of Marriage is a covenant, which is more than a contract. Covenant always expresses a relationship between persons. The marriage covenant refers to the relationship between the husband and wife, a permanent union of persons capable of knowing and loving each other and God. The celebration of marriage is also a liturgical act, appropriately held in a public liturgy at church. Catholics are urged to celebrate their marriage within the Eucharistic Liturgy.

Catholics believe that the sacrament of marriage (also called "Holy Matrimony") comes as a gift from the hand of God. In a permissive culture, the Catholic vision of marriage is countercultural: it is rooted in Sacred Scripture and is expressed in the teachings and practices of the Church. It has these main elements: 

• Marriage opens a couple to giving life
• Marriage is a way to respond to God’s call to holiness
• Marriage calls the couple to be a sign of Christ’s love in the world

Marriage Preparation
Engaged couples desiring to get married at St. Peter Roman Catholic Church, must participate in the marriage preparation process. Please the download and complete the Marriage Preparation Guidelines at least 6 months in advance of the date you desire for your wedding to begin the preparation process and contact the parish office (337) 896-9408 to schedule a meeting with Fr. Cambre.

Click here to download the Marriage Preparation Guidelines