Marriage

The sacrament of Marriage is one of the seven sacraments of the Catholic church. It confers special graces of the Holy Spirit upon the couple being married.

It is a unique sacrament in that the couple administers the sacrament to each other. There must be an official Church witness present, either a priest or a deacon, because Matrimony is an act of public worship, a community prayer, bringing God’s blessing to the couple.

The Catholic Church distinguishes between a legal marriage and the Sacrament of Matrimony. The Sacrament of Matrimony involves two baptized people, one or both of whom are Catholic, becoming husband and wife through a sacred covenant with God and each other. The Sacrament of Marriage is a lasting commitment of a man and a woman to a lifelong partnership, established for the good of each other and the procreation of their children.

Catholic Marriages take place in the parish church of the bride or groom. We are happy to meet couples when at least one of the parties is a registered member of Corpus Christi parish and attends Sunday Mass on a regular basis.

Booking a Date for Marriage

A couple must contact the office at least one year in advance of the proposed date of marriage, in order to ascertain their freedom to marry, to acquire the proper sacramental preparation and to complete all required documentation.

Time for Marriage

Marriages are usually celebrated on Saturdays before 3pm. On weekdays marriages are permitted according to the availability of the church. Marriages are NOT permitted on Sunday, holy days of obligation and during the Easter Triduum.

Marriage Preparation Course

A couple cannot be married in the Archdiocese of Toronto without first attending a Marriage Preparation Course. You may attend an Engaged Encounter Weekend at a retreat centre. Weekend Encounters are held at the Queen of Apostles Renewal Centre in Mississauga at 905-278-5229, or contact Catholic Family Services at 416-921-1163 for locations of other courses. Engaged Encounter Weekends are very popular and must be booked months in advance.

Documents Required

   1. Every Catholic being married must present a current certificate of Baptism, issued not more than six months before the marriage date. 

   2. Non-Catholic parties who have been baptized should provide a record of  Baptism.

   3. All couples must obtain a marriage license at City Hall and bring it to the office at scheduled 2nd Prenuptial meeting.

The Presider at the Marriage Ceremony

Usually, the priest who begins preparation with the couple will be the presider at the marriage. However, it may be necessary for another priest to take over after preparation has already begun. Please inform the priest if a change should occur.

​Interfaith Marriages

In accordance with the Archdiocesan policy, marriage between a Catholic and non-Catholic or an unbaptized person can be celebrated in the Church.  

Rehearsals

Rehearsals should be booked when speaking to administrator.  They are conducted the week of the marriage, on Thursday or Friday between 5:00 pm and 6:00 pm. The rehearsal will take place in the Church.

Please email the office to get an appointment with the priest to begin the process.