Marriage

Congratulations on your engagement! We are honored that you are considering celebrating the Sacrament of Matrimony at St. James. Marriage preparation is an important opportunity to grow together in faith as you prepare for your life together.

Couples planning to marry at St. James must complete the Diocese's marriage preparation requirements, which should begin at least nine months before the desired wedding date.

To begin the process, please contact the parish office at 623-581-0707 to schedule an appointment with Fr. Ben. Both fiancé and fiancée must be present for this initial meeting.

Please bring the following to your appointment:

• Baptism certificate for each fiancé
• Confirmation certificate for each fiancé
• Any documentation related to a previous annulment, if applicable

If either party has been previously married, please bring any annulment documentation so Fr. Ben can review your situation and guide you through the next steps, if needed.

This preparation process also applies to couples who are civilly married and wish to have their marriage convalidated (recognized) in the Catholic Church.

We look forward to accompanying you as you prepare to enter into the sacred vocation of Christian marriage.