"For this reason a man shall leave his father and
his mother and be joined to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh." - Ephesians 5:31
"The matrimonial covenant, by which a man and a woman establish between themselves a partnership of the whole of life, is by its nature ordered toward the good of the spouses and the procreation and education of offspring; this covenant between baptized persons has been raised by Christ the Lord to the dignity of a sacrament." (CCC 1601)
In order to set a date for the wedding ceremony, the couple must meet in person with the priest. At least one of the parties must be a practicing Catholic who has been confirmed and must be an active member of Saint Lawrence Martyr Parish. The preparation of the couple with the priest or deacon must begin at least six months prior to the wedding date.
Please contact the Parish Office to begin the steps needed to begin your journey into marriage by calling 410-799-1970, or by sending an email to office@saintlawrencemartyr.org.