Matrimony
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“For this reason a man shall leave father and mother and be joined to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh.”
— Ephesians 5:31
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The Sacrament of Matrimony
The bond of Christian marriage cannot be dissolved by any human power. The effects of the Sacrament of Matrimony are:- To sanctify the love of husband and wife
- To give them grace to bear with each other's weaknesses
- To enable them to bring up their children in the fear and love of God
The Church alone has the right to make laws concerning the Sacrament of Marriage, though the state also has the right to make laws concerning the civil effects of the marriage contract. Matrimony signifies the union of Christ and the Church. It is a confirmation of the goodness of marriage and proclaims marriage to be an efficacious sign of Christ's presence.
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Receiving the Sacrament of Matrimony
No wedding can be scheduled on the parish calendar without consulting one of our parish priests to ensure that marriage within the Church can indeed take place in the time period desired. It is always wise, therefore, to ensure your date on the parish calendar prior to confirming a date with your social hall or caterer.
The first step toward celebrating the Sacrament of Matrimony at any of the church sites in our parish is by calling the Parish Administrative Office at 724-775-6363, EXT. 101, or by contacting one of our priests. Please click here to access our parish directory.
If you are seeking to be married in Mary Queen of Saints Parish, you must contact a priest at least six months in advance of the anticipated wedding date. All couples will be required to participate in a pre-marriage program before the wedding. Recognized pre-marriage programs are available. Before enrolling, please discuss the matter with the parish pastor.
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Marriage Preparation Programs
Every couple to be married in the Diocese of Pittsburgh is required to participate in a diocesan-approved marriage preparation program which should be taken at least six months prior to your wedding.
For information on the pre-marriage program offered throughout the Pittsburgh Diocese, go to the Pre-Cana page by clicking on the button below.PRE-CANA
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Wedding Liturgy Scripture Readings
When planning the celebration of the Sacrament of Matrimony, the couple will have the opportunity to pick scripture readings to be read during the wedding liturgy. For ease of reference, the approved readings for the Sacrament of Matrimony (within and outside of Mass) can be found in the MQSP Wedding Liturgy Scripture Readings. To review the collection, click on the MQSP Wedding Litury Scripture Reading button.
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Additional Resources
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Marriage
Explore how the love between spouses mirrors the Divine love of the Blessed Trinity, thoughts on the Theology of the Body, and the theological virtues.
(The video is part of a service from the Sophia Institute for Teachers).
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