Matrimony
Matrimony
All who wish to be married at Notre Dame de la Mer Parish should make their initial contact ONE YEAR PRIOR to the date they would like to be married at one of our churches (Assumption Church, Wildwood Crest or St. Ann Church, Wildwood). The prospective bride or groom should call the parish office at 609-522-2709, Ext. 222 and speak with Deacon Nick. He will be able to tell you the availability of the date and location that you are requesting. If the location and date are available He will take some initial information from you to reserve the day. Additional information will also be provided.
Matrimony (marriage) is the sacrament by which a baptized man and woman establish between themselves a lifelong partnership for their mutual good and for the procreation and education of children. The external sign of this sacrament is the promise that each spouse makes to the other. As long as both of them intend to contract a true marriage, the sacrament is performed. The effect of the sacrament is an increase in sanctifying grace for the couple, enabling each spouse to help the other advance in holiness. Sacramental marriage is more than a union of a man and a woman; it is symbolic of the divine union between Christ, the Bridegroom, and His Church, the Bride. As married Christians, open to the creation of new life and committed to our mutual salvation, we participate not only in God's creative act but also in the redemptive act of Christ.
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