Many congratulations on your upcoming nuptials!
Every marriage matters, because marriage comes from the hand of God. God brings a man and a woman together to love and support each other. Their love becomes visible in the children they bring into the world and in their acts of generous service.
In Catholic teaching, the valid marriage between two baptised Christians is also a sacrament as the love between the spouses symbolises Christ’s love for the church. For more information on marriage in the Catholic Church, download the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference Frequently Asked Questions booklet.
If you are looking for the perfect church to hold your ceremony, the Diocese of Cairns has a choice of over 40. To start organising your wedding, select the church you want to be married in and contact your local parish priest.
There are two types of Catholic marriage ceremony. One is with Mass and celebrates the Eucharist, which lasts for about an hour. The other is without Mass and only takes about 20 minutes. Your parish priest will be able to go through all these details with you.
Pre-Marriage Preparation
Marriage is a beautiful gift from God. A sacred commitment that deserves care and preparation. That’s why the Diocese recommends the FOCCUS pre-marriage program, delivered by Centacare FNQ, for couples who want to build strong foundations for a lifelong relationship.
FOCCUS is designed to help you explore your relationship in a meaningful way. Through a guided questionnaire and feedback sessions, couples discover their strengths, identify areas for growth, and learn practical tools to navigate married life together.
In the busyness of planning a wedding, it’s easy to forget that marriage is more than a day – it’s a lifetime. Taking time now to prepare for this journey can help you grow closer as a couple and shape the kind of marriage you both hope to create.
Contact Centacare FNQ on (07) 4044 0130 or email intake@centacarefnq.org to learn more.
Further questions?
If you have further questions please contact us
