Marriage
The parish has a marriage preparation team who lead the days and give the input but most of the work is done by the couples themselves, in group sharing, conversations between themselves, group activities and of course the time spent in those informal conversations about their future plans together.
Marriage
Each of our courses are arranged over three consecutive sessions, which are on Mondays. Couples are encouraged to attend all sessions in addition to the preparation provided by the Marriage and Family Life Team of the Archdiocese of Southwark
If you normally live in this parish and are planning to be married here or in any other Church, you should try to give at least six months’ notice to the parish Clergy. Sacred Heart offers marriage preparation several times a year. (October, January, April and June).
The parish has a marriage preparation team who lead the days and give the input but most of the work is done by the couples themselves, in group sharing, conversations between themselves, group activities and of course the time spent in those informal conversations about their future plans together.
An initial meeting with one of the clergy is followed by three one-hour sessions with other couples. A final meeting for each couple, to complete the required documentation is arranged by appointment by contacting our parish administrator on batterseawest@rcaos.org.uk
The themes covered on the day are, What do we understand by Marriage?, What is Love, Examples of Christian Love, Hopes and fears, Sacrament and Vocation, Consent, Family and Children, Living out your vows, Vows, Promises, Covenant and Contract- what is the difference, Forgiveness and understanding, the Churches teaching on Sex and Love, and a final session which looks at the Marriage Ceremony- Do’s and Don’ts and touches also on the civil requirements.
The course also touches on recent Papal teaching on Marriage, in particular, Amoris Laetitia and the words of Pope Francis to young couples at the World Meeting of Families in Dublin and also at World Youth Day and his Catechesis on Marriage given in Rome.
We wish our couples and all those preparing for Marriage a fruitful time of discernment, prayer and preparation and our prayers go with them for the wedding day and their married life together.
Please note that there is no charge for the marriage preparation courses we provide. However, the diocese of Southwark requires an administration fee of £100. We kindly ask that this fee be paid before you begin the course with us, to help avoid any delays in sending your completed marriage paperwork to the diocese.
Please use the following bank details, quoting reference: Marriage paperwork, followed by your surname to:
RCAS Battersea West
Account No 66707749
Sort code 50 21 01
