St. Joseph Catholic Church at 109 N. Meadow Ave., Laredo, TX 78040 US - MARRIAGE / MATRIMONIO
MARRIAGE / MATRIMONIORevised by Fr. Leszek Waclawik Jan 26, 2009 |
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MARRIAGE PREPARATION CHECK LIST
1. Documents
a/ Baptismal Certificate (these must be copies issued by the church of baptism within 6 month of the wedding date).
b/ First Communion and Confirmation Certificates (information about those Sacraments is ussually found on the back of the Baptismal certificate).
c/ Pre-nuptial Questionnaire (with a priest or his delegate)
d/ Affidavit of Free Status (with a priest or his delegate)
2. Preparation Programs
a/ Pre-Cana
b/ Engaged Encounter
c/ Sponsor Couple Program
d/ Natural Family Planning Instruction
3. Others
a/ Marriage Licence (from Webb County Courthouse no earlier than 30 days and no later than 3 days [72 hours] before the wedding celebration.
b/ Church use fee.
4. If Applicable
a/ "Lack of Form" Petition
b/ Decree(s) of Civil Divorce
c/ Previous Marriage certificate(s)
d/ Decree(s) of Nulity


