Marriage Preparation Plan - Northwest-V FOP

The Priest or Deacon will help guide you through the steps

1

Call To Reserve A Date With Your Parish

9 Months to 1 Year Prior: Confirm an available date with your parish before booking your hall, photographer, music, flowers, or planner.

2

Fill Out The M-1 Archdiocese Form & Foccus Questionnaire

9–12 Months Prior: You’ll receive a link to the form and questionnaire from the parish office. Please complete and return it to the parish office before your first meeting with the Priest or Deacon.

3

Schedule First Meeting

9–12 Months Prior: Call the parish office to schedule your first meeting with a Priest or Deacon within two weeks of your initial contact. Your wedding date will be confirmed after this meeting.

4

Book Your Organist

9 Months Prior: This step may vary by parish. Please contact your parish office for details or refer to the Parish Wedding Preparation Guide further down this page.

5

Attend the Genesis Pre-Cana

6–9 Months Prior: Schedule your required Pre-Cana retreat by choosing a date and location in the Marriage Prep Courses section below.

6

Schedule A Natural Family Planning Class

6–9 Months Prior: Schedule your required Natural Family Planning class by choosing a date and location (link below) in the Marriage Prep Courses section below.

7

Find a Mentor Couple

6 Months Prior: Schedule your Mentor Couple meetings. They’ll guide you through the ‘Beloved’ video series, available on Formed.org (link below) in the Marriage Prep Courses section.

8

2nd Meeting with Priest or Deacon

6 Months Prior: Schedule your second meeting with the Priest or Deacon as directed during your previous meeting.

9

Email Your Certificates

4 Months Prior: Email your Natural Family Planning & Pre-Cana certificates to the parish office.

10

Acquire Marriage License

1 Month Prior: Obtain your marriage license within 60 days of your wedding and bring it to the rehearsal.

11

Final Meeting with Priest or Deacon

About 1 Month Prior: Schedule your final meeting with the Priest or Deacon as you approach your wedding date.

12

Complete Parish Registration Form

2 Weeks Prior: If you plan to live within the [Northwest V] Family of Parishes, please complete the online registration form available on our homepage.

Questions?