ABOUT OUR MARRIAGE MINISTRY

The ministry is a peer, intergenerational ministry that serves the full range of spiritual, emotional and social/relational needs of all married couples through every stage of marriage and family life. 

The Sacrament of Matrimony 

All are welcome to come receive the Sacrament of Matrimony. We welcome the Sacrament to be celebrated on most days, schedule permitted. We are honored to work with you and your families so that you are well-prepared for the Sacrament as well as making your special day one that is memorable and meaningful. 

Anyone interested in receiving the Sacrament of Matrimony please contact Lori McCahill at  [email protected], or call 732-264-4712, ext. 27. 

Pre-Cana 

is a one day course for Catholic couples preparing for marriage in April and November. The name is derived from the Wedding Feast at Cana.

Topics include:

• Compatibility of the couple
• Basic principles of Catholic marriage and family life
• Sacramental theology of marriage
• Conflict resolution within marriage

The day ends with the Mass when engagement rings are blessed.

.PLEASE NOTE ALL REGISTRATIONS FOR PRE CANA MUST BE DONE THROUGH THE DIOCESE OF TRENTON

Pre Cana Session Registration

 We cannot accept registrations at St. Benedict Church.

FOCCUS Inventory 

(Facilitating Open Couple Communication, Understanding and Study) is a self-diagnostic inventory designed to help engaged couples learn more about themselves and their unique relationship.

Convalidations

Are you married civilly and would like to receive the Sacrament of Matrimony? Then please contact us to have your marriage convalidated in the Catholic Church.