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Sacraments
Baptism
Baptism
Saving waters that bring the Holy Spirit and welcomes Catholics into the Church.
Confession
Confession
Experiencing God’s mercy exercised through the ministry of priests.
Eucharist
Eucharist
Receiving the Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity of Christ under the appearance of  bread and wine.
Confirmation
Confirmation
Being sealed and strengthened by the gift of the Holy Spirit to be a living witness to Christ
Marriage
Marriage
A sacred union celebrating the covenant between a man and woman as husband and wife.
Holy Orders
Holy Orders
Sets men apart for a life of ministry in service of Christ’s bride, the Church.
Anointing of the Sick
Anointing of the Sick
Bringing spiritual and, sometimes, physical strength in times of illness or impending death.
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Sacraments

Marriage

The Sacrament of Matrimony, or marriage, is a unique sacrament because it is the man and the woman that mutually administers the sacrament upon each other in the presence of a priest or deacon and other witnesses. 

It is a sacred covenant, a public promise made by the husband and the wife to be true to each other until death parts them. In order for a marriage to be valid, the couple must be entering into the covenant out of their own free will, without fear or coercion. They are also asked to honour and be true to each other for the rest of their lives, as well as to accept children lovingly from God and bring them up according to the law of Christ and His Church. 

Are you getting married? Have questions about Marriage Prep? Find out more here.


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Congratulations on your engagement! This is indeed an exciting time for you and your future spouse. The vocation of marriage is a beautiful calling, and we are excited that you have both decided to answer that call. 

The decision to get married is one to be celebrated, but not one to be taken lightly. Beyond the planning for the wedding ceremony, the Church wants to prepare you for a lifelong journey together and ensure that you are both entering into the commitment freely and seriously. The Archdiocese of Vancouver has put together a few guidelines to prepare couples as you enter into the covenant. As a start, six months notice is typically required in order to be married in our parish. Contact the parish office and make an appointment with one of the priests.

Further, all couples to be married in the Catholic Church are required to attend Marriage Preparation courses offered by the Archdiocese. More information and the schedule for courses can be found here: http://rcav.org/m-prep/ 

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Monday to Friday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Office is closed to public from noon.

Closed on Saturdays, Sundays and All Statutory Holidays

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