Marriage
Marriage is a sacred covenant and one of the seven Sacraments of the Church. It is a visible sign of God's love, in which a man and a woman freely enter into a lifelong union, giving themselves to one another in fidelity and love. Through the Sacrament of Matrimony, the couple is strengthened and blessed by God's grace to live out their vocation as a sign of Christ’s love for the Church: “The matrimonial covenant... has been raised by Christ the Lord to the dignity of a sacrament.” (CCC 1601)
Celebrating the Sacrament of Marriage in our Parish
Weddings are normally celebrated on Saturdays (not Sundays).
You are requested to make an offering for the use of the church. This is currently set at $600 and includes an amount for the support of the Parish Priest. It is requested that a deposit of $300 be made at the time of booking the date, with the balance due three months prior to the wedding.
A first appointment needs to be arranged with the priest officiating at your wedding at least 6 months prior to your anticipated wedding date.
Please complete the form below to arrange a time to meet with Sacred Heart-Emmaus clergy.
You will also need to provide the following documentation at this first meeting:
Birth certificates for both bride and groom (a passport is sufficient for those born overseas).
A letter of verification of baptism, for Catholics, from the Parish where they were baptised, and a letter of permission from their local priest if they live outside this Parish.
Please contact the parish for more information.
Please make payment once your wedding date has been confirmed:
Sacred Heart-Emmaus Parish Presbytery
BSB: 083-347
Acc: 6521058553
Ref: Surnames of bride and groom