"The matrimonial covenant, by which a man and a woman establish between themselves a partnership of the whole of life, is by its nature ordered toward the good of the spouses and the procreation and education of offspring; this covenant between baptized persons has been raised by Christ the Lord to the dignity of a sacrament." (CCC 1601, see also Mathew 19:5-6, Mark 10:7-12, Ephesians 5:22-32, Malachi 2:13-16).

Couples who wish to get married at St. Anthony of Padua Church may refer to the following guidelines.