The Sacrament of Matrimony
All love comes from God, and all love reflects the love that God has for His creation. The Sacrament of Marriage is, first and foremost, a sign and symbol of this love. Marriage is a sacrament of the self-giving love which two people offer to each other. The love which a couple have for each other mirrors the love God has for men and women.
The minister of the Sacrament of Marriage is the couple themselves. The priest serves as a witness.
The joy and mutual support of married love can be a source of strength which enables married people to serve others in a very powerful way. It should spill out to their children and to those around them and become a source of life, hope and comfort for others. This is reflected in the blessing which the priest often gives the newly-married couples, saying:
"May you always bear witness to the love of God in this world, so that the afflicted and the needy will find in you generous friends and welcome you into the joys of Heaven."
Please contact the Parish Office at 01968 673 709 for more information or at least 6 months in advance to make arrangements.
Sacraments
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Matrimony
Rite of Marriage in Scotland
Scots Law on Religious Marriages
CHAPTER I: The Sacrament of Marriage at Mass
CHAPTER II: The Sacrament of Marriage Apart from Mass
CHAPTER III: The Rite of Marriage with a person not Baptised
Appendix A: The Rite of Marriage - Some suggested hymns
Appendix C: The Rite of Marriage - Holy Communion appart from Mass
Marriage Preparation Courses in the
Archdiocese of St Andrews & Edinburgh
2020
Marriage is a sacrament in the Catholic Church. And we've got all you need to help prepare you for your wedding and married life together.
Our commission for marriage and families, led by Fr Jeremy Milne, has issued this list of courses in the Archdiocese of St Andrews & Edinburgh for 2020. For courses at the Gillis Centre please use the application form. For courses at other venues please contact them directly.
Saturday 21st March 2020, 10.30am – 3.30pm
Gillis Centre, 100 Strathearn Road, Edinburgh, EH9 1BB
Contact: Irene Furlong, irene.furlong@staned.co.uk, 0131 623 8900
Saturday 18th April 2020, 10.30am – 3.00pm
Sacred Heart, 28 Lauriston Street, Edinburgh, EH3 9DJ
Contact: Andrew Cassidy, acassidyshl@jesuit.org.uk, 0131 229 9821
Saturday 2nd May 2020, 10.30am – 3.30pm
Gillis Centre, 100 Strathearn Road, Edinburgh, EH9 1BB
Contact: Irene Furlong, irene.furlong@staned.co.uk, 0131 623 8900
Saturday 9th May 2020, 10.30am – 3.30pm
St Mary’s Metropolitan Cathedral
Contact: Cathedral House, 61 York Place, Edinburgh, EH1JD cathedralhouse@stmaryscathedral.co.uk, 0131 556 1798
Saturday 30th May 2020, 10.30am – 3.30pm
Gillis Centre, 100 Strathearn Road, Edinburgh, EH9 1BB
Contact: Irene Furlong, irene.furlong@staned.co.uk, 0131 623 8900
Saturday 20th June 2020, 10.30am – 3.30pm
St Mary’s Metropolitan Cathedral
Contact: Cathedral House, 61 York Place, Edinburgh, EH1 3JD cathedralhouse@stmaryscathedral.co.uk, 0131 556 1798
Saturday 5th September, 11:00am – 3:00pm
St Peter's Church
Contact: Deacon John Smith, 77 Falcon Avenue, Edinburgh, EH10 4AN johnesmith@blueyonder.co.uk 0131 447 2502