💍👰♀️🤵💒Congratulations!🎉🎊💐❤️
This is such a joyful and sacred time, and we’re thrilled to walk with you as you begin your journey toward the Sacrament of Marriage.
Marriage is a sacred vocation and the foundation of Catholic family life. Through this lifelong covenant, couples live out their baptismal call to love, service, and holiness. In a world where lasting commitment can be challenging, the Catholic Church believes in your love and wants to help it flourish.
At St. Mary’s Basilica, we’re here to support you not just in planning a beautiful wedding day, but in preparing for a lifelong, joy-filled marriage. We offer meaningful preparation rooted in faith, tradition, and practical wisdom to help you build a strong foundation—together.
To help you better understand the beauty and meaning of this sacrament, we invite you to watch this video that explains the significance of Marriage in the Catholic Church:
Steps to a Joyful and Faith-Filled Marriage Preparation
To begin your journey, we invite you to explore this helpful guide: Covenant of Love: Preparing for the Sacrament of Marriage
This resource combines an overview of the marriage preparation process required by all Catholic parishes in the Diocese of Phoenix with a reflection on the beauty and meaning of Catholic marriage.
Ready to Begin?
Contact our Marriage Preparation Coordinator, Jolina Santa Maria
You can make your payment [here] by selecting “Give to Wedding Payment” from the dropdown menu.

