Sacraments of Vocation

The Sacrament of Marriage is the celebration of the union of man and woman before God and the Church. All present at the ceremony, minister (priest or deacon) and guests alike are witnesses to the love expressed by the couple through their marriage vows.

It is God’s blessing to be married in the church as the scriptures said; “God created man in his image; in the divine image he created him; male and female he created them. God blessed them and saying: “Be fertile and multiply; fill the earth and subdue it…” (Gen 1: 27.28)

This union is not something to entered into haphazardly, therefore, preparation is required for marriage in the Catholic Church. Expect monthly sessions for 4-6 months of preparation. This also includes those who have been civilly united, but not married in the Church; we call this a convalidation. If you find yourself in such a situation, do not hold back, but let the Church help resolve the situation.

The Sacrament of Holy Orders is the sacrament through which the mission entrusted by Christ to his apostles, continues to be exercised in the Church until the end of time. This is a sacrament of apostolic ministry. It includes three degrees: episcopate (bishop), presbyterate (priest), and diaconate (deacon). Learn more about vocations within the Diocese of Owensboro.