The Sacrament of Matrimony, whereby a man and woman are joined together in a life-long union of procreative love, is a calling from God. The creator established this purpose from the very beginning by the very manner in which He made men and women. Since God created man and woman, their mutual love becomes an image of the absolute and unfailing love with which God loves humanity. While the Old Testament gives witness to this loving union, the teachings of Jesus in the New Testament give ample evidence of Jesus' desire to raise this union to a new level of meaning. While in the old covenant the possibility of breaking this union by a decree of divorce is in evidence, Jesus pronounces a new teaching. In Matthew 19:3-12 Jesus teaches, "whatever God has joined no man must separate." Jesus clearly has a new teaching on the nature of marriage itself, it reflects the indivisible unity of the love of God. In this way Jesus raised the natural bond of marriage to a supernatural sacrament of life and love. The movement toward this life choice, the union of marriage, is, therefore, a moment requiring careful deliberation and spiritual preparation.

The parish priest should be contacted at least six months prior to the desired date of marriage so appropriate arrangements and preparation can be made for your wedding day.

Please email [email protected] or call the church office 614-754-8888 for more information.

1. You must be registered with our parish for at least 6 months before marriage preparation can begin. Please make a note with registration form that you would like to get married at St. Christopher.

2. Fill out the Wedding Registration Form

3. To save a date: please send a check or cash of $100 (made out to St. Christopher) Please call 614-754-8888 for available dates

4. The Wedding Fee is $1500 (minus the $100 save the date fee)

*Muscisians outside of the church: couple is in charge of paying the outside organist/singer/band separately

If you have any questions, please call 614-754-8888.