“Live at the heart of the sacrament of the Covenant, your marriage nourished by the Eucharist and the Eucharist illumined by your sacrament of marriage; the future of the world depends on it.” – JPII
Congratulations!
To plan a wedding date at St. John the Baptist Church, engaged couples
must
1) fill out the Initial Inquiry form below, then
2) attend and Engaged Couples' meeting to select a wedding date.
Questions regarding date availability and fees may be discussed with the priest at the meeting. We do not send a reminder, but if you need to cancel or we reschedule for any reason, you will be contacted.
Once you attend the in-person meeting, we will:
1. Pencil in your wedding date (contingent upon your attendance at one of these meetings with the parish priest) and
2. Provide you with the necessary steps to begin preparing for and planning your wedding in the Catholic Church.
Meetings are held at the St. John the Baptist Parish Center in the All Saints' Chapel at 146 Rector Street. (Enter the Chapel by turning left when arriving at the front porch of the Parish Center.)
* Due to pending date confirmations, our office staff is unable to provide any information over the phone.
(Pre-Cana Marriage PREP will be held Saturday, Dec. 9 at IHM Parish In Andorra. You must call to register - 215-482-0450. Fee is $100 per couple)
Please fill out the form below to begin planning for your wedding at St. John the Baptist. Thank you!
Congratulations as you begin to plan to receive the Sacrament of Marriage at St. John the Baptist Church! This email confirms your attendance on the date you selected for the Engaged Couples Meeting.
The meeting will be held at the All Saints' Chapel in the Parish Center at 146 Rector Street (enter to the left of the front door of the Parish Center.) All date and related inquiries may be made with the priest when you meet. Please arrive no later than 5 minutes prior to the start time.
Thank you!
Monsignor Kevin Lawrence
/Sacramental Preparation Team
St. John the Baptist
RESOURCES
For Couples that are Dating
Dating:
http://www.foryourmarriage.org/dating-engaged/dating/
Dating? 4 Steps to Keep In Mind:
http://www.foryourmarriage.org/dating-four-basics-to-keep-in-mind/
10 Proven Steps From I Wish to I Do:
http://www.foryourmarriage.org/blogs/love-factually-10-proven-steps-from-i-wish-to-i-do/
Getting Serious:
http://www.foryourmarriage.org/dating-engaged/getting-serious/
For Engaged Couples Planning Marriage
What Happens at a Catholic Wedding
http://www.foryourmarriage.org/saying-i-do-what-happens-at-a-catholic-wedding/
Planning a Wedding In General
http://www.foryourmarriage.org/dating-engaged/planning-a-catholic-wedding/
Three Forms for Celebrating a Catholic Marriage
http://www.foryourmarriage.org/rite-of-marriage/
Nuptial Scripture Readings
http://www.foryourmarriage.org/readings/
7 Signs of a Functional Relationship
http://www.foryourmarriage.org/7-signs-of-a-functional-relationship/
For Couples that are Civilly Married
Convalidation / Marriage Blessing: Bringing your marriage into the Church
https://www.foryourmarriage.org/convalidation-bringing-your-marriage-into-the-church/
For Couples that are Sacramentally Married
Prayer and Family Life
http://www.foryourmarriage.org/10-pointers-for-prayer/
Married: http://www.foryourmarriage.org/married-life/
Newlyweds
http://www.foryourmarriage.org/married-life/newly-weds-building-the-foundation
Sexuality and Conjugal Love
http://www.foryourmarriage.org/married-life/sexuality-conjugal-love/
Overcoming Adversity
http://www.foryourmarriage.org/married-life/overcoming-adversity/
215-482-4600
M-F; 9AM - 4PM
St. John the Baptist Church
119 Rector Street, Philadelphia
All Saints' Chapel & Parish Center
Monday - Friday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
146 Rector St, Philadelphia PA 19127
St. Josaphat Church (Worship Site)
124 Cotton Street, Philadelphia