Congratulations on your engagement! We are so excited about helping you both prepare for a beautiful, lifelong marriage.
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If you would like to get married at St. Raymond’s, your first step is a meeting with our Pastor Father Derek Sakowski. The marriage preparation process takes between 6-12 months to complete, and dates fill up in advance, so we recommend setting up an appointment with him as soon as possible to get the process rolling.
Father Peter Derek Sakowski – DSakowski@diolclergy.org – 715-877-3400 ext. 116
In general, the marriage prep process includes:
- Discussions with a Mentoring Couple
- A FOCCUS Couples Inventory
- Online Natural Family Planning (NFP) Course
- Why NFP is required?
- NFP: The best and worst thing ever
- Register for the online NFP Course through the Diocese of La Crosse
- A Weekend Marriage Retreat
- 2 Meeting with the Pastor
- Meeting with the Wedding Coordinator to discuss readings, decorations, music, rehearsal, etc.
The Requested Donation for Weddings is $200 for active parish members or $400 for non-members or inactive parishioners