Dear Engaged Couple,

It is with grateful praise that the Parish of St. Patrick Catholic Church now offers you an alternative for your pre-marriage preparation. We have our own pre-cana marriage preparation program. Oftentimes, one spends many years preparing for a career which may include the completion of requirements for various educational degrees. The Catholic Church, in concern for your relationship and marriage, believes that a vocation as important as marriage should involve adequate preparation also. Presently, couples marrying in the Catholic Church are required to participate in a marriage preparation process.

You must first call the office and setup an appointment with Father Mocio before we can schedule you for your pre-cana course.  

At the first session you will receive an introduction of the program, the couples that will be presenting the different sessions, and all the materials that you will need for completion of the program. We make every effort to work with each couples schedule. Total cost of the program is $50.00 to cover costs of the material you will need. At the end of the sessions you will receive a certificate for the State of Texas that will give you a $60.00 discount off of your marriage license.

You, of course, are free to choose to attend Engaged Couples weekend that the Diocese of Dallas provides. These weekends fill up very quickly and you would need to register soon to be assured a spot for the weekend. You may go to www.cathdal.org to see a schedule of weekends.

Please feel free to contact me at 903-463-3275 or parishoffice@saintpats.net with any questions or concerns.

We look forward to helping prepare you for a life time together.

God’s Peace to both of you and congratulations on your anticipated wedding!

Cathy Haraldsen