Holy Matrimony

The Archdiocese of Omaha mandates a minimum of six (6) to nine (9) months of proximate preparation before receiving the Sacrament of Matrimony (Archdiocesan Pastoral Policies Handbook, 3.2.6.1.a).

Church law requires that marriages take place in the parish where either the bride or the groom has domicile (Code of Canon Law, can. 1115).  Therefore, Christ the King Parish is the proper parish of marriage for anyone who currently lives within the parish’s territorial boundaries.

• A Catholic who lives outside of Christ the King's territorial boundaries may be married here if it is one’s “home parish” (e.g., he or she grew up here and their parents are still parishioners here at Christ the King).

• If neither the bride nor the groom lives within Christ the King’s territorial boundaries, the couple may be married here only if one or the other has been registered as a member in the parish for at least six (6) months and is active in the life of the parish, or by special permission from the pastor. 
   

To begin the process for Marriage preparation, please contact Christina Sanchez at the parish office. Your wedding date will be reserved at your first meeting with one of our  Priests or Deacons. 

Please carefully read through the Wedding Policy and Music Guidelines below to answer any questions. 

In addition to working with parish clergy, staff members will also assist you. Christina Sanchez, Director of Family Faith Formation, will assist you with paperwork; Laura Rau, Director of Music, will assist you with planning your wedding liturgy. 

WEDDING POLICY

WEDDING MUSIC GUIDELINES