“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.” – Pope John Paul II
Congratulations!
To plan a wedding date at St. John the Baptist Church, engaged couples may:
1) fill out and submit the Initial Inquiry form below, then
2) setup an Engaged Couples' meeting with the priest 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 Offices at 146 Rector Street. Once you have your meeting, please read carefully all of the requirements and mark important dates for documentation (Baptismal Certificates with Notations from church of Baptism, Marriage License, etc.)
All Confirmed wedding dates are listed on our
Calendar.
Due to pending date confirmations, our office staff is unable to provide any dates or information over the phone.
All inquiries will be answered at your initial meeting date with the priest. Thank you!
Please fill out the form below to begin planning for your wedding at St. John the Baptist.
Once submitted, the priest will contact you directly via email to meet you both!
Please join us at Sunday Masses (Sat. 4PM Vigil, Sunday 9 & 11AM, Sunday 6:00 PM) to meet our Pastor!
Remember to ask for the prayerful intercession of the saints upon your wedding plans, as we will be.
The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph
Ss. Joachim and Anne, parents of Mary, mother of Jesus
St. John the Baptist, our patron saint and defender of holy matrimony in martyrdom.
God Bless 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
Pre-Cana Courses
The Catholic Parishes of Manayunk, East Falls and Andorra will present the Pre-Cana Marriage Preparation Program for engaged couples on SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2024 in Father Sullivan Hall, Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish, 819 E. Cathedral Road. The day begins with registration at 9:30 AM and concludes with attendance at the 5:15 PM Vigil Mass. Continental breakfast and lunch are provided. Certificates are distributed after Mass. Cost is $100.00 per couple. To register, please call Holy Family Rectory, 215-482-0450, Monday through Friday between 9 AM and 3 PM.
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