Bringing Your Marriage into the Church

Bringing Your Marriage into the Church

“it is the presence of the Lord, who reveals himself and the gift of His grace, that will render your marriage full and profoundly true.”    - Pope Francis

Convalidation - Bringing Your Marriage into the Church

Like other couples in your parish or family, you may be wondering if your marriage is fully recognized by the Catholic Church. Catholic Church law ordinarily requires baptized Catholics to marry before a priest or deacon, unless they receive a dispensation from canonical form.

Catholics who exchange vows in the presence of a minister from other religious traditions or civil officials are not considered validly married in the eyes of the Catholic church.

Regardless of what happened in the past, the Catholic Church invites you to bring new meaning to your lives by embracing the vocation of marriage and dedicating your family’s mission to sharing God’s love.

If you wish to explore the path to receiving the grace of Marriage in the Catholic Church, please contact Deacon David Espinoza in our parish office: 210-658- 3816 or email: [email protected]


Lleve su matrimonio a la Iglesia

“es la presencia del Señor, que se revela y el don de su gracia que hace que su matrimonio sea pleno y profundamente verdadera”.    - Papa Francisco

Convalidación Llevar su matrimonio a la Iglesia

Al igual que otras parejas de su parroquia o familia, es posible que se pregunte si su matrimonio está completamente reconocido por la Iglesia Católica. La ley de la Iglesia Católica normalmente requiere que los católicos bautizados se casen ante un sacerdote o diá- cono, a menos que reciban una dispensa de la forma canónica.

Los Católicos que intercambian votos matrimonia- les en presencia de un ministro de otras tradiciones religiosas o funcionarios civiles no se consideran válidamente casados a los ojos de la Iglesias Católica.

Independientemente de lo que haya sucedido en el pasado, la Iglesia Católica los invita a dar un nuevo significado a sus vidas abrazando la vocación del matrimonio y dedicando la misión de su familia a compartir el amor de Dios.

Si desea explorar el camino para recibir la gracia del

matrimonio en la Iglesia Católica, comuníquese con Diácono David Espinoza en nuestra oficina parroquial: 210-658-3816 o correo electrónico: [email protected]

Questions? Start Here

All Parish Blog Posts

Come to the LOVESTRONG Marriage Retreat at St. Monica!!

Join us on Sept. 20-22! Register Today!!

Adult Confirmation Classes

Next cycle starting August 25th 2024

Christian Initiation and You!

How does someone become Catholic?

The Bible Timeline®: The Story of Salvation

Dig Deeper into Salvation History!

The Catholic Parent

All Episodes Available
Subscribe to Blog