The grace of the sacrament of Matrimony 1641
By reason of their state in life and of their order, [Christian spouses] have their own special gifts in the People of God.147 This grace proper to the sacrament of Matrimony is intended to perfect the couple's love and to strengthen their indissoluble unity. By this grace they "help one another to attain holiness in their married life and in welcoming and educating their children.148.

MARRIAGE ENRICHMENT

St. John Vianney Catholic Church offers quarterly marriage enrichment seminars

The Quarterly Marriage Enrichment Seminars will look at challenges that married couples face in their efforts to maintain healthy, committed, Christian marriages in a culture that provides few supports for such a commitment.

For more information, please contact the parish office at 727.360.1147, ext. 227 or email.

DIFFICULT SITUATIONS

Every family is faced with difficulties at one time or another. If you would like counseling, please contact any one of the follow ministries for help:

Troubled Marriages, contact Jeanne Botz with the Retrouvaille Program at 727.848.3283 or visit their website

Freedom from Pornography, visit their website

Annulments, visit their website and/or contact the parish office at 727.360.1147, ext. 227.

Divorce, visit their website

Healing from divorce, visit their website

Congratulations!

We are happy that you chose to have your wedding at St. John Vianney Catholic Church. We are committed to making your wedding day memorable and prayerful for all. Research has shown that the most helpful marriage preparation involves at combination of clergy, parish staff and lay couples.

Please call 727.360.1147, ext. 227 to schedule your wedding and she will provide more details about our marriage preparation process.