Getting Married
Church Papers:
The following documents are needed: It is recommended that the paperwork is started about five or six months ahead.
1. A new Baptismal Certificate issued by the Church where you were baptised. This must be issued within six months of the date of the wedding.
2. A Confirmation Certificate issued by the Church where you were confirmed.
3. If you lived for more than six months in any other parish since you were 16 you will require a letter of freedom from a priest of each parish lived in.
4. If you are a minor, (Church law- under 21) you will need the consent of your parents or guardians in writing.
5. A certificate showing that you have attended a Pre- Marriage Course
Civil:
A Marriage Registration Form (from the civil registration office) this must be done a minimum of three months prior to the date of marriage. To obtain this form make an appointment with the local registry office. Both bride and groom must attend personally. Proof of I.D, i.e. passport, original birth cert and utility bill and photocopies of each, also P.P.S. nos. are required of both bride and groom. Details of your best-man and bridesmaid – exact names and dates of birth are required. The name of the priest officiating is now civilly known as solemniser. The civil registration fee is € 150.
Bring the above papers to the priest of your parish and he will then fill in with you a Pre-Nuptial Enquiry Form. A minimum of three months notice is also required by the local priest of both bride and groom.
It is your responsibility to ensure that all paperwork is with the priest of the church where the wedding takes place six weeks before the date of the wedding
Papal Blessing:
Call to your local church and ask for a letter of recommendation from your priest and take this to the place where you are going to order your Papal Blessing (allow 6 – 10 weeks)
For further information contact Fr. Kieron O’Driscoll P.P. at 4885104 or (087)9439666.