Papers Required By The Priest In Preparation For A Marriage - Kilmore Diocese

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Papers required by the priest in preparation for a marriage.
Every couple marrying in the Catholic Church is required to give a minimum of three months’
notice to their priest and complete a Pre-Nuptial Enquiry Form. The form is completed at a
meeting with the local priest of each party.
There are at least three forms necessary with the Pre-Nuptial Enquiry Form.
1. A recently issued Baptismal Certificate.
2. A recently issued Confirmation Certificate.
3. Proof of freedom to marry (Letters of freedom or Affidavit)
Some circumstances require further permission.
Inter Church Marriage.
If the wedding is to take place in a Catholic Church.
Permission for Mixed marriage.
If the wedding is to take place in the church of another denomination.
Permission for a mixed-marriage.
Dispensation from Canonical Form.
Inter Faith Marriage.
When a Catholic wishes to marry a person who is not baptised, or who is a member of another
faith, permission must be sought for Dispensation from Disparity of Cult.
In all cases above the form Mixed Marriage Permission, Disparity of Cult , Dispensation from
Canonical Form, available on the diocesan website, should be completed and forwarded to the
diocesan office 2 months prior to the marriage.
Checklist
Required in all circumstances.
Groom
Bride
Pre-Nuptial Enquiry Form.
Baptismal Certificate
Proof of Confirmation.
Proof of Freedom to Marry.
Marriage Preparation Complete.
In Exceptional Circumstances.
Sought
Granted.
Permission for a Mixed Marriage
Dispensation from Canonical Form
Dispensation from Disparity of Cult.

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