US Conference of Catholic Bishops -Your Marriage
USCCB - Secretariat of Laity, Marriage, Family Life & Youth
Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston Family Life Ministry
MARRIAGE
Marriage in the Catholic Church requires a minimum of six months formal preparation prior to the wedding. In the event of a previous marriage by either party, twelve to fifteen months notice should be given. A marriage prep Information Night is held on the third Tuesday of each month. 

Contact: Deacon John Murrell email or 713-692-9123

Marriage Convalidation

If you are a Catholic and were married outside of the Church it may be possible to have your marriage con-validated (blessed) by the Church and to once again be free to receive the sacraments.

Contact: Deacon John Murrell email or  713-692-9123.

Annulments

The ending of a marriage is a difficult experience and divorce is one of life’s tragedies. Many marriages end in divorce in spite of good intentions and the establishment of a family. The Catholic Church is sensitive to the pain and stress that a failed marital relationship brings to      all involved.  Call the parish office for more information, or to begin the annulment process.

Contact: Connie Swenceski email or  713-692-9123 

Marriage Preparation Series

This six-week preparatory program for engaged couples is offered at St. Rose each fall and spring. It is designed to give engaged couples the opportunity to review their own plan for living the sacramental life of matrimony.  Registration for the marriage prep series is done at the Information Night session held on the third Tuesday of each month. 

Fall 2010 Marriage Preparation Series Schedule

Contact: Deacon John Murrell email or 713-692-9123.

Natural Family Planning
N.F.P. is approved by the Catholic Church as an effective way to achieve or avoid pregnancy. The series of three monthly classes is offered at St. Rose twice each year. 

Contact: Joe & Cinda DeVet 713-683-8544.