Marriage Ministry
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Ministry Survey
Please take a moment to complete our survey. We aim to understand what you would like to gain from a marriage ministry. Your responses will guide us in tailoring our programs and resources to best support your relationship needs. Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts with us!
Complete the survey here.
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Upcoming Events
Meet and Greet
Saturday September 30th, 2023
2:00 PM School cafeteria
This gathering will provide a wonderful opportunity for couples to connect with one another, learn more about the ministry's mission, and share valuable feedback about the programming and activities you'd like to see in the future. -
Upcoming Meetings
Thursday, October 12, 7:00-8:15 pm
Thursday, November 9, 7:00-8:15 pm
Zoom meeting link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUqceGuqjkvGtJyCgKMq519UzQrgyblXH4J#/registration
Use the QR code to register:
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Our Mission
Guided by Catholic faith, gospel values, and sacramental grace, the ministry strengthens marriages at St. Augustine with programs, events and resources that foster loving, lifelong unions rooted in faith, commitment, and selfless love.
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Marriage at St. AugustineSt. Augustine Parish encourages all engaged couples to participate in the sacrament of matrimony and strives to make a Catholic wedding accessible by offering both traditional “church” weddings as well as smaller “chapel” weddings. At least one member of the couple should be Catholic. The pastor and Marriage Ministry members are happy to speak with you about your particular situation.
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Marriage Ministry FAQsQ. We just got engaged. What should we do?
Marriage preparation at St. Augustine includes a series of meetings with Father Pat as well as participation in the marriage preparation course hosted by the Marriage Ministry. Newly engaged couples should contact Ms. Judon in the parish office at least six months before their planned wedding to arrange pre-marriage meetings with Father Pat (202-265-1470). Couples should also contact the Marriage Ministry at staugustinedcmarriageministry@gmail.com to register for an upcoming Marriage Preparation course, offered 3-5 times per year.
Q. I’m interested in volunteering. What is the time commitment?
We welcome couples to join us as course facilitators. The marriage ministry holds 3-5 preparation sessions each year. Each course requires approximately 10 hours of service. We seek new facilitators who can commit to at least two sessions per year. New facilitators begin by observing an upcoming session.
Come join us and enrich your own relationship in the process. Couples volunteering
with the Marriage Ministry benefit as much as the couples preparing to enter the wonderful journey of marriage. -
Ministry Leaders
Kellie & Emeka Didigu
Sanyu & Martin Lutalo
Elissa Hackerson, PPC Champion, 703-599-0737