This CHECKLIST is to be complete after attending MARRIAGE ON THE MAP 

NECESSARY PAPERWORK

• If baptized, provide proof of Baptism (must be issued within the last six months and show notations).
• Affidavidts of Free Status (2 from Bride / 2 from Groom)   ENGLISH   SPANISH
• if couple is ENGAGED - Civil Marriage License (if wedding takes place in Texas) at least 60 days before wedding date.
• if couple is in a CIVIL UNION (Convalidation) - Civil Marriage Certificate
• if groom or bride has a previous marriage - death certificate, divorce decree, annulement, etc. whatever applies is needed.

• if couple is ENGAGED - Attend the PRE-CANA WORKSHOP   
• if couple is in a CIVIL UNION (Convalidation) - Attend TODAY-TOMORROW-FOREVER
• NATURAL FAMILY PLANNING CLASSES - at ST PHILIP or within the DIOCESE OF FORT WORTH

• Second in person meeting with Marriage Preparation Coordinator (scheduled after your Pre-Cana / Today-Tomorrow-Forever).
• Schedule Meetings with Sponsor Couple (arranged by Coordinator at your second meeting).

• 60 days before the date of your wedding/convalidation your Marriage Packet will be sent to the Diocese of Fort Worth.
• 54 days before the date of your wedding/convalidation it is recommended that the couple begins the 54 Day Rosary Novena.
• Please meet with the clergy member (preist or deacon) that will be receving your vows and presiding at your wedding/convalidation.
• Please make a good confession. CLICK HERE for guide.

• Schedule a meeting with Wedding Coordinator (Susan Schabel) contact info below.
• Schedule a meeting with Music Director (Katherine Schmitz) contact info below.

NOTE: If wedding will take place elsewhere a letter from pastor is needed granting permission to marry. The Marriage Preparation Coordinator will request this letter.

All forms and license must be submitted 60 days prior to the wedding so they can be forwarded to the Diocese of Fort Worth (Bishop Olson) for approval.