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 2 months before wedding date.
• if couple is in a CIVIL UNION (Convalidation) - Civil Marriage Certificate

• 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).

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

NOTE: If wedding will take place elsewhere a letter from pastor is needed granting permission to marry.

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