"It is not good that the man should be alone. I will make a suitable partner for him. . . . The two of them become one body" (Gn 2:18; 24)

"Let us rejoice and exult and give him the glory, for the marriage of the Lamb has come, and his Bride has made herself ready; it was granted her to be clothed with fine linen, bright and pure—for the fine linen is the righteous deeds of the saints... Blessed are those who are invited to the marriage supper of the Lamb.” (Rev. 19: 7-9)

Scripture begins with marriage and ends with marriage. Marriage and the union of love is at the center of God's plan, and is in fact a reflection of the Trinity.

The Sacrament of Marriage is a covenant, not a mere contract. The marriage covenant is a permanent union of persons, a bond helping them to know and love each other and God. The celebration of marriage is also a liturgical act, appropriately held in a public liturgy at church.

In this noisy, hectic world, which often sends messages that contradict the permanent loving bond of marriage, the Church provides a Marriage Prep course to help set you on the right path to a long and happy marriage. This is required in order to be married in the Church.

Here at St. Jude, we are dedicated to making this time for marriage preparation an experience that will be beneficial and one that will remain with you through the years. 

Engaged couples are encouraged to contact the Church Office at 215-822-0179 as soon as they begin plans for their marriage, at least one year in advance. No date should be set or reception hall reserved until such time as the couple meets with a priest or a deacon and their freedom to marry has been confirmed.