INSTRUCTIONS AND NOTES
FOR THE PARISH
Compiled and published by the Chancery Office of the
September 2019
MARRIAGE MANUAL: INSTRUCTIONS AND NOTES FOR THE PARISH
Table of Contents INTRODUCTION ...... 1 EXPLANATION OF THE COMPONENT PARTS OF THIS MANUAL ...... 2 SECTION A: GENERAL PROCESS ...... 3 STEPS OF GENERAL PROCESS: ...... 4 SECTION B: DOCUMENTATION PROCESS AND CHECKLISTS FOR VARIOUS MARRIAGE SCENARIOS ...... 9 SCENARIOS ...... 10
SCENARIO ONE: RC/RC ...... 10 SCENARIO TWO: RC/OTHER CHRISTIAN WITH PRIEST ...... 13 SCENARIO THREE: RC/NON-CHRISTIAN WITH PRIEST ...... 16 SCENARIO FOUR: RC/NON-CHRISTIAN WITH OFFICIANT ...... 19 SCENARIO FIVE: RC/OTHER CHRISTIAN WITH MINISTER ...... 22 SECTION C: SCENARIOS RELATED TO A PREVIOUS MARRIAGE (ATTEMPTED MARRIAGE) ...... 26
SCENARIO ONE: RC MARRIAGE DECLARED NULL ...... 27 SCENARIO TWO: RC ATTEMPTED CIVIL MARRIAGE ...... 27 SCENARIO THREE: RC REQUEST FOR CONVALIDATION ...... 28 SCENARIO FOUR: NON-RC MARRIAGE DECLARED NULL ...... 28 SCENARIO FIVE: NON-RC NEEDS ANNULMENT OR DISSOLUTION ...... 29 SECTION D: OTHER INSTRUCTIONS ...... 30 SECTION E: EXPLANATION OF THE DIOCESAN MARRIAGE FORMS...... 33 APPENDIX A: MARRIAGE FORMS ...... 40 APPENDIX B: PROCEDURES TO FOLLOW WHEN THE MARRIAGE INVOLVES ANOTHER DIOCESE ...... 41 BETWEEN TWO CATHOLICS: ...... 42 BETWEEN ONE CATHOLIC AND ONE NON-CATHOLIC: ...... 44 GLOSSARY OF TERMS ...... I INDEX ...... - 1 -
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INTRODUCTION
The Code of Canon Law (c. 1055 §1 and §2) states:
The marriage covenant, by which a man and a woman establish between themselves a partnership of their whole life, and which of its own very nature is ordered to the well-being of the spouses and to the procreation and upbringing of children, has, between the baptized, been raised by Christ the Lord to the dignity of a sacrament. Consequently, a valid marriage contract cannot exist between baptized persons without its being by that very fact a sacrament.
It is therefore incumbent upon all parties involved in processing marriage documents (i.e. Priests, Parish Staff, and Chancery Staff) that this endeavour be completed in a timely manner with attention given to accuracy and detail.
To assist in this endeavor, the Marriage Manual has been prepared by the Chancery Office of the Diocese of Prince George. The manual is meant to answer questions that may arise in the documentation process and to provide useful instructions and notes.
The manual will be updated as questions, concerns, or suggestions arise. Please ensure that you are checking the Priests’ Portal for the most recent version of the manual by the date posted, as edits will be indicated with“Revised”.
Also, the Chancery Staff will make every endeavour to be of service for answering questions or assisting in the processing of marriage documents. Please contact us if you are in need of assistance.
Sincerely,
Rev. John Garden Mrs. Martha Primus Chancellor Vice-Chancellor
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EXPLANATION OF THE COMPONENT PARTS OF THIS MANUAL
SECTION A: GENERAL PROCESS Gives suggested steps to welcoming inquiring couples and journeying with them in the preparatory process for marriage in the Catholic Church
SECTION B: DOCUMENTATION PROCESS AND CHECKLISTS FOR VARIOUS MARRIAGE SCENARIOS Provides a listing of the required documents, possible required documents, and instructions for various marriage scenarios. It also provides checklists that can be used to ensure that required (and possible required) documents are sent to the Chancery Office
SECTION C: SCENARIOS RELATED TO A PREVIOUS MARRIAGE (ATTEMPTED MARRIAGE) Provides instructions on steps to be taken when one of the parties entered into a previous marriage or attempted marriage
SECTION D: OTHER INSTRUCTIONS Provides instructions related to the processing of documentation prior to and after the wedding celebration, as well as the time frame involved for sending documentation to the Chancery Office
SECTION E: EXPLANATION OF THE DIOCESAN MARRIAGE FORMS Explains the purpose of each form
APPENDIX A: MARRIAGE FORMS Serves as a link to the Marriage Forms in the Priests’ Portal
APPENDIX B: PROCEDURES TO FOLLOW WHEN THE MARRIAGE INVOLVES ANOTHER DIOCESE Outlines the procedures related to intended marriage that involves the Diocese of Prince George and another diocese
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SECTION A: GENERAL PROCESS
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STEPS OF GENERAL PROCESS: Initial Inquiry: when a couple calls or comes to the Parish Office to request a marriage in the Church: A. the Priest or the Parish Staff receive the phone call or the person(s) and collect basic contact information; a file for the couple is started. B. the Priest is informed of the inquiry that has been made by the couple (if the Priest is not already aware) and contacts the couple to arrange a follow- up appointment.
First Meeting: The Priest meets with the couple for a preliminary conversation. Form 1: Prenuptial Information and Inquiry should NOT ORDINARILY be completed at the First Meeting. Rather, the initial meeting with the engaged couple begins the dialogue necessary to develop an awareness of the personal history that has shaped the couple’s personalities and formed their attitudes about Christian marriage. It is a time for the engaged couple to reflect seriously on the meaning of marriage in the Church, their commitment to faith, and their commitment to one another. It is also during the first meeting that the following would be attended to: that a Marriage Preparation program is required prior to marriage in the Church; the engaged couple is given possible resources for the completion of a Marriage Preparation program (e.g. online program; attending a program facilitated by a team; meeting with the Priest or his delegate; other); the Roman Catholic Party(ies) must acquire a copy of his/her Baptism certificate (with notations) from the parish of baptism dated no sooner than six months prior to the marriage date; and a verbal inquiry is made with the engaged couple as to any previous marriages/unions (civil or religious) and possible obligations arising from such marriages/unions (e.g. children or dependents). If either party answers in the affirmative, the Priest makes determination as to the appropriateness (or not) of the couple pursuing a Marriage Preparation program. Should the Priest have questions about the possibility of impediments to marriage in the Church, he should contact the Chancery Office Staff for consultation.
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The following are examples of impediments to marriage:
. Age (c. 1083) A woman under 14 years of age and a man less than 16 years of age cannot validly marry. If neither party is Catholic, then civil law determines the minimum age for a valid marriage, but never below the age of puberty.
. Antecedent and Perpetual Impotence (c. 1084) A person who is permanently, medically incapable of performing the sexual act cannot validly marry. This is not to be confused with simple infertility or even total sterility, which do not make a marriage invalid.
. Prior Marriage (c. 1085) Marriage is for life. If either of the parties has previously been validly married, and the previous spouse is still living, there can be no second marriage (save the possibility of a Pauline Privilege or Petrine Privilege being granted). Note, however, that if the first marriage is later discovered to have been invalid, there was never any impediment to the second marriage.
. Disparity of Worship/Cult (c. 1086) Without a dispensation from the Church, a Catholic cannot validly marry a person who has never been baptized. This impediment is often dispensed, but sometimes the need for dispensation is overlooked. Note that this impediment only applies to marriages between Catholics and non-baptized persons, and not to (1) marriages between baptized non-Catholics and non-baptized persons, nor to (2) marriages between Catholics and baptized non-Catholics.
. Sacred Orders/Vow (cc. 1087-1088) A man who has been ordained to the diaconate or the priesthood cannot validly marry. A man or woman who has taken a public, perpetual vow of chastity in a religious institute cannot validly marry. . Abduction (c. 1089) A man cannot validly marry a woman whom he has kidnapped with the intention of marrying her.
. Crime (c. 1090) A person who brings about the death of his or her own spouse or somebody else's spouse in order to marry is impeded from getting married.
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. Consanguinity, Affinity, Public Propriety, and Adoption (cc. 1091- 1094) Canon law prohibits marriages between certain close relatives (consanguinity), as well as certain in-laws (affinity). It also prohibits marriage between a person and the parent or child of someone with whom that person has publicly cohabited, even if they were not married or were only invalidly married (public propriety). Finally, it prohibits marriage between certain people related by adoption.
C. Should there be no apparent concerns or impediments, the couple can pursue a Marriage Preparation program upon the advisement of the Priest.
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Second Meeting: The purpose of the second meeting is to give the couple the opportunity to reaffirm their decision for marriage in the Church, and to complete the Form 1: Prenuptial Information and Inquiry (and, possibly, Form 1A - Interview for Interfaith or Mixed Marriage and Priest’s Declaration). If possible, the engaged couple will have completed a Marriage Preparation program at this point and be able to provide the Priest with the certificate of completion. If not, the Priest receives an assurance from the couple that they will register or have registered for a Marriage Preparation program before the planning of the wedding celebration takes place. When completing Form 1 (and, if needed, Form 1A), no question should be omitted unless it obviously does not apply. Each party is to be interviewed separately and alone in the presence of the Priest. Form 1 and Form 1A should NOT be given to the parties to be completed on their own. When completing Form 1: Prenuptial Information and Inquiry with the respective parties, special attention and review should be given by the Priest to the areas listed below as permissions, dispensations, or declaration of nullity may be required before a valid marriage can take place: Part 1, page 1: the baptismal/religious status of the parties; Part 1, page 1, and Part 4, page 2: the marital status of the parties; Part 2, page 1: ensure that marriage preparation was completed as a canonical requirement of the Church (or that it will be); Part 7, page 3: the age of the engaged couple (i.e. Are they minors?).
Ask the couple to obtain a Marriage Licence and Registration of Marriage from Vital Statistics Agency at the local Service BC Office. This should not be applied for earlier than three months prior to the wedding date.
Third Meeting: Complete any unfinished forms. When finished, keep all original documents in your parish records, EXCEPT FOR: Form 3: originals mailed to Chancery Office in duplicate or triplicate Form 3A: originals mailed to Chancery Office in duplicate or triplicate Form 5: originals mailed to Chancery Office in duplicate Form 5A or 5B: originals mailed to Chancery Office Form 6: original letter from priest mailed to Chancery Office Form 6A: original mailed to Chancery Office Form 4A or 4B: either mail the original OR scan and email a copy to the place of baptism
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When sending copies (i.e., not originals) of marriage documents to the Chancery Office, please send them in this preferred order: A. scan the documents and email them to the Chancellor AND to the Vice- Chancellor (i.e. this ensures the review of the documentation, should either the Chancellor or the Vice-Chancellor be away from the office for an extended period of time); B. mail photocopies of the documents with BOTH the Chancellor and Vice- Chancellor’s names on the envelope; indicate on the envelope that the contents are “Marriage Documents”; or C. fax copies (addressed to both the Chancellor and Vice-Chancellor); this is the least preferred option as faxes do not present a very clear rendering of the information on the documents.
If the bride or the groom want to keep the original form of required documents (e.g. baptism certificate; confirmation certificate, etc), the person collecting the document (i.e. Priest, parish secretary, pastoral assistant) is to place his or her signature on the photocopy made of the original to indicate that he or she has seen the original. If the bride or the groom chooses to submit the original document for some reason, the original is to be kept in the parish file and a copy sent to the Chancery Office with the other marriage documentation.
Fourth Meeting: When all of the documentation appears in order and there are no concerns or impediments that need to be addressed, the Priest meets with the engaged couple to assist them in the preparation of the liturgical celebration of their marriage.
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SECTION B: DOCUMENTATION PROCESS AND CHECKLISTS FOR VARIOUS MARRIAGE SCENARIOS
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SCENARIOS
SCENARIO ONE: RC/RC
A SACRAMENTAL MARRIAGE BETWEEN TWO VALIDLY-BAPTIZED ROMAN CATHOLIC PARTIES IN THE PRESENCE OF A CATHOLIC PRIEST AND TWO WITNESSES:
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS Form 1 – Prenuptial Information and Inquiry Form 2 – Affidavit Concerning the Freedom to Marry Print out of Baptism Certificates with Notations (re. Confirmation/Marriage) for each Catholic party Marriage Licence and Registration of Marriage certificate (BC Government); https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/life-events/marriage/marriage-licences
POSSIBLE REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
A. FORM 3: if a dispensation is required and/or the marriage is to take place in another diocese (i.e., a Testimonial Letter is needed from our Bishop and a Nihil Obstat from the other Ordinary). B. FORM 3A: if the marriage is to take place in another diocese, pastor completes Section 2: Pastor’s Permission to Marry in Another Parish/Diocese. C. FORM 3A: if a visiting cleric (from within or outside our diocese) will assist at the consent of the couple in your local parish, pastor completes Section 3: Delegation Granted to Assisting Clergy. If the visiting cleric is from outside the diocese, a Form 6 - Suitability Declaration re priest or deacon from the Policies and Procedures, Safe Parish and Communities section of the diocesan website needs to be completed and submitted to the Chancery Office one month prior to the proposed visit. In the case of a bishop emeritus, please contact the Chancery Office. D. FORM 3B: if one or both of the Catholic parties are minors (under age 19 at the date of marriage), the Priest and the Parent(s) of the Minor complete this form. E. FORM 4A/4B: if either of the Catholic parties was baptized in a parish other than the one where the wedding ceremony took place, the parish of marriage sends this form to the parish of baptism for it to make an entry of the Sacrament of Marriage in its baptismal register.
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Instructions: A. Follow the General Process in Section A. B. Priest completes Form 1 – Prenuptial Information and Inquiry with the parties separately and alone. C. Collect a print out of Baptismal Certificates with Notations (re. Confirmation and Marriage) for each Catholic party from his/her parish of baptism to ascertain that no previous marriages have occurred. These print outs are to be dated within six months of the wedding date. D. Form 2 – Affidavit Concerning the Freedom to Marry is to be completed before a priest by witnesses acting on behalf of the two RC parties. E. Collect the Marriage License and Registration of Marriage certificate from the engaged couple; the engaged couple can obtain this from the Service BC government office at some point within three months prior to the wedding date. F. If the marriage is to take place in your local parish, record information from the Marriage License and Registration of Marriage certificate into your parish’s Marriage Register and the Government Register. G. At the wedding itself, the Bride and the Groom, the Two Witnesses, and the Priest sign the Government Register (which is retained by the Parish) and the Marriage License and Registration of Marriage certificate. H. After the wedding, a scanned copy or a photocopy of the Marriage Licence and Registration of Marriage certificate is made and sent to the Chancery Office for its records; the parish may also wish to keep a copy. I. The original Marriage License and Registration of Marriage certificate is to be submitted to the Vital Statistics Dept. of the Service BC government office (either by mail or in person) within two days’ time after the wedding date. J. If either Catholic party was baptized in the parish where the wedding ceremony took place, a notation is made in the appropriate column of the baptismal register of that parish that the baptized person entered into marriage. If the place of baptism for either of the parties is a different parish, see the instruction in the section, “Possible Required Documents”, regarding Form 4A/4B.
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SCENARIO ONE CHECKLIST:
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: POSSIBLE REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: Form 1 – Prenuptial Information and Form 3 – Dispensation and/or Inquiry Permission by Ordinary
Form 2 – Affidavit Concerning the Form 3A – Delegation or Permission by Freedom to Marry Pastor
Print out of Baptism Certificates with Form 3B – Permissions for the Marriage Notations (re. Confirmation/Marriage) of a Minor for each baptized party Form 4A or 4B – Notice of Marriage Marriage Licence and Registration of Marriage (government certificate) Form 6 - Suitability Declaration re priest Documents Needed: or deacon (i.e. from Policies and Procedures section of Diocesan website)
In the case of a prior/attempted marriage: Consult Section C
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SCENARIO TWO: RC/OTHER CHRISTIAN WITH PRIEST
A SACRAMENTAL MARRIAGE BETWEEN TWO VALIDLY-BAPTIZED PARTIES (ROMAN CATHOLIC AND ANOTHER CHRISTIAN TRADITION) IN THE PRESENCE OF A CATHOLIC PRIEST AND TWO WITNESSES (I.E. THIS IS REFERRED TO AS A “MIXED MARRIAGE”):
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS Form 1 – Prenuptial Information and Inquiry Form 1A - Interview for Interfaith or Mixed Marriage and Priest’s Declaration Form 2 – Affidavit Concerning the Freedom to Marry Form 3A – Delegation or Permission by Pastor (re. Mixed Marriage) Print out of Baptism Certificate with Notations (re. Confirmation/Marriage) for the Catholic party Photocopy of the original Baptism Certificate of the Other baptized Party Marriage Licence and Registration of Marriage certificate (BC Government); https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/life-events/marriage/marriage-licences
POSSIBLE REQUIRED DOCUMENTS A. FORM 3: if a dispensation is required and/or the marriage is to take place in another diocese (i.e., a Testimonial Letter is needed from our Bishop and a Nihil Obstat from the other Ordinary). B. FORM 3A: if the marriage is to take place in another diocese; pastor completes Section 2: Pastor’s Permission to Marry in Another Parish/Diocese. C. FORM 3A: if a visiting cleric (from within or outside our diocese) will assist at the consent of the couple in your local parish, pastor completes Section 3: Delegation Granted to Assisting Clergy. If the visiting cleric is from outside the diocese, a Form 6 - Suitability Declaration re priest or deacon from the Policies and Procedures, Safe Parish and Communities section of the diocesan website needs to be completed and submitted to the Chancery Office one month prior to the proposed visit. In the case of a bishop emeritus, please contact the Chancery Office. D. FORM 3B: if one or both of the Catholic parties are minors (under age 19 at the date of marriage), the Priest and the Parent(s) of the Minor complete this form. E. FORM 4A/4B: if the Catholic party was baptized in a parish other than the one where the wedding ceremony took place, the parish of marriage sends this form to the parish of baptism for it to make an entry of the Sacrament of Marriage in its baptismal register.
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Instructions: A. Follow the General Process in Section A. B. Priest completes Form 1 – Prenuptial Information and Inquiry AND Form 1A - Interview for Interfaith or Mixed Marriage and Priest’s Declaration with the parties separately and alone. C. Collect a print out of a Baptismal Certificate with Notations (re. Confirmation and Marriage) for the Catholic party from his/her parish of baptism to ascertain that no previous marriages have occurred. These print outs are to be dated within six months of the wedding date. D. Collect a photocopy of the original Baptism Certificate of the Other baptized Party. The person collecting the document places his or her signature on the photocopy made from the original to indicate that he or she has seen the original. E. Form 2 – Affidavit Concerning the Freedom to Marry is to be completed before a priest by witnesses acting on behalf of the RC party and the other Christian party. F. Priest completes Form 3A - Delegation or Permission by Pastor, Section 1: Pastor’s Permission for Mixed Marriage. G. Collect the Marriage License and Registration of Marriage certificate from the engaged couple; the engaged couple can obtain this from the Service BC government office at some point within three months prior to the wedding date. H. If the marriage is to take place in your local parish, record information from the Marriage License and Registration of Marriage certificate into your parish’s Marriage Register and the Government Register. I. At the wedding itself, the Bride and the Groom, the Two Witnesses, and the Priest sign the Government Register (which is retained by the Parish) and the Marriage License and Registration of Marriage certificate. J. After the wedding, a scanned copy or a photocopy of the Marriage Licence and Registration of Marriage certificate is made and sent to the Chancery Office for its records; the parish may also wish to keep a copy. K. The original Marriage Licence and Registration of Marriage certificate is to be submitted to the Vital Statistics Dept. of the Service BC government office(either by mail or in person) within two days’ time after the wedding date. L. If the Catholic party was baptized in the parish where the wedding ceremony took place, a notation is made in the appropriate column of the baptismal register of that parish that the baptized person entered into marriage; a notation is also made that it is a Mixed Marriage. If the place of baptism for the Catholic party is a different parish, see the instruction in the section, “Possible Required Documents”, regarding Form 4A/4B.
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SCENARIO TWO CHECKLIST:
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: POSSIBLE REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: Form 1 – Prenuptial Information and Form 3 – Dispensation and/or Inquiry Permission by Ordinary
Form 1A - Interview for Interfaith or Form 3A – Delegation or Permission by Mixed Marriage and Declaration by Pastor Priest Form 3B – Permissions for the Marriage Form 2 – Affidavit Concerning the of a Minor Freedom to Marry Form 4A or 4B – Notice of Marriage Form 3A – Delegation or Permission by Pastor (re. Mixed Marriage) Form 6 - Suitability Declaration re priest or deacon (i.e. Policies and Procedures Print out of Baptism Certificate with section of Diocesan website ) Notations (re. Confirmation/Marriage) for the Catholic party In the case of a prior/attempted marriage: Photocopy of the original Baptism Consult Section C Certificate of Other Christian Party
Marriage Licence and Registration of Marriage (government certificate)
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SCENARIO THREE: RC/NON-CHRISTIAN WITH PRIEST
A MARRIAGE OF NATURAL/SACRED BOND BETWEEN ONE VALIDLY-BAPTIZED ROMAN CATHOLIC AND A NON- CHRISTIAN PARTY (OR OF NO IDENTIFIED FAITH) IN THE PRESENCE OF A CATHOLIC PRIEST AND TWO WITNESSES:
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS Form 1 – Prenuptial Information and Inquiry Form 1A - Interview for Interfaith or Mixed Marriage and Priest’s Declaration Form 2 – Affidavit Concerning the Freedom to Marry Form 3 – Dispensation and/or Permission by Ordinary (re. Disparity of Worship) Print out of Baptism Certificate with Notations (re. Confirmation/Marriage) for the Catholic party Marriage Licence and Registration of Marriage certificate (BC Government); https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/life-events/marriage/marriage-licences
POSSIBLE REQUIRED DOCUMENTS A. FORM 3: if a dispensation of some kind is required (other than already noted) and/or the marriage is to take place in another diocese (i.e., therefore, a Testimonial Letter is needed from our Bishop and a Nihil Obstat from the other Ordinary).
B. FORM 3A: if the marriage is to take place in another diocese, pastor completes Section 2: Pastor’s Permission to Marry in Another Parish/Diocese.
C. FORM 3A: if a visiting cleric (from within or outside our diocese) will witness the consent of the couple in your local parish, pastor completes Section 3: Delegation Granted to Assisting Clergy. If the visiting cleric is from outside the diocese, a Form 6 - Suitability Declaration re priest or deacon from the Policies and Procedures, Safe Parish and Communities section of the diocesan website needs to be completed and submitted to the Chancery Office one month prior to the proposed visit. In the case of a bishop emeritus, please contact the Chancery Office.
D. FORM 3B: if one or both of the Catholic parties are minors (under age 19 at the date of marriage), the Priest and the Parent(s) of the Minor complete this form.
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E. FORM 4A/4B: if the Catholic party was baptized in a parish other than the one where the wedding ceremony took place, the parish of marriage sends this form to the parish of baptism for it to make an entry of the Sacrament of Marriage in its baptismal register. A notation should be made in the baptismal register that a DISPENSATION FOR DISPARITY OF WORSHIP (CULT) WAS GRANTED THE CATHOLIC PARTY.
Instructions: A. Follow the General Process in Section A. B. Priest completes Form 1 – Prenuptial Information and Inquiry AND Form 1A - Interview for Interfaith or Mixed Marriage and Priest’s Declaration with the parties separately and alone. C. Collect a print out of a Baptismal Certificate with Notations (re. Confirmation and Marriage) for the Catholic party to ascertain that no previous marriages have occurred. These print outs are to be dated within six months of the wedding date. D. Form 2 – Affidavit Concerning the Freedom to Marry is to be completed before a priest by witnesses acting on behalf of the RC party and the non-Christian party. E. Priest completes Form 3 - Dispensation and/or Permission by Ordinary for the purpose of petitioning for a Dispensation from Disparity of Worship: a) The Priest checks ✓ the Disparity of Worship box [OR when applicable, the Disparity of Worship ad cautelam box] and the accompanying reasons for the request. b) Pages 1 to 3 are to be included as part of the documentation process sent to the Chancery Office. c) Please send Form 3 to the Chancery Office as originals (either in duplicate for a wedding taking place in the Diocese of Prince George or in triplicate for a wedding taking place outside the Diocese of Prince George) F. Collect the Marriage License and Registration of Marriage certificate from the engaged couple; the engaged couple can obtain this from the Service BC government office at some point within three months prior to the wedding date. G. If the marriage is to take place in your local parish, record information from the Marriage License and Registration of Marriage certificate into your parish’s Marriage Register and the Government Register. H. At the wedding itself, the Bride and the Groom, the Two Witnesses, and the Priest sign the Government Register (which is retained by the Parish) and the Marriage License and Registration of Marriage certificate.
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I. After the wedding, a scanned copy or a photocopy of the Marriage License and Registration of Marriage certificate is made and sent to the Chancery Office for its records; the parish may also wish to keep a copy. J. The original Marriage License and Registration of Marriage certificate is to be submitted to the Vital Statistics Dept. of the Service BC government office (either by mail or in person) within two days’ time after the wedding date. K. If the Catholic party was baptized in the parish where the wedding ceremony took place, the Sacrament of Marriage is recorded in the appropriate column of the baptismal register. A notation is made that a Dispensation from Disparity of Worship was granted. If the place of baptism is a different parish, see the instruction below regarding Form 4A/4B in the section: “Possible Documents Needed”.
SCENARIO THREE CHECKLIST:
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: POSSIBLE REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: Form 1 – Prenuptial Information and Form 3 – Dispensation and/or Inquiry Permission by Ordinary (for other matters, other than Disparity of Worship) Form 1A - Interview for Interfaith or Mixed Marriage and Declaration by Form 3A – Delegation or Permission by Priest Pastor
Form 2 – Affidavit Concerning the Form 3B – Permissions for the Marriage Freedom to Marry of a Minor
Form 3 – Dispensation and/or Form 4A or 4B – Notice of Marriage Permission by Ordinary (re. Disparity of Worship) Form 6 - Suitability Declaration re priest or deacon (i.e. Policies and Procedures Print out of Baptism Certificate with section of Diocesan website ) Notations (re. Confirmation/Marriage) for the Catholic party In the case of a prior/attempted marriage: Marriage Licence and Registration of Consult Section C Marriage (government certificate)
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SCENARIO FOUR: RC/NON-CHRISTIAN WITH OFFICIANT
A MARRIAGE OF NATURAL/SACRED BOND BETWEEN ONE VALIDLY-BAPTIZED ROMAN CATHOLIC AND A NON-CHRISTIAN PARTY IN THE PRESENCE OF A NON-CHRISTIAN OFFICIANT:
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS Form 1 – Prenuptial Information and Inquiry Form 1A - Interview for Interfaith or Mixed Marriage and Priest’s Declaration Form 2 – Affidavit Concerning the Freedom to Marry Form 3 – Dispensation and/or Permission by Ordinary (re. Disparity of Worship AND re. Dispensation from Canonical Form) Form 4C – Notice to Chancery of a Marriage Celebrated with a Dispensation from Canonical Form Print out of Baptism Certificate with Notations (re. Confirmation/Marriage) for the Catholic party Marriage Licence and Registration of Marriage certificate (BC Government); https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/life-events/marriage/marriage-licences
POSSIBLE REQUIRED DOCUMENTS A. FORM 3B: if one or both of the Catholic parties are minors (under age 19 at the date of marriage), the Priest and the Parent(s) of the Minor complete this form. B. FORM 4A/4B: if the Catholic party was baptized in a parish other than his/her present parish of domicile, the parish of domicile sends this form to the parish of baptism after the Chancery Office informs the parish of domicile of its receipt of the Form 4C. This is to ensure that the parish of baptism makes an entry of the Sacred Bond of Marriage in its baptismal register. A notation should be made in the baptismal register that a Dispensation from Canonical Form was granted the Catholic Party.
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Instructions: A. Follow the General Process in Section A. B. Priest completes Form 1 – Prenuptial Information and Inquiry AND Form 1A - Interview for Interfaith or Mixed Marriage and Priest’s Declaration with the parties separately and alone. C. Collect a print out of a Baptismal Certificate with Notations (re. Confirmation and Marriage) from the Catholic party to ascertain that no previous marriages have occurred. These print outs are to be dated within six months of the wedding date. D. Form 2 – Affidavit Concerning the Freedom to Marry is to be completed before a priest by witnesses acting on behalf of the RC party and the non-Christian party. E. Priest completes Form 3 - Dispensation and/or Permission by Ordinary for the purpose of petitioning for a Dispensation from Disparity of Worship AND a Dispensation from Canonical Form: a) The Priest checks ✓ the Disparity of Worship box [or when applicable, the Disparity of Worship ad cautelam box], the Canonical Form box, and the accompanying reasons for each of the requests. b) Pages 1 to 3 are to be included as part of the documentation process sent to the Chancery Office. c) Please send Form 3 to the Chancery Office as originals (either in duplicate or triplicate) d) The Catholic parish should also ensure that the email address for the place of marriage is on the Summary Sheet for Marriage Documents so that the Chancery Office can send the officiant of the wedding: (i) a copy of Form 3 - Dispensation and/or Permission by Ordinary to notify the officiant that a Dispensation from Canonical Form has been granted the Catholic Party by the Roman Catholic Bishop; and (ii) Form 4C – Notice to Chancery of a Marriage Celebrated with a Dispensation from Canonical Form; the officiant is to complete this form and return it to the Chancery Office after the wedding has been celebrated. F. Collect the Marriage License and Registration of Marriage certificate from the engaged couple; the engaged couple can obtain this from the Service BC government office at some point within three months prior to the wedding date. G. At the wedding itself, the Bride and the Groom, the Two Witnesses, and the Officiant will sign the Government Register (belonging to the community of the Officiant) and the Marriage License and Registration of Marriage certificate. H. The original Marriage License and Registration of Marriage certificate is to be submitted by the Officiant to Vital Statistics Dept. of the Service BC government office (either by mail or in person) within two days’ time after the wedding date.
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I. When the Chancery Office receives the Form 4C – Notice to Chancery of a Marriage Celebrated with a Dispensation from Canonical Form from the Non- Christian Officiant, the Chancery Office will forward the Form 4A/4B – Notice of Marriage to the Catholic Party’s parish of baptism, as well as the necessity of entering notations regarding the dispensations granted.
SCENARIO FOUR CHECKLIST:
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: POSSIBLE REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: Form 1 – Prenuptial Information and Form 3 – Dispensation and/or Inquiry Permission by Ordinary (for other matters, other than Canonical Form) Form 1A - Interview for Interfaith or Mixed Marriage and Declaration by Form 3B – Permissions for the Marriage Priest of a Minor
Form 2 – Affidavit Concerning the Form 4A or 4B – Notice of Marriage Freedom to Marry
Form 3 – Dispensation and/or In the case of a prior/attempted marriage: Permission by Ordinary (re. Consult Section C Dispensation from Disparity of Worship AND Dispensation from Canonical Form)
Form 4C – Notice to Chancery of a Marriage Celebrated with a Dispensation from Canonical Form
Print out of Baptism Certificate with Notations (re. Confirmation/Marriage) for the Catholic party
Marriage Licence and Registration of Marriage (government certificate)
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SCENARIO FIVE: RC/OTHER CHRISTIAN WITH MINISTER
A SACRAMENTAL MARRIAGE BETWEEN TWO VALIDLY-BAPTIZED PARTIES (ROMAN CATHOLIC AND ANOTHER CHRISTIAN TRADITION) IN THE PRESENCE OF A CHRISTIAN MINISTER:
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS Form 1 – Prenuptial Information and Inquiry Form 1A - Interview for Interfaith or Mixed Marriage and Priest’s Declaration Form 2 – Affidavit Concerning the Freedom to Marry Form 3 – Dispensation and/or Permission by Ordinary (re. Dispensation from Canonical Form) Form 4C – Notice to Chancery of a Marriage Celebrated with a Dispensation from Canonical Form Print out of Baptism Certificate with Notations (re. Confirmation/Marriage) for the Catholic party Photocopy of the original Baptism Certificate of the Other baptized Party Marriage Licence and Registration of Marriage certificate (BC Government); https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/life-events/marriage/marriage-licences
POSSIBLE REQUIRED DOCUMENTS A. FORM 3B: if one or both of the Catholic parties are minors (under age 19 at the date of marriage), the Priest and the Parent(s) of the Minor complete this form. B. FORM 4A/4B: if the Catholic party was baptized in a parish other than his/her present parish of domicile, the parish of domicile sends this form to the parish of baptism after the Chancery Office informs the parish of domicile of its receipt of the Form 4C. This is to ensure that the parish of baptism makes an entry of the Sacrament of Marriage in its baptismal register. A notation should be made in the baptismal register that a Dispensation from Canonical Form was granted the Catholic Party.
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Instructions: A. Follow the General Process in Section A. B. Priest completes Form 1 – Prenuptial Information and Inquiry AND Form 1A - Interview for Interfaith or Mixed Marriage and Priest’s Declaration with the parties separately and alone. C. Collect a print out of a Baptismal Certificate with Notations (re. Confirmation and Marriage) for the Catholic party to ascertain that no previous marriages or attempted marriages have occurred. These print outs are to be dated within six months of the wedding date. D. Collect a photocopy of the original Baptism Certificate of the other Christian Party. The person collecting the document (i.e. Priest, parish secretary, pastoral assistant) places his or her signature on the photocopy made from the original to indicate that he or she has seen the original. E. Form 2 – Affidavit Concerning the Freedom to Marry is to be completed before a priest by witnesses acting on behalf of the RC party and the other Christian party. F. Priest completes page 1 of Form 3 - Dispensation and/or Permission by Ordinary for the purpose of petitioning for a Dispensation from Canonical Form: a) The Priest checks ✓ the Canonical Form box and the accompanying reasons for the request. b) Pages 1 to 3 are to be included as part of the documentation process sent to the Chancery Office. c) Please send Form 3 to the Chancery Office as originals (either in duplicate or triplicate) d) The Catholic parish should also ensure that the email address for the place of marriage is on the Summary Sheet for Marriage Documents so that the Chancery Office can send the Christian Minister of the wedding: (i) a copy of Form 3 - Dispensation and/or Permission by Ordinary to notify the Christian Minister that a Dispensation from Canonical Form has been granted the Catholic Party by the Roman Catholic Bishop; and (ii) Form 4C – Notice to Chancery of a Marriage Celebrated with a Dispensation from Canonical Form; the Christian Minister is to complete this form and return it to the Chancery Office after the wedding has been celebrated. G. Collect the Marriage License and Registration of Marriage certificate from the engaged couple; the engaged couple can obtain this from the Service BC government office at some point within three months prior to the wedding date.
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H. At the wedding itself, the Bride and the Groom, the Two Witnesses, and the Christian Minister will sign the Government Register (belonging to the community of the Christian Minister) and the Marriage License and Registration of Marriage certificate. I. The original Marriage License and Registration of Marriage certificate is to be submitted by the Christian Minister to the Vital Statistics Dept. of the Service BC government office (either by mail or in person) within two days’ time after the wedding date. J. When the Chancery Office receives the Form 4C – Notice to Chancery of a Marriage Celebrated with a Dispensation from Canonical Form from the Christian Minister, the Chancery Office will forward the Form 4A/4B – Notice of Marriage to the Catholic Party’s parish of baptism, as well as the necessity of entering notations regarding the dispensation granted.
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SCENARIO FIVE CHECKLIST:
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: POSSIBLE REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: Form 1 – Prenuptial Information and Form 3 – Dispensation and/or Inquiry Permission by Ordinary (for other matters, Form 1A - Interview for Interfaith or other than Canonical Form) Mixed Marriage and Declaration by Priest Form 3A – Delegation or Permission by Pastor Form 2 – Affidavit Concerning the Freedom to Marry Form 3B – Permissions for the Marriage
Form 3 – Dispensation and/or of a Minor Permission by Ordinary (re. Dispensation from Canonical Form) Form 4A or 4B – Notice of Marriage
Form 3A – Delegation or Permission Form 6 - Suitability Declaration re priest by Pastor (re. Mixed Marriage) or deacon (i.e. Policies and Procedures section of Diocesan website ) Form 4C – Notice to Chancery of a Marriage Celebrated with a Dispensation from Canonical Form In the case of a prior/attempted marriage: Consult Section C Print out of Baptism Certificate with Notations (re. Confirmation/Marriage) for the Catholic party
Photocopy of the original Baptism Certificate of Non-Catholic Party
Marriage Licence and Registration of Marriage (government certificate)
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SECTION C: SCENARIOS RELATED TO A PREVIOUS MARRIAGE (ATTEMPTED MARRIAGE)
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SCENARIO ONE: RC MARRIAGE DECLARED NULL Catholic Party attempted marriage in the Roman Catholic Church with Party “A” (i.e., prior union has been declared null by a Catholic Tribunal) and wants to marry Party “B” in the Roman Catholic Church: i. Priest obtains a copy of the Marriage Certificate, the civil Decree of Divorce, and the Declaration of Nullity from the Catholic Party ii. Priest checks the documentation from the Tribunal to see if a monitum or vetitum (a warning or a prohibition) has been issued (i.e., see Glossary of Terms for a definition of these terms) iii. This warning or prohibition will appear in the Tribunal documentation as a statement noting that the Party is not free to marry without the permission of the Ordinary of the diocese; if such a warning or prohibition has been issued, this needs to be addressed before setting a wedding date iv. In the case of a vetitum: if the priest supports the parties in their desire to marry in the Catholic Church, he will submit a letter to the Ordinary explaining his reasons for doing so v. Priest checks the marital status of Party “B” and collects needed documentation vi. If the monitum or vetitum has been addressed by the priest and the Ordinary, and if all of the documentation is in order, the priest can proceed with further interviews, processing of documentation (e.g. Form 1s, Form 2s, etc); if the priest is unsure about the freedom of the Parties to marry, he should consult with the Chancery Office
SCENARIO TWO: RC ATTEMPTED CIVIL MARRIAGE Catholic Party married Party “A” civilly (i.e., attempted marriage outside the Church), is civilly divorced from Party “A”, and wants to marry Party “B” in the Roman Catholic Church: i. Priest obtains a copy of the Marriage Certificate and the civil Decree of Divorce from the Catholic Party ii. Priest completes Form 5 – Petition for Declaration of Nullity - Lack of Form iii. Priest distributes either Form 5B – Supplementary Affidavit by Previous Partner Re. Lack of Form (for the individual involved in the previous union) OR Form 5A – Supplementary Affidavit by Witness Re. Lack of Form (for the two required witnesses); when completed, these are submitted to the Chancery Office along with the Form 5 petition iv. Form 7 - Records Search Request is completed by the Chancery Office to determine if a prior Dispensation, Convalidation (also called a Validation) or Sanation was granted/celebrated
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v. Priest checks the marital status of Party “B” and collects needed documentation vi. The marriage may proceed if: (1) there are no impediments; (2) it is established that no prior Dispensation, Convalidation (Validation) or Sanation was granted by a competent authority related to the initial union between the Catholic Party and Party “A”; and (3) the rescript of nullity due to lack of form has been granted by the Ordinary
SCENARIO THREE: RC REQUEST FOR CONVALIDATION Catholic Party married civilly (i.e., attempted marriage outside the Church) and wants to have the marriage validated (‘blessed’) in the Roman Catholic Church: The Catholic Party will ask the assistance of the priest in seeking a Convalidation (Validation) OR, when the non-Catholic party is not willing to cooperate but his or her consent endures, a Sanatio in Radice. The priest should consult with the Chancery Office if he has questions about which option to use: (1) the celebration of a Convalidation (Validation) OR (2) requesting the Ordinary of the diocese to grant a Sanatio in Radice.
SCENARIO FOUR: NON-RC MARRIAGE DECLARED NULL Non-Catholic Party attempted marriage to a Roman Catholic (Party “A”) in the Roman Catholic Church (i.e., prior union has been declared null by a Catholic Tribunal) and wants to marry another Roman Catholic (Party “B”): i. Priest obtains a copy of the Marriage Certificate, the civil Decree of Divorce, and the Declaration of Nullity from the Non-Catholic Party ii. Steps ii – vi are followed as in Scenario One iii. If a Declaration of Nullity has been granted, the priest can proceed with further interviews and processing of documentation (e.g. Form 1s, Form 2s; etc) iv. If a Declaration of Nullity has not actually been granted, the wedding may not proceed unless a Declaration of Nullity is granted.
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SCENARIO FIVE: NON-RC NEEDS ANNULMENT OR DISSOLUTION Non-Catholic Party married Party “A” (also a Non-Catholic Party) either civilly or in another religious tradition and wants to marry Party “B” (a Roman Catholic): Marriage, as a natural bond between a man and a woman, belongs to everyone. As such, the Catholic Church recognizes as valid any marriage between a man and a woman who are both Non-Catholic, and who were free to marry. Non-Catholic Parties are not bound by the Catholic Church’s canonical form (i.e., the requirement to wed in the presence of a priest and two witnesses) when they marry another Non-Catholic. Therefore, since marriage as God created it is permanent, the Church must investigate the prior marriage(s) of any Non-Catholic Parties who are seeking to marry a Roman Catholic in the Catholic Church. This involves the following steps: i. During the inquiry phase (and/or the completion of Form 1), the priest seeks information about the Non-Catholic Party’s marital status ii. If a prior union existed, the priest obtains a copy of the Marriage Certificate and the civil Decree of Divorce from the Non-Catholic Party iii. The Non-Catholic Party then requires EITHER a dissolution of the prior bond (via Pauline Privilege or Petrine Privilege) OR a Declaration of Nullity of the prior bond by a Tribunal iv. The priest should consult with the Chancery Office as to which of the options (i.e., dissolution or declaration of nullity) should be pursued v. If it is determined that the Non-Catholic Party and the Catholic Party are free to marry, the priest can proceed with the processing of the usual marital documentation, etc.
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1) SEND THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTATION TO THE CHANCERY OFFICE PRIOR TO THE WEDDING:
a) After the necessary marriage forms have been completed, keep all originals for your parish records (i.e. except those noted below) and send copies of the documents to the Chancery Office in this order of preferred format: i. scan documents and email them to the Chancellor AND to the Vice- Chancellor (i.e. this ensures the review of the documentation, should either the Chancellor or the Vice-Chancellor be away from the office for an extended period of time) ii. mail the documents with BOTH the Chancellor and Vice- Chancellor’s names on the envelope; indicate on the envelope that the contents are “Marriage Documents”; PLEASE DO NOT STAPLE the documents iii. fax copies (addressed to BOTH the Chancellor and Vice-Chancellor); this is the least preferred option as faxes do not present a very clear rendering of the information on the documents. b) Please arrange the marriage documents in the following order i. Form 1 for Groom and Bride ii. Form 1A iii. Baptismal Certificate with Notations (for Catholic party/ies) iv. Photocopy of Baptismal Certificate (for Other Christian party) v. Form 2 vi. Form 3: mail originals to Chancery Office (duplicate or triplicate) vii. Form 3A: mail originals to Chancery Office (duplicate or triplicate) viii. Form 3B: mail original to Chancery Office ix. Form 5: mail originals to Chancery Office (duplicate) x. Form 5A: mail both originals to Chancery Office xi. Form 5B: mail original to Chancery Office xii. Form 6: mail original, along with pastoral letter, to Chancery Office xiii. Form 6A: mail original to Chancery Office xiv. Civil Marriage Certificate(s) from previous union(s) xv. Civil Divorce Decree(s) from previous union(s) xvi. Nullity Decree (s) from previous union(s) xvii. Death Certificate of previous spouse/partner xviii. Certificate of Completion for Marriage Preparation Course
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xix. Any letters of explanation from Priest regarding special circumstances
NB. Some of the items listed in section b) above may not be required. Include those documents that apply to each marriage scenario.
2) SEND THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTATION TO THE CHANCERY OFFICE AFTER THE WEDDING: a) a scanned copy or a photocopy of the Marriage License and Registration of Marriage certificate b) if the marriage took place in your parish: a photocopy of the Form 4A (or Form 4B) that was sent to the place of baptism
3) TIME FRAME FOR SENDING DOCUMENTATION TO THE CHANCERY OFFICE:
a) Weddings WITHIN the Diocese of Prince George: i. If the marriage documentation includes requests for dispensations and/or the granting of permissions (i.e. Form 3, 3A, and/or 3B), please submit all documentation to the Chancery Office a minimum of six weeks prior to the wedding date ii. In the case of a Petition for Declaration of Nullity – Lack of Form and Supplementary Affidavits (i.e. Form 5 and 5A), please submit all documentation to the Chancery Office a minimum of two months prior to the wedding date
b) Weddings OUTSIDE the Diocese of Prince George (i.e. Canada or U.S.A): please submit all marriage documentation to the Chancery Office a minimum of two months prior to the wedding date
c) Weddings OUTSIDE the Diocese of Prince George (countries other than Canada and U.S.A)): please submit all marriage documentation to the Chancery Office a minimum of three months prior to the wedding date.
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SECTION E: EXPLANATION OF THE DIOCESAN MARRIAGE FORMS
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FORM 1 PRENUPTIAL INFORMATION AND INQUIRY (cc. 1066, 1067): used to both collect and to ascertain information related to the particulars of the presenting couple (i.e., name, domicile, sacramental history, religious affiliation (if any), preparedness for marriage, and marital issues related to status, freedom, and history of each party). When completing this form, no question should be omitted unless it obviously does not apply.
FORM 2 AFFIDAVIT CONCERNING THE FREEDOM TO MARRY (cc. 1066, 1067, 1069): completed by a parent, relative, or long-time friend (i.e., parent preferred) of both parties as testimonial witness to each parties baptismal status (i.e., baptized or not baptized) and his/her freedom to marry. The testimony regarding freedom to marry is to cover the years since late adolescence to the present. It is important to establish how well and how long the witness has known the said person. Form 2 is to be completed for all marriage scenarios, including RC/RC.
FORM 3 DISPENSATION AND/OR PERMISSION BY ORDINARY (c. 1078): used for the granting of dispensations from impediments and/or permissions by an Ordinary or Local Ordinary (i.e., diocesan bishop, vicar general, or, if applicable, episcopal vicar) of the Diocese of Prince George and an Ordinary of another diocese. The Testimonial Letter testifies to the fact that an Ordinary has: (a) reviewed the marriage documentation and found it in good order; (b) found no reason(s) impeding the Catholic Party(ies) from his diocese from marrying; and (c) has granted his permission for the Catholic Party(ies) from his diocese to marry in another diocese. The Nihil Obstat, in turn, serves as the receiving Ordinary’s confirmation that all steps required by the Catholic Church for a valid marriage have been met by both parties, and that he has given his permission for the marriage to take place in his diocese. FORM 3 might also be used in other circumstances in which a Nihil Obstat is needed by the Ordinary. FORM 3 is submitted in its original form either in duplicate (for marriages within the diocese) or triplicate (for marriages outside the diocese).
Requests for dispensations are based on the following impediments: Affinity: an impediment to marriage due to the relationship which either party has as a result of a kinship relationship created by another marriage or as a result of extramarital intercourse.
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Canonical Form: a canonical requirement binds the Catholic Party to marry before a duly-authorized priest or deacon and two witnesses using the Catholic form of marriage. For a Catholic Party to marry validly a non-Christian or a non-Catholic Christian outside of this form, a dispensation is required.
Consanguinity: an impediment to marriage exists between persons related by consanguinity (biology, blood) in all degrees of the direct line (meaning direct descendants: parents, grandparents, children, and grandchildren) and that in the collateral line up to, and including, the fourth degree. A dispensation is needed, for example, for two first cousins to marry.
Disparity of Worship (Cult): an impediment to marriage exists when the Catholic Party wishes to marry an unbaptized individual as the unbaptized person's views on marriage may be incompatible with a Catholic understanding, and/or such a marriage may hinder the practice of religion on the part of the Catholic spouse and any children. A dispensation, therefore, is required.
Disparity of Worship (Cult) ad cautelam: this impediment is similar to the above, but in this case, there is a case of doubt about the validity of the non-Catholic’s claim of baptism.
There are other possible impediments to a valid marriage, but as they rarely present themselves, they will be processed as they arise.
FORM 3A SECTION 1 - PASTOR’S PERMISSION FOR MIXED MARRIAGE (c. 1124): Without the express permission of the competent authority, a marriage is prohibited between a baptized member of the Catholic Church (or one validly baptized in another Christian tradition and then received into the Catholic Church after baptism) and another baptized member of another ecclesial community that is not in full communion with the Catholic Church. In our diocese, pastors (i.e., not parochial vicars) who have been granted marriage faculties by the diocesan bishop may give this permission with the completion of this section of Form 3A (i.e., see the Pagella of Faculties on the diocesan website).
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SECTION 2 - PASTOR’S PERMISSION TO MARRY IN ANOTHER PARISH/DIOCESE (c.1115): Marriages are normally to celebrated in a parish where the Catholic Party(ies) has/have a domicile. However, with the permission of the pastor (as per the diocesan Pagella of Faculties), marriages can be celebrated elsewhere.
SECTION 3 – DELEGATION GRANTED TO ASSISTING CLERGY (c.1111): The pastor of a parish (and those granted general delegation by the local ordinary, e.g., parochial vicar or deacon) can delegate (or subdelegate) another priest or a deacon the faculty to assist (officiate) at a marriage within the confines of his parochial territory; this delegation cannot be granted outside his parochial territory. It is imperative (as a matter of ensuring the validity of the marriage) that Section 3 be completed and signed by either the pastor or the one granted general delegation (e.g. parochial vicar or deacon) for that parochial territory.
FORM 3B PERMISSIONS FOR THE MARRIAGE OF A MINOR (under 19 years of age at date of marriage): In keeping with c. 1071 § 1, 6, priests are not to assist at the marriage of a minor when the parents are unaware or if they are reasonably opposed; hence, except in the case of necessity, priests are required to obtain the permission of the local ordinary before assisting at such marriages, to communicate with the parents, and if possible, to obtain parental permission.
FORM 4A NOTICE OF MARRIAGE: Used to send notice to the parish of Catholic baptism. Enclose a stamped return envelope so that the parish of baptism may return the bottom portion of the form.
FORM 4B NOTICE OF MARRIAGE (LATIN VERSION): This Latin form of the Notice of Marriage may prove useful when communicating with a foreign country that does not use the English language as a common method of communication.
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FORM 4C NOTICE TO CHANCERY OFFICE OF CELEBRATED MARRIAGE (CHANCERY OFFICE USE ONLY): If the wedding ceremony is going to be officiated by someone other than a Catholic priest, please ensure that the email address of the place of marriage is included in the Marriage Papers Summary Sheet so that the Chancery Office can email Form 4C to the wedding officiant. The pastor should also instruct the Catholic Party to inform him when the wedding celebration has taken place. As there may be a delay in the Chancery Office receiving Form 4C from the officiant, the pastor should inform the Chancery Office (by phone or by email) that the wedding ceremony has taken place.
FORM 5 PETITION FOR DECLARATION OF NULLITY – LACK OF FORM: Canonical Form requires that a Roman Catholic marry before two witnesses and that the ceremony be presided over by the local ordinary, pastor, priest, deacon, or a lay person with the faculty (permission) to assist at the ceremony in conformity with the laws of the Church. If a Roman Catholic has married without the spiritual benefit of the dispensation from Canonical Form, and if this marriage has never been recognized by the Catholic Church (via a Convalidation or a Sanation), the marriage is invalid and may be declared null. Form 5 is submitted to the Chancery Office in duplicate originals. The Affidavit of the Petitioner must be completed with the priest.
FORM 5A SUPPLEMENTARY AFFIDAVIT BY WITNESS RE: LACK OF FORM: Two knowledgeable witnesses to the invalid marriage described in the Form 5 section above must confirm the facts of the petition presented in Form 5. The Supplementary Affidavit of each Witness must be completed with the priest and submitted to the Chancery Office as an original.
FORM 5B SUPPLEMENTARY AFFIDAVIT BY PREVIOUS PARTNER RE: LACK OF FORM: The Previous Partner to the invalid marriage described in the Form 5 section above may act as a sole witness and confirm the facts of the petition presented in Form 5. The Supplementary Affidavit of the Previous Partner must be completed with the priest and submitted to the Chancery Office as an original.
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FORM 6 PETITION FOR SANATIO IN RADICE: This is also called a Radical Sanation, and means “healing in the root”. It is the healing of an invalid marriage by decree of the diocesan bishop. By this decree, the diocesan bishop: (a) dispenses any impediments that he can grant by his own authoritative office (e.g., disparity of worship; canonical form); (b) accepts the original and non-revoked consent of the parties; and (c) confers the proper canonical effects to make the marriage retroactively valid.
A common reason for this to be done is when one party (usually the non- Catholic) does not want to participate in a Convalidation ceremony and the giving of consent (c. 1157) because he or she believes himself/herself to be validly married via the consent already given in the non-Catholic ceremony. For this reason, the diocesan bishop’s decree of sanation may be granted at the request of the Catholic party only (c.1164). However, there has to be a serious reason for not involving and/or informing the non- Catholic spouse in/of the petition process (e.g., for the sake of peace in the marriage).
A Radical Sanation can be requested of the diocesan bishop if the following requirements are met: 1) There are no existing impediments (e.g., a previous marriage) 2) Both parties gave simultaneous consent at the previous ceremony. This simultaneous consent included all of the essential requirements of a valid marriage (e.g. monogamy, fidelity, permanence well-being of the other, and openness to children). This consent perdures (c. 1162 §1). 3) Both parties are living together as husband and wife, and possess the intention of persevering in their conjugal life. 4) The Catholic petitioner is to make the promises as outlined on Form 1A and sign Form 1A (c. 1125).
Please complete and/or include the items listed on page 2 of 2 when submitting the Petition.
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FORM 6A RESCRIPT FOR SANATIO IN RADICE (Retroactive Validation) cc. 1161- 1164: Form 6A is the decree (rescript) of the diocesan bishop which formally grants the Radical Sanation (Sanatio in Radice). The Sanatio in Radice must be recorded in the appropriate marriage and baptismal records, or in the special archives according to the case. The Rescript is to be conserved in the parochial marriage files. If it concerns the internal sacramental forum, however, it is not recorded.
FORM 7 RECORDS SEARCH REQUEST RE. DISPENSATION, SANATION OR VALIDATION (CHANCERY OFFICE USE ONLY): Form 7 is used to obtain testimony from other Dioceses that a particular marriage has not: (a) been Convalidated (Validated) or Sanated OR (b) received a granted Dispensation by a competent authority that would have validated the marriage.
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APPENDIX B: PROCEDURES TO FOLLOW WHEN THE MARRIAGE INVOLVES ANOTHER DIOCESE
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BETWEEN TWO CATHOLICS:
PLACE OF PARTIES DOMICILE PROCEDURE MARRIAGE
Two Catholics Both parties Marriage is to marriage documents (i.e., reside in the take place in henceforth called “md”) are Diocese of Prince another completed by the pastor of each George diocese party (if not the same pastor) pastor sends md to our Chancery Office for Testimonial Letter from our Ordinary once approved, our Chancery Office sends md to the Chancery Office of the other diocese where the marriage will take place once approved, and given a Nihil Obstat by the Ordinary of the other diocese, the md are sent to the parish where the marriage is to take place
Two Catholics Both parties Marriage is to marriage documents (md) are reside in a take place in completed by the pastor of each diocese (or the Diocese of party (if not the same pastor) dioceses) other Prince George pastor sends md to his own than the Diocese Chancery Office for Testimonial Letter of Prince George from the Ordinary of his own diocese once approved by that Ordinary, md are sent to our Chancery Office once approved, and given a Nihil Obstat from our Ordinary, the md are sent to the parish where the marriage is to take place
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PLACE OF PARTIES DOMICILE PROCEDURE MARRIAGE
Two Catholics One party Marriage is to marriage documents (md) are resides in the take place in completed by the pastor of each Diocese of Prince the Diocese of party George and the Prince George pastor of each party sends md to other resides in the Chancery Office within each another diocese diocese; the party living in the other diocese needs to receive a Testimonial Letter from the Ordinary of his/her diocese once approved, the md for that party are sent to our Chancery Office once approved, and given a Nihil Obstat from our Ordinary, the md are sent to the parish where the marriage is to take place
Two One party Marriage is to marriage documents (md) are Catholics resides in the take place in completed by the pastor of each Diocese of Prince another party George and the diocese pastor of each party sends md to other resides in the Chancery Office within his own another diocese diocese the party living in the Diocese of Prince George needs to receive a Testimonial Letter from our Ordinary once approved, the md for that party are sent to the Chancery Office of the other diocese once approved, and given a Nihil Obstat by the Ordinary of the other diocese, the md are sent to the parish where the marriage is to take place
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INSTRUCTIONS AND NOTES FOR THE PARISH
BETWEEN ONE CATHOLIC AND ONE NON-CATHOLIC:
PLACE OF PARTIES DOMICILE PROCEDURE MARRIAGE
One Catholic Catholic party Marriage is to the non-Catholic consults a priest and one resides in the take place in in the diocese where they reside non- Catholic Diocese of the Diocese of to complete all necessary Prince George Prince George marriage documentation and the non- the pastor in the other diocese Catholic resides sends the md to the Chancery in another Office in that diocese for a diocese Testimonial Letter from the Ordinary of that diocese. once granted, the md are sent from that Chancery Office to our Chancery Office once approved and given a Nihil Obstat from our Ordinary, the md are sent to the parish where the marriage is to take place in the Diocese of Prince George. the pastor in this diocese completes the md for the Catholic party of his parish and sends the md to our Chancery Office; if any permissions or dispensations are required, our Ordinary will review the request(s)
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MARRIAGE MANUAL:
INSTRUCTIONS AND NOTES FOR THE PARISH
PLACE OF PARTIES DOMICILE PROCEDURE MARRIAGE
One Catholic Catholic party Marriage is to the non-Catholic consults a priest and one non- resides in the take place in a in the diocese where he/she Catholic Diocese of diocese that resides to complete all necessary Prince George neither the marriage documentation; the and the non- Catholic party pastor there sends the md of the Catholic resides nor the non- non-Catholic to the pastor of the in another Catholic party Catholic party in our diocese diocese reside in (have the pastor in this diocese domiciles in) completes the md for his Catholic parishioner and reviews the md of the non-Catholic party the pastor in this diocese sends the md of both parties to our Chancery Office with a request for a Testimonial Letter from our Ordinary, in addition to any permissions or dispensations that are required once approved, the md are sent from our Chancery Office to the Chancery Office of the diocese where the marriage is to take place
One Catholic Catholic resides Marriage is to the non-Catholic consults a priest and one in another take place in in the parish (i.e., within our non-Catholic diocese and the the Diocese of diocese) where the marriage is to non-Catholic Prince George take place to complete the resides in the necessary marriage Diocese of Prince documentation George the pastor of the Catholic party completes the md with his parishioner and sends the md to his own Chancery Office for a Testimonial Letter from his Ordinary, and any other
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INSTRUCTIONS AND NOTES FOR THE PARISH
PLACE OF PARTIES DOMICILE PROCEDURE MARRIAGE permissions or dispensations that are required once approved, the md are sent from that Chancery Office to our Chancery Office after review, and given a Nihil Obstat from our Ordinary, the md are sent to the parish in our diocese where the marriage is to take place the non-Catholic consults a priest One Catholic Catholic party Marriage is to in his/her place of residence to and one resides in another take place in the complete the necessary marriage non-Catholic diocese and the diocese of the documentation non-Catholic Catholic party the priest in our diocese sends the resides in the md to our Chancery Office for a Diocese of Prince Testimonial Letter from our George Ordinary once approved, the md are sent from our Chancery Office to the Chancery Office in the diocese where the marriage is to take place the pastor of the Catholic party in the other diocese completes the necessary md and sends the md document to his own Chancery Office once approved, and given a Nihil Obstat from the other Ordinary, the md will be forwarded by the other diocesan Chancery Office to the parish where the marriage is to take place
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Glossary of Terms
Domicile Literally means a place of residence. It refers to a place in which a person has lived for five (5) years or to which a person has moved with the intention of remaining there permanently unless called away. (See also Quasi-Domicile.)
Local Ordinary (c. 134 §2): refers to the Roman Pontiff, Diocesan Bishops (and those equivalent by law), Vicar Generals, and Episcopal Vicars; does not include Superiors of Clerical Religious Institutes
Marriage, classifications of validity:
Ratum: A valid marriage of two baptized people which has not yet been consummated Ratum et consummatum: A valid marriage of two baptized people which has been consummated Legitimum: A valid marriage between two persons at least one of whom is non- baptized (not in present law) Valid: A marriage entered according to proper form by two people who are capable of marriage and who are not otherwise bound by any impediment. Therefore, it is a marriage that conforms with Church law in all respects and contains the essential elements and obligations (monogamy, fidelity, permanence, well- being of the other, and openness to children) Invalid: A marriage entered into without the required canonical form, dispensation(s), and/or delegation. Putative: A marriage which is not valid, objectively speaking, but which is entered into in good faith by at least one of the parties until both parties are aware of the nullity of the union.
Monitum (Latin; serious recommendation or warning): it is not an order, as in a Vetitum. As part of the Declaration of Nullity, the Tribunal may note, by serious recommendation or warning, that either or both parties give careful attention to various issues which the Tribunal found in the course of investigating the earlier attempt at marriage. A monitum does not prevent one from contracting marriage in the Church, but rather serves as a cautionary reminder that some things in a person's history or behavior cause concern in regard to marriage (e.g. a caution against impulsively entering into marriage)
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Nihil Obstat: serves as the receiving Ordinary’s confirmation that all steps required by the Catholic Church for a valid marriage have been met by both parties, and that he has given his permission for the marriage to take place in his diocese. Also serves as an ordinary’s confirmation that the parties involved are free to marry in his own diocese, should this be the case (e.g., in the case of a restriction of a monitum or a vetitum related to a Declaration of Nullity).
Ordinary (c. 134 §1): refers to the Roman Pontiff, Diocesan Bishops, and all who, even for a time only, are set over a particular Church or a community equivalent to it in accordance with c. 368. It also refers to those who have general ordinary vicarious executive power such as Vicar Generals and Episcopal Vicars. Likewise, it refers to the major Superiors of clerical religious institutes of pontifical right and of clerical societies of apostolic life of pontifical right, who have at least ordinary executive power in relation to their own members.
Pauline Privilege: A dissolution of a non-sacramental marriage in accordance with the doctrine stated by St. Paul in I Cor. 7. The conditions required to invoke the Pauline Privilege are that both parties to the marriage were non-baptized when the union was entered, one party subsequently wishes to receive Christian baptism, the other either does not wish to receive baptism or does not or will not live peacefully with the one who is to be baptized. The dissolution of the previous marriage is not effected by the granting of permission to invoke the Privilege but, rather, by the party’s entering a subsequent marriage after having been baptized. Permission to invoke the Pauline Privilege is granted locally and does not have to be obtained from Rome.
Petrine Previlege (Privilege of the Faith): A dissolution of a non-sacramental marriage in virtue of and by papal power. The process for instructing such a case is governed by norms promulgated in December, 1973 by the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, which is the Roman dicastery to which such cases are to be sent. These cases are frequently also called “Privilege of the Faith cases” or “Favor of the Faith cases.” The Petrine Privilege, strictly speaking, is the power under which the pope grants a dissolution of a non-sacramental marriage in “favor of the faith”.
Quasi-domicile: A stable residence in a place for over three (3) months or a residence established in a place with the intention of remaining there at least three (3) months.
Testimonial Letter: testifies to the fact that an Ordinary has: (a) reviewed the marriage documentation and found it in good order; (b) found no reason(s) impeding the
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Catholic Party(ies) from his diocese from marrying; and (c) has granted his permission for the Catholic Party(ies) from his diocese to marry in another diocese.
Vetitum (Latin; prohibition or restriction): an order placed on either or both parties as part of the Declaration of Nullity; the prohibition forbids remarriage in the Church until certain conditions are satisfied. The pastoral purpose of a vetitum is to help an individual and/or a couple address the underlying problems that led to the breakdown of a former marriage union. An individual with a Vetitum is restricted from entering into another Church marriage until the matter identified has been adequately dealt with (e.g. a rehabilitation program for substance-abuse). If the matter is deemed adequately addressed, the Vetitum can be lifted.
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Index
D A Death Certificate, 28 Abduction, 3 declaration of nullity, 5 Adoption, 4 Declaration of Nullity, 24, 25, 29 Affinity, 4 Declaration of Nullity - Lack of Form, Age, 3 24 Antecedent and Perpetual Impotence, 3 Delegation, 8, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 22 Assisting Clergy, 8, 11, 14 Delegation or Permission by Pastor, 10, attempted marriage, 10, 13, 16, 19, 22, 11, 12, 13, 16, 22 24, 25 Disparity of Worship, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18 Disparity of Worship ad cautelam, 15, 18 B Disparity of Worship/Cult, 3 Baptism Certificate, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17, dispensation, 8, 11, 14 19, 20, 21, 22 Dispensation, 10, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, Baptism Certificate of Non-Catholic 19, 20, 21, 22, 24, 25 Party, 11, 13, 20, 22 DOCUMENTATION PROCESS, 7 Baptism Certificates with Notations, 8, F 10 baptismal register, 8, 9, 11, 12, 15, 16, 17, fax copies. See sending copies 20, 22 First Meeting, 2 bishop emeritus, 8, 11, 14 Fourth Meeting, 6 Freedom to Marry, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, C 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22 Canonical Form, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22 G CATHOLIC PARTY, 15, 17, 18, 20, 21, 24, 25, 26 GENERAL PROCESS, 2 Certificate of Completion, 28 Government Register, 9, 12, 15, 18, 22 Chancery Office, I, 2, 5, 6, 8, 9, 11, 12, 14, 15, 18, 21, 24, 28, 29 I Civil Divorce Decree, 28 impediments to marriage, 2 Civil Marriage Certificate, 28 Initial Inquiry, 2 Code of Canon Law, I Interfaith, 5, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, Consanguinity, 4 19, 20, 21, 22 Convalidation, 24, 25 Interview, 5, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, Convalidation ceremony, 35 19, 20, 21, 22 Crime, 3 Introduction, I
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K Priest’s Declaration, 5, 11, 12, 14, 15, 17, keep all original documents, 5 18, 20, 21 Prior Marriage, 3 M Public Propriety, 4 mail photocopies. See sending copies R marriage ‘blessed’, 25 marriage covenant, I Radical Sanation, 35, 36 Records Search, 24 marriage documents, I, 28 Marriage Licence, 5, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, Registration of Marriage. See The 14, 16, 17, 19, 20, 22 Marriage Licence Marriage Preparation, 2, 5, 28 S marriage register, 16, 22 MARRIAGE SCENARIOS, 7 Sacramental Marriage, 8, 11, 20 Married Civilly, 24, 25 Sacred Orders/Vow, 3 minors, 5, 8, 11, 14, 17, 20 Sanatio in Radice, 25 Mixed Marriage, 5, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, Sanation, 24, 25 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22 scan the documents and email. See monitum, 24, I, II sending copies Second Meeting, 5 N sending copies of marriage documents, Nihil Obstat, 8, 11, 14, 31, 39, 40, 41, 43, 6 II Sending Documentation to the non-Catholic party, 26 Chancery Office, 29 Nullity Decree, 28 Service BC, 9, 12, 15, 16, 18, 21, 22 Suitability Declaration, 8, 10, 11, 13, 14, O 16, 22 Supplementary Affidavit, 24 Ordinary, 8, 10, 11, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 24, 25, 31, 39, 40, 41, 42, T 43, I, II, III Testimonial Letter, 8, 11, 14, 31, III P Third Meeting, 5 Tribunal, 26 Parent(s), 8, 11, 14, 17, 20 Pastor’s Permission, 8, 11, 12, 14 V Pauline Privilege, 26, II Petrine Privilege, 26, III Validation, 24, 25 Prenuptial Information, 2, 5, 8, 9, 10, 11, vetitum, 24, II, III 12, 13, 14, 15, 17, 18, 20, 21 visiting cleric, 8, 11, 14
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