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Congratulations on your decision to get married. It is a very exciting time\nfor, and we are delighted that you have selected the Sacred Heart Church or St Mary\'s\nChurch, Drumragh as your venue for the \'big day.\' However, there are some rules\nto follow, both set by the Church and the State - they cannot be ignored.<\/span><\/div>

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Every couple marrying in the Catholic Church are required to give a minimum\nof three months notice to their priest and complete a Pre-Nuptial Enquiry Form.\nThe form is completed a meeting with local priest of each party. Here\'s the basic\nguidelines you need to follow:<\/span><\/div>

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There are at least three forms that you need to get before going to meet your\npriest.<\/span><\/div><\/span>

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-<\/span> A recently issued copy of your Baptismal Certificate<\/span><\/div>

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-<\/span> A recently issued copy of your Confirmation Certificate<\/span><\/div><\/span>

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-<\/span> A Letter of Freedom from each parish you have lived\nin since you were 18.<\/span><\/div><\/span>

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1<\/span> The Pre-nuptial enquiry (informally known as \'wedding papers\') is carried\nout in the parish where the person has domicile (resident for at least six months)\nor quasi-domicile (resident for at least three months).<\/span><\/div>

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2<\/span> The Pre-nuptial enquiry is carried out in the form of a personal interview\nbetween the person and the priest. It should not be done in the presence of both\nparties.<\/span><\/div><\/span>

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3<\/span> It is essential that the Pre-nuptial enquiry be initiated no later than three\nmonths prior to the proposed date of marriage.<\/span><\/div><\/span>

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4<\/span> The Wedding Ceremony usually takes place in the parish church of the bride.<\/span><\/div><\/span>

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5<\/span> If one or both parties are from outside the parish, they must present a Baptismal\nand Confirmation Certificate and a Letter of Freedom to marry. The Baptismal and\nConfirmation Certificate can be obtained from the parish in which you were baptised\nand the Letter of Freedom from the parish in which you reside.<\/span><\/div><\/span>

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6<\/span> In the case of a mixed marriage, the forms of the baptised non-catholic or\nnon-baptised person should be completed in the parish of the catholic party.<\/span> <\/span><\/div><\/span>

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7<\/span> It is of the utmost importance that the party should ensure that the date\nand time of their wedding is suitable for the priest(s) of the parish. Contacting\nthe priest personally should do this.<\/span><\/div><\/span>

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Inter Church Marriage<\/span> - When a Catholic wishes to marry a Christian of another\ndenomination they must ask for a dispensation from their local bishop. The granting\nof this dispensation is dependent upon the promise of the Catholic party to ensure\nthat their future children will be baptised in the Catholic Church and brought up\nin the faith. This promise is also by all Catholic couples.<\/span><\/p>


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In the event of the marriage ceremony being held in the church of another denomination\nit is necessary to ask for a dispensation of Form<\/span>, that is permission to be married\nby the rites of another church. Again this permission is granted by the diocesan\nbishop.<\/span><\/p>


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Inter Faith Marriage<\/span> - When a Catholic wishes to marry a person who is not baptised,\nor who is a member of another faith, they must seek a dispensation from the bishop.\nThis is called a Disparity of Cult dispensation.<\/span><\/p>


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STATE REQUIREMENTS<\/o:p><\/span><\/p>

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1.<\/span> From 1 January 2004, new legislation on marriage has been in force. The Church\nhas no involvement in this process; it is strictly between the persons getting married\nand the registrar for the District.<\/span><\/div>

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2.<\/span> The couple must notify the Registrar of their intention to marry by completing\na Marriage Notice Form<\/span>At some time prior to the date of the marriage the parties may be requested\nto attend at the Registrar\'s Office to finalise the arrangements and collect the\nmarriage schedule. After the wedding the marriage schedule has to be returned to\nthe Registrar\'s Office within 3 days.<\/span><\/div><\/span>

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3.<\/span> The completed Marriage Notice Form must be returned to the Registrar for\nthe district in which you are getting married at least fifteen days prior to the\ndate of marriage. Parties can notify the Registrar up to one year prior to the date\nof marriage.<\/span><\/div><\/span>

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4. <\/span>Once the Registrar has received the Marriage Notice and there is no impediment\nto the marriage and the person to perform the Ceremony is an approved Officiant\nor Celebrant (i.e. a priest of the diocese of Derry) a Marriage Schedule is prepared\nfor collection by the parties at the registrar\'s office.<\/span><\/div><\/span>

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5.<\/span> Just to emphasise, it is your responsibility to produce your Marriage Schedule\nto the Celebrant at least three days before the wedding.<\/span><\/div><\/span>

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6.<\/span> A marriage cannot take place without a Marriage Schedule<\/span><\/div><\/span>

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7.<\/span> It is your responsibility to return the signed Marriage Schedule to the Registrar<\/span>’<\/span>s office within three days of the wedding.<\/span><\/div><\/span>

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If you are visiting Northern Ireland to be married and you are a citizen of\na country that is not a member of the European Economic Area, you will need to apply\nfor a visa before you travel. If you do not get a visa the registrar will not be\nable to take your notice of marriage and you will NOT be able to marry in Northern\nIreland.<\/span><\/div><\/span><\/span>

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If you are already in the UK, and you are a citizen of a country that is not\na member of the European Economic Area, you will need the approval of the Home Secretary\nto be married here. For further information visit the Home Office website.<\/span><\/p>


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