In the Catholic Church, marriage is a sacrament. A sacrament is a sacred sign. The loving communion that exists between husband and wife reveals to us the kind of love which Christ has for us: free, faithful, fruitful and forever. From the perspective of the Catholic understanding of sacrament, the married couple not only 'mirror' or reflect God's love, they embody the presence of Christ in a unique way. They are a tangible sign of the intimate relationship we share with Jesus. We are Christ's beloved.
Our Lady of Dolours Parish is committed to celebrating and nurturing the vocation of Marriage at all its stages:
Weddings
Marriage is a sacrament, which, like all sacraments is mostly celebrated in one of the couple's home parish.
To book a wedding at Our Lady of Dolours Catholic Parish, click here to download our wedding booking form.
Once you have filled in the booking form, drop it off at the Parish office within six weeks of your requested date, or alternatively send the completed form via email to chatswoodoffice@bbcatholic.org.au
The church will be reserved only for six weeks after your initial inquiry.
If you require one of the Chatswood Parish Clergy to be your Celebrant, please email the booking form to Fr David, Parish Priest, at david.ranson@bbcatholic.org.au
Fr David will return the booking form to you so that you might then lodge at the parish office, with payment, for confirmation of your booking.
Marriage Blessings at Mass
We encourage the blessing of couples at key milestones in their lives: e.g. a special anniversary such as 10, 25 or 50 years. This is a beautiful gesture, not only for the couple but for the whole parish who have a very real investment in their love! A blessing and renewal of wedding vows can be arranged at one of the Sunday Masses.
To arrange a blessing for your wedding anniversary, contact the Parish Office on 9410 900 or email chatswoodoffice@bbcatholic.org.au.