Every couple is asked to participate in an assessment process with the priest or deacon. This process is designed to assist both the couple and the clergy in assessing the engaged couple's readiness for marriage. This process begins with an initial interview with the clergy.

After submitting this form, please contact the parish office to set up the meeting with the priest.

The bridegroom and bride are to share with the priest, deacon or pastoral minister any of the following circumstances: 

• If one or both are under the age of twenty (20);
• If there is a pregnancy involved;
• If they are presently cohabiting (living together);
• If one of the engaged is not Catholic;
• If one or both have been married before in any type of ceremony or common-law union;
• If they are now civilly married and wish to have their marriage convalidated in the Catholic Church.

Every engaged couple wishing to be married in the Diocese of Sacramento must attend a formal diocesan-approved marriage preparation program. This is to be completed during the first four months of their preparation.