Planning to get Married !    Scroll down the page to get some help with your Wedding preparations including a pre-marriage course.......

St John the Evangelist, Ballinteer Parish

The Church in which he served as Parish Priest since 1992
The Church in which he served as Parish Priest since 1992
The priests of the parish wish you every blessing and happiness on the occasion of your forthcoming marriage. The marriage of two people is a very special celebration. We hope that the following information will be helpful to you. It is very important that you have everything arranged including booking the Church & the various documents in good time to avoid any dissapointment.

There are numerous regulations, both Church and State to be complied with in arranging a wedding.

In the first instance you should talk to the Priest in your parish. Our Parish Priest, Fr Richard Behan V.F. Mod. would be delighted to meet and discuss your wedding with you and he may be contacted at the following number: Fr Richard Behan P.P., Tel: 4944448

Please remember that a minimum of three (3) months notice is required. Six (6) months notice required if either party is under 18 years of age.


Pre-Marriage Course

Just to make sure that your married life runs as beautifully as your actual wedding day, we have included details of a pre-marriage courses for your information.

Attending a Marriage Preparation Course gives you time together as a couple to focus on your relationship. You will be introduced to skills that will and qualities that may help you meet your high expectations of married life.

All of this takes place in the company of other couples preparing for Marriage. You will meet other couples and will be able to discuss issues with them that are relevant to this stage of your relationship. All this will take place in an atmosphere that is encouraging. Courses are delivered by facilitators who are married themselves.

There are some very good pre-marriage courses available and 5 of these are listed below........

One is the Together Pre-Marriage Course, led by a priest from Mount Argus, Dublin, and a parishioner from this parish.

To view their website simply click on the link below

Together Pre Marriage Courses

Contact: Angela O'Rourke, 18 The Drive, Woodpark, Tel: 01-296 4257.



You may also check out some very good Pre-Marriage Web Sites by clicking on the links below:

Accord

Nazareth Family Institute

On-Line Marriage Site

 


All Hallows also offer a very good Pre-Marriage Course at All Hallows College (DCU), Drumcondra, Dublin 9.

To view their website simply click on the link below

All Hallows Pre Marriage Course

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