Sacred Heart Catholic Church
PO Box 340
200 South Walnut St
Shelby, Nebraska 68662
WEDDINGS
As Catholics, we firmly believe that marriage is a most sacred commitment that deserves the careful attention and preparation on the part of all who are involved: the couple, the priest and the Church.
At least one of the parties should be a registered and practicing member of the parish. In the case where both of the parties have moved from the parish, but they would like the wedding at Sacred Heart Parish, one or the other of the parties should present a letter from their home pastor giving permission for the wedding to take place here.
Please contact the pastor to schedule your wedding. This is to be done at least 6 months prior to your project wedding date. Please note that no dates final until all the requirements for marriage set forth by the Church have been satisfactorily completed. The requirements are as follows:
- completion of a Pre-Nuptial Investigation
- completion of the Foccus Premarital Inventory
- the submission of current copies of baptismal certificates,
and confirmation certificates.
- Attendance at and Engaged Encounter Weekend
sponsored by the Family Life Office of the Diocese of
Lincoln.
In order to preserve the sacredness and dignity proper to Christian marriage, all wedding ceremonies must conform to the guidelines of the Diocese of Lincoln.
1) Liturgical Celebration: the marriage of two Catholics is ordinarily celebrated within the context of Mass. If one of the parties is baptized, but not a Catholic, the wedding is usually celebrated during a Liturgy of the Word Service.
2) Reception of Holy Communion: it is the Church’s policy that only practicing Roman Catholics may receive Holy Communion at Mass. If your wedding will take place during Mass, it is your responsibility to instruct non-Catholics of this policy.
3) Music: All matters relating to music should be approved by the celebrant. All music chosen must be sacred in character, that is written with the intention of glorifying Almighty God. Popular songs, love songs and the like should be played at the reception, not during the church service.
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