Pre-Cana refers to all Marriage and Wedding Preparation and  includes:

• Meetings with the priest, and all other associated meetings (Cathedral Wedding Coordinator, Music Director/Organist, florist, photographer, videographer, etc.)
• Taking and discussing the results of FOCCUS (Facilitating Open Couple Communication Understanding & Study) which is a pre-marital inventory that aids in evaluating a couple’s readiness for marriage.
• When the results of the FOCCUS are back, meet with the priest to discuss the results and to receive the “Together For Life” booklet regarding the wedding readings and prayers.
• Review the Wedding Music Guidelines.  When you have made your music selections, submit the Wedding Music Planning Sheet to the Cathedral Wedding Coordinator.
• Catholics: Call the Church where you were baptized and ask to have your baptismal certificate ‘reissued.’ The priest needs to received the certificate promptly.
• All other Christians: Please provide a copy of your baptismal certificate or a letter from your church with the date of baptism.
• When the above has been completed, there is a final meeting with your priest to discuss the wedding.
• In order to secure the Date and Time requested, Pre-Cana must be completed (or approval from priest received) AND associated costs must be received:
  • Two candelabras $75 (Optional)
  • Four candelabras $150(Optional)
  • Six High Mass candles $60(Optional)
  • Music Director $250 (base fee) Note: if you want more musicians, additional fees will apply
  • Wedding Coordinator $175
  • Each Altar Server $10-20 (suggested offering)
  • Priest / Deacon $0 (no fee)
  • Cathedral $500 parishioners
  • $1000 non-parishioners
  • Chapel $200 parishioners
  • $400 non-parishioners

Additional Information

• Nuptial Masses (or any wedding within the context of Mass) take place when both parties are Catholic. Normally at 10 am, 1 pm, or 7 pm Saturdays – or most anytime Monday – Friday.
• The beautiful ‘Wedding Rite outside the context of Mass’ takes place when the bride or groom is not Catholic.
• No Unity Candles or other non-Catholic rituals.
• No Weddings during the Season of Lent