The Sacrament of Marriage is a lasting commitment of a man and a woman to a lifelong partnership, established for the good of each other and the procreation of their children. … Through the sacrament of Matrimony, the Church teaches that Jesus gives the strength and grace to live the realmeaning of marriage.

A marriage can come about only if there is marital consent, that is, if the man and the woman enter marriage of their own free will, without fear or coercion, and if they are not prevented from marrying by other natural or ecclesiastical ties (for example, an existing marriage, a vow of celibacy).

The couple should attend a Marriage preparation Course and have the certificate of completion of the same