St. James Catholic Church
Vancouver, Washington
|
|
Holy Orders and Matrimony are directed towards the salvation of others; if they contribute as well to personal salvation, it is through service to others that they do so. They confer a particular mission in the Church and serve to build up the People of God. Catechism of the Catholic Church #1534 Matrimony
Couples seeking the Sacrament of Marriage should contact the parish office at (360)693-3052 a minimum of six months prior to the anticipated wedding date to schedule an interview with Father Dominic. Either the bride or groom must be baptized Catholic in order to be married in the Church. Both must be free to marry. All registered parishioners and their families are welcome to celebrate the Sacrament of Marriage at St. James. Occasionally, with pastoral consent, couples who have an historical connection to St. James or who are not currently registered may be married here.Holy Orders
To answer the call to the priesthood is to begin a lifelong journey. It is a process that happens on many levels: responding to God's grace, acquiring a habit of prayer and reflection, and learning theology and other skills required to become an effective priest in a complex world. If you or someone you know is considering a priestly vocation, we invite you to contact The Archdiocese of Seattle to explore the possibility of priesthood. |
||
The Sacrament of Marriage is a public sign that one gives oneself totally to this other person. It is also a public statement about God: the loving union of husband and wife speaks of family values and also God's values.
In the Sacrament of Holy Orders, the priest being ordained vows to lead other Catholics by bringing them the Sacraments (especially the Eucharist), proclaiming the Gospel, and providing other means to holiness.