Matrimony
The vocation to marriage is written in the very nature of man and woman as they came from the hand of the Creator. Marriage is not a purely human institution despite the many variations it may have undergone through the centuries in different cultures, social structures and spiritual attitudes. —CCC 1603
If you would like to find out about the Sacrament of Marriage, or to see about having your wedding at Our Lady Queen of Heaven, contact Rebecca Braun at rebeccab@olqhcc.com
Couples are required to complete formal Marriage Preparation. We encourage couples to attend a Betrothed weekend retreat sponsored by the Archdiocese of Seattle
Please review the following resources.
Seattle Catholic Engaged Encounter- Available throughout the year.
The Archdiocese of Seattle Marriage Preparation
Webpages with resources and planning guide
Upcoming Events
Unexpected Things in Marriage Workshop
Teaming Up with Your Spouse to Tackle Life’s Challenges – for young adult couples in the early years of marriage.
After saying “I Do” and traveling the road of life together, couples often feel overwhelmed and isolated in the challenges they face. This workshop will explore some of the unexpected things in the early years of marriage that can cause strife, such as:
– Communication and emotional regulation issues
– Boundary issues and infidelity
– Intimacy challenges
– Faith practice and parenting differences
Couples will leave with fresh insights and a feeling of comradery with other Catholics who want to build great marriages.
Led by Nicole Brown, a licensed marriage and family therapist with extensive experience accompanying couples in their journeys.
This event is free but we ask that you register here.
For any questions, contact Diana Casallas Lopez, Director of Young Adult Ministry, at diana.casallaslopez@seattlearch.org.
Sponsored by the Archdiocese of Seattle.
Date: Aug 29 2026
Time: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: Archdiocese of Seattle Isaac Orr Conference Room
910 Marion Street, Seattle, WA
Worldwide Marriage Encounter
Let us bring new hope to our marriage by attending a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Experience to learn how Jesus gives us the graces for a strong Sacrament. Don’t take a vacation from the best marriage you can have. Bring God into your marriage and see it flourish.
Sign up today to attend one of the upcoming Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekends: July 31-Aug 2, Beaverton, OR, Oct 2-4, Spokane, WA; Oct 9-11, Tacoma, WA, Nov 6-8, Beaverton, OR, Nov 13-15, Seattle, WA
Early registration is highly recommended. Call or text Jeff and Sandy Corneil at 360-903-2321 for more information.
For information about Worldwide Marriage Encounter, please visit wwme.org. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook! @worldwidemarriageencounter.