Marriage is based on the consent of the contracting parties who freely give themselves, each to the other, mutually to live a covenant of faithful and fruitful love. The sacrament signifies the union of Christ and the Church. It gives spouses the grace to live with the love that Christ has for his Church. The grace of the sacrament strengthens the human love of the spouses and the unity of their marriage and sanctifies them on the way to eternal life.
OLM offers spiritual and practical preparation for the couple as they undertake the Sacrament of Matrimony. The couple should contact OLM at least six months before the desired wedding date. The couple meets twice with the priest or deacon who will be the celebrant for the wedding. He guides the couple through the marriage preparation process. At the first meeting, the priest or deacon acquaints the couple with needed paperwork (i.e., Birth Certificate or Baptismal Certificate) and options for marriage preparation, and he helps the couple prepare spiritually for this special sacrament.
If you want to get married at Our Lady of Malibu, please submit our online Marriage Intake Form. You should also familiarize yourself with our OLM Marriage Procedures & Requirements.
To learn more, email Kristine Bremer, Director of Engagement and Encounter, or call her at 310.456.2361.