Matrimony
More than a human institution
Raised by Christ to the dignity of a grace-giving Sacrament
Lifelong Love
Marriage
The married state has been established by the Creator and endowed by Him with its own proper laws. Marriage is not a purely human institution because God Himself is the author of marriage. The vocation to marriage is written in the very nature of man and woman as they come from the hand of the Creator.
Couples who plan to be married at St. Basil are required to make an appointment with a parish priest or deacon at least six months prior to the proposed wedding date. The preparation process will be explained to the couple at that meeting, and the wedding date and time will be reserved in the Mass book. Contact the parish office at 440-526-1686.
As a part of the preparation process, there is a Pre-Cana Day at the Parish Center each year. This is a one-day program designed to create an increased awareness of the responsibilities and realities of Christian married life. A team of married couples are the presenters. Email precana @ basilthegreat.org for details.
Most couples preparing for marriage will also be assigned a mentor couple to meet and discuss with a few times throughout their engagement period.
Wedding Music
Music to bring beauty and holiness to your special day.
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NFP requires no drugs, chemical, devices, or surgical interventions.
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The Sympto-Thermal Method is 99% effective at postponing pregnancy.
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NFP can help couples with low fertility achieve pregnancy.
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NFP improves communication in your marriage.
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NFP can help strengthen your marriage by following God’s plan for marriage to love one another freely, totally, faithfully, and fruitfully.
Further NFP Resources
Northeast Ohio NFP
Find more information about the types of Natural Family Planning, and find teachers in Northeast Ohio.
CREIGHTON MODEL FertilityCare™ System
The CrMS is based upon a couple’s knowledge and understanding of their naturally-occurring phases of fertility and infertility. Through this understanding, the couple is able to make decisions (choices) regarding the achievement or avoidance of pregnancy. This system provides information which deals with the complete dimension of the procreative ability. In addition, it provides women the added benefit of being able to monitor and maintain their procreative and gynecologic health over a lifetime. It is truly the only family planning system which has networked family planning with gynecologic and procreative healthcare and health maintenance. The teachers of the CrMS are trained allied health professionals and specifically-trained physicians have been educated to incorporate the CrMS into their medical practice.
Couple to Couple League
Couple to Couple League’s mission is to inspire, educate and support couples in family planning that is natural, effective, healthy and consistent with God’s plan for life, love and marriage.
Wedding Program Templates
Many couples opt to supply a wedding program to their guests to help them follow along during the Mass. This is especially helpful for family and friends who are not Catholic to follow along, and help to explain some of the beauty of the Wedding Mass. Couples can access the template on Canva, customize it, and print for their wedding. A version is avaliable on our website for both the Nuptial Mass and for the Marriage ceremony outside of Mass.
Our team has created a Wedding Program template ! The template is available through Canva. You will need to create a Canva account to access, but it is free to download. You can customize with your names, song choices, reader names and more. After downloading, you can print the 8 1/2 x 11 program.
Click Here for the Nuptial Mass Template
Click here for the Template for the Wedding Ceremony Outside of Mass
Cari is joined by newly married Daniela and engaged Lauren, both parishioners at St. Basil as they discuss how they incorporated their faith into all aspects of their weddings. From obvious moments such as the Mass, to less obvious like dress shopping, they share their experience and tips for brides and grooms as they plan their weddings.
To kick off National Marriage Week, Fr. Ryan sits down with Maria Wancata from the Office of Marriage and Family Ministry for the Diocese of Cleveland to discuss all things Marriage. They cover various topics about the Sacrament including why Catholics get married in a Church, the importance of marriage preparation, and tips for healthy and holy marriages.
At the Pursuing an Everlasting Love Marriage event, Fr. Ryan led married couples in a time of Eucharistic Adoration and reflection on their marriage and God’s role in it. He concluded with a beautiful time of prayer with the spouses praying for one another.
Fr. Ryan sits down with parishioners Jennifer and Andre Calabretta to hear their love story and how their marriage has blossomed over its 20 years. They share helpful tips and wishes for marriages of every age and stage as they reflect on the blessings and challenges of marriage.