Marital Status
Applicant who is Catholic but married outside of the Church, and who has no previous marriages will need to
have his or her Marriage convalidated prior to receiving the sacraments.
Applicant who has a previous marriage (Catholic or non-Catholic), or is married to someone with a previous
marriage, without a decree of nullity (annulment) issued by the Church must have his or her situation
carefully examined. People in irregular marriages or who are married to someone with a previous marriage
can participate in the Period of Pre-Catechumenate, the Rite of Acceptance and the subsequent period of the
Catechumenate, but they cannot be accepted as elect (i.e. be admitted to the Rite of Election) and/or approach
the sacraments until their impediment is removed. Each case is unique so seek assistance when needed. If that
is your situation, please address it with Deacon Roberto F. Fleitas, or Father Manny Alvarez. Please call the
Parish Center at (305) 446- 9950 if you have any questions or concerns.