To be married at Our Lady of Fatima Parish, one or other of the couple should be a parishioner and practising their faith. If this is not the case, then we invite you to use this time of preparation for marriage as an opportunity to return to the practice of the faith. The parish clergy will give every assistance in this regard.

A DIOCESAN PRE-MARRIAGE PREPARATION COURSE is run six times during the course of the year for all couples in the Durban area. This course covers some of the many aspects of preparation for both the sacrament as well as for married life and covers a variety of topics by a variety of speakers. An information pamphlet giving details and dates of the courses is obtainable from the parish office. Attendance at this course is a requirement in the Archdiocese of Durban.

In addition to the Diocesan course, all couples are prepared individually in the parish over a three month period (maximum of six one hour sessions). This preparation is given by a couple in the parish who has been trained and adequately prepared for this task. They also fulfill the role of mentor to the engaged couple.

Sacramental preparation is done by the priest or deacon who will be the celebrant.

Please direct all enquiries to the Parish Priest at the parish office. He will also provide details regarding the documents required by both Church and Civil Authority, music, photographs and videos, costs and availability of dates and times.