Marriage

Engaged couples MUST meet with the pastor or pastoral associate before  setting their wedding date. This initial meeting must be at least 6 months before the date they want for their wedding day. The purpose of  this initial meeting is to make sure the date they want is available and that no conditions exist which would prevent them from being able to  enter into marriage. A Pre-Marriage Program is required. This program helps couples to deepen their understanding of marriage and their relationship to each other. Couples first undergo an assessment process  with the parish priest or pastoral associate. The policy of the dioceses  of the State of Wisconsin requires couples to take the “FOCCUS”, a marriage preparation assessment. FOCCUS is a premarital inventory that  helps couples to examine many areas of married life. Couples must also  attend a Marriage Preparation Day. Our Lady of the Lake parish offers this day  annually. Couples may also attend another  approved program. 

Please contact Julie at 715-685-7620 to setup your appointment