Congratulations on your engagement! We are looking forward to helping you prepare for your wedding day and your life together.
Marriage Preparation
The marriage preparation process takes at least six months to complete. The process starts by completing this online form. Once submitted a priest or deacon from St. Francis will reach out to schedule an initial meeting. Here at St. Francis, we use the FOCCUS Inventory along with the Sponsor Couple program for those who are preparing for marriage. You will be assigned to one of our trained Sponsor Couples who will use the FOCCUS Inventory to help you prepare for your upcoming marriage. Additionally, couples are required to participate in one of the two marriage preparation retreats. More information about the retreat/workshop options will be provided at the initial meeting and can be found on the website of the Diocese of Des Moines.
For more information about marriage preparation or getting married at St. Francis, please review the St. Francis Marriage Preparation & Wedding Guidelines document.
Wedding Music Planning
Before selecting music, all couples getting married at St. Francis must first meet with Emily Schmid, Director of Liturgy and Music. Wedding music informational meetings will be offered every other month at St. Francis following the 11:30 Sunday Mass (approximately 12:45 pm). Attending the meeting will fulfill the requirement to meet. Future informational meeting dates are:
- Sunday, September 14, 2025
- Sunday, November 9, 2025
- Sunday, January 11, 2026
- Sunday, March 8, 2026
- Sunday, May 3, 2026
- Sunday, July 12, 2026
Please RSVP to eschmid@saintfrancischurch.org if you plan to attend one of these dates.