Sacraments

Cross in the Woods Catholic Shrine of Indian River

Weddings

 Here is some of the basic wedding information you will need to know for your special day:

  • At least one of the persons marrying must be Catholic
  • During the summer (Memorial Day to Labor Day), weddings may be outdoors
  • A wedding date is secured by signing our contract and paying the cost as follows: Registered Parishioners $600 for an indoor wedding or $800 for an outdoor wedding,

    Non-Parishioners $900 for an indoor wedding or $1,100 for an outdoor wedding

  • The required marriage preparation may be done in the diocese of residence
  • Non-parishioners are required to provide their own priest/deacon to officiate their ceremony
  • A Michigan marriage license is needed

Baptisms

Here is some of the basic Baptism information you will need to know for your special day:

  • Baptisms are celebrated during a Saturday afternoon or Sunday morning Mass
  • A Baptism preparation class is required for first-time parents.
  • The class may be taken in the church where you reside
  • At least one of the godparents must be Catholic
  • Permission to baptize at Cross in the Woods is required from the church where you reside

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