God, who created man out of love, also calls him to love the fundamental and innate vocation of every human being. For man is created in the image and likeness of God, who is himself love.⁹⁰ Since God created him, man and woman, their mutual love becomes an image of the absolute and unfailing love with which God loves man. It is good, very good, in the Creator's eyes. And this love which God blesses is intended to be fruitful and to be realized in the common work of watching over creation: "And God blessed them, and God said to them: 'Be fruitful and multiply, and fill the earth and subdue it.'"  (Catechism of the Catholic Church, 1604)

 

A very important element in the time before the wedding is the "Pre-Cana" or Marriage Preparation program. There are various options for this; Assumption Parish offers a Pre-Cana program, presented by a team of married couples from the Parish, in the Spring of each year. Also, the Diocese of Pittsburgh holds a series of Marriage classes Downtown throughout the year, and there is a weekend experience called "Engaged Encounter."

 

Couples, who are engaged, must contact one of the parish priests at least six months in advance of the proposed date.  Please call the Rectory office at (412) 766-6660 to schedule a time to meet with Father Dennis or Father Tusky.  

 

For more information about the Pre-Cana program, or to schedule a meeting with one of the priests, please call (412) 766-6660.