Catholics believe that marriage comes as a gift from the hand of God. The Catholic vision of marriage is rooted in Sacred Scripture and is expressed in the teachings and practices of the Church.
The Catholic Church teaches us that marriage is an intimate, exclusive and permanent partnership of a man and a woman which exists for the good of the spouses and the procreation and education of children. Marriage is brought into being by the voluntary and deliberate exchange of consent (marriage vows) of the parties.
The Diocese of St. Catharines offers resources and programs to assist with the preparation and daily life of married couples, as well as resources and support groups for the support of couples struggling in their marriages.