At Crux Sancta, we celebrate marriage as a sacred, lifelong covenant—a divine union rooted in love, grace, and mutual devotion.
Marriage is more than a legal contract; it is a spiritual journey. In the eyes of the Church, holy matrimony is a permanent commitment that creates a sanctuary of faith, companionship, and shared life. It is a holy bond intended to support both partners through every season of life, enduring until death do us part.
What Is Required to Be Married?
To ensure your wedding day is meaningful, spiritually sound, and legally recognized, a few essential preparations are needed from both the Church and the Province of Ontario.
Requirements of the Church
- Faith & Intention: A mutual desire to enter into a sacred, lifelong covenant built on Christian love and faithfulness.
- Pastoral Consultation: A preparation meeting or conversation with our officiant to discuss the spiritual significance of the vows, spiritual guidance, and the details of your ceremony.
- Freedom to Marry: Confirmation that both individuals are free to enter into marriage according to church guidelines.
- Baptized or Willing to Be Baptized: A marriage can only be witnessed through the grace of baptism; meaning you are not just a creation of God, but one of his children.
Requirements of the Province of Ontario
- Marriage Licence: You must obtain a valid Ontario Marriage Licence from a municipal city hall or local municipal office within Ontario. The licence is valid for 90 days from the date it is issued.
- Identification: Both partners must provide official government-issued ID (such as a passport or birth certificate) when applying for the licence.
- Witnesses: On the day of your ceremony, two adult witnesses (aged 18 or older) must be present to sign the official Marriage Register and Licence.
- Age Requirements: Both parties must be at least 18 years of age (or 16–17 years old with written parental consent).
Serving Northern Ontario
We are pleased to offer officiating services for couples throughout Northern Ontario. We understand that your wedding day should reflect your unique story, and we welcome weddings hosted in a wide variety of settings.
Locations We Serve:
- North Bay
- Sudbury
- Timmins
- Iroquois Falls
- Kirkland Lake
- …and all communities and points between!
Whether you are planning an intimate ceremony in the comfort of a private home, a scenic outdoor celebration, or a gathering at a formal event venue, we are available to perform your marriage ceremony where you feel most comfortable.
Plan Your Ceremony With Us
We would be honored to walk beside you as you begin this sacred chapter together. Contact us today through info@crux-sancta.org to discuss date availability, ask questions, or begin planning your wedding ceremony.
Costs
Many people ask if there are costs for a wedding with us and the answer is yes. This is not because we are a business, but there are expense we cannot void to support and honour the sacrament of marriage.
If the marriage is within Timmins, Iroquois Falls or Kirkland Lake, we ask for $300 and if the marriage will be in North Bay, Sudbury or in between we ask for $500 which is to cover transportation costs.