For information on Sacrament preparation for children, including Order of Christian Initiation for Children (OCI), visit the Religious Education page here.

For OCI for adults, click here.

Contact: Linda Rega | (678) 223-7331 | Email Linda

The Sacrament of Matrimony, instituted by God, is the life-long covenant between a man and woman, united in faithful and fruitful love. Couples should contact Linda soon after their engagement to begin the Marriage Preparation Process found below.

Contact: Linda Rega | (678) 223-7331 | Email Linda

Preparation begins at least six months to desired wedding date.  Prior to scheduling a date, a couple must attend the Introduction to Marriage Preparation session (scheduled once monthly on a Saturday morning).  Please call Linda Rega to register for this session.

 What’s Required 

• Initial Preparation Session
• FOCCUS and review
• Four (2 each) Freedom to Marry Affidavits
• Bride Form and Groom Form
• Permission/dispensation required if either the husband or wife is not Catholic
• Engaged Encounter
• Baptismal Certificates
• Meeting with Presiding Priest or  deacon
• Meetings with a Marriage Sponsor Couple

Additional Considerations:

• A date cannot be set until the couple has attended the initial session.
• In addition to the preparation requirements listed, in some instances, premarital counseling may also be required.
• If either the husband or wife has been married before:
• A copy of the death certificate is required if a prior spouse is deceased.
• If a previous marriage ended in divorce, an annulment is required.

Contact:

Archdiocese Vocations Office
Web site: www.calledbychrist.com
P: (404) 920-7460
F: (404) 920-7461

Address:
2401 Lake Park Dr. S.E.
Smyrna, GA 30080

Contact: Cindy Zondlak | (678) 223-7327 | Email Cindy

If you or a family member received the sacrament of Baptism, First Communion, Confirmation, or Marriage at Transfiguration and need a certificate of proof, contact Cindy in the Records Office:  (678) 223-7327 or czondlak@transfiguration.com. 

Contact: Cindy Zondlak | (678) 223-7327 | Email Cindy

If you have been asked to be a Godparent for a Baptism or a sponsor for a Confirmation, you must meet the requirements set forth by the Catholic Church:

1. You must be a registered member of a Catholic church
2. You must be at least 16 years old
3. You must be Confirmed
4. If married, your marriage must be recognized as a sacramental marriage by the Catholic Church (ex. married in a Catholic church) 

For sacraments taking place at other Catholic churches (not Transfiguration), you will need a Sponsor Letter (also called a Certificate of Eligibility).  Contact Cindy in the Records Office:  (678) 223-7327 or czondlak@transfiguration.com.