Convalidation is a marriage preparation process for couples who are:

• Civilly married
• Not married before a Catholic priest or deacon
• Married by a minister from other religious traditions in a ceremony outside the Catholic Church.

Convalidation brings the marriage to the dignity of a sacrament in order for it to become fully recognized by the Catholic Church. Please note that the couple must first have the facts of their marriage reviewed by their parish priest. Each parish guides couples seeking convalidation in the process of preparation for the Sacrament of Matrimony. Please our parish office to inquire more about this process. (650-593-6157) 

In some instances, a determination must be made as to whether a declaration of nullity -of a prior marriage- may be necessary. For questions about declarations of nullity of marriages (commonly referred to as annulments), please contact the pastor at 650-593-6157 to make an appointment.

For more information about what convalidation is, please visit the For Your Marriage website (USCCB).