Sacramental Policies
The following policies were promulgated in 1991 and 1992 by then Archbishop Robert F. Sanchez. Additions and some minor revisions were made by Archbishop Michael J. Sheehan together with the Presbyteral Council in November of 1997, in October of 2001, and in September of 2005.
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Sacramental Policies 
This document includes the policies and guidelines for the following:
- The Sacraments in General
- Infant Baptism
- Baptism
- Confirmation
- Eucharist
- First Reconciliation
- Guidelines for the Celebration of the Sacraments with Persons with Disabilities
- Affidavit of Eligibility for the Ministry of Baptism or Confirmation Sponsor
Marriage - Liturgical Guidelines
Individual Files
- Archdiocesan Policy Update: Christian Initiation, August, 2001
- Baptism
- Confirmation
- Eucharist
- Funerals
- Guidelines for Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion
- Rite of Marriage Cultural Adaptations
- Sacraments in General
- Wedding Music
Marriage Policy
The following guidelines on marriage policy within the Archdiocese of Santa Fe are a revision of norms issued the Spring of 1987.
The revised guidelines reflect the general requirements of the Catholic Church's 1983 Code of Canon Law and adopted policy and directives of the Archdiocese of Santa Fe with respect to marriage over the last eight years.
The policy set forth within seeks the best possible pastoral care for the bride and groom as well as the needs of the Catholic Community. Good sound marriage do not happen; they are created and sustained by the partnership of husband, wife and God. The policy of the Archdiocese of Santa Fe for marriage seeks careful and sound preparation of couples for entering marital life.(For complete information on policy, click here.)
Archdiocese of Santa Fe
Sacramental Policies
Contact Information
For information or clarification of these policies, please contact one of the following:
Office of Formation
for Christian
Service
Phone: 505.831.8151
Office of the Marriage Tribunal Phone: 505.831.8177
Office of Religious Education
Phone: 505.831.8129
Office of Worship &
Christian Initiation
Phone: 505.831.8194
Office of Youth &
Young Adult Ministry
Phone: 505.831.8145