Why Do We Have to Get Married in a Church?

Often, I get asked: “Why do we have to get married in a church?” Last week, I had the opportunity to write a response to this question for the Catholic Review.

How would you respond to a couple that approaches the Church with this question?  And, how can we make it an opportunity for evangelization rather than simply more “rules” imposed by the Church?

To read the article, click on this link.