Old Testament Readings
1. Male and female he created them. A reading from the Book of Genesis 1:26-28, 31a Then God said: “Let us make man in our image, after our likeness. Let them have dominion over the fish of the sea,...
View ArticleNew Testament Readings
1. What will separate us from the love of Christ? A reading from the Letter of Saint Paul to the Romans 8:31b-35, 37-39 Brothers and sisters: If God is for us, who can be against us? He did not spare...
View ArticleGospel Readings
1. Rejoice and be glad, for your reward will be great in heaven. A reading from the holy Gospel according to Matthew 5:1-12a When Jesus saw the crowds, he went up the mountain, and after he had sat...
View ArticleRite for Celebrating Marriage Within Mass
The Catholic Rite of Marriage centers around two key moments: the Exchange of Consent and the Nuptial Blessing. Marriage is rooted in the couple’s mutual vows of faithful love and is blessed by God as...
View ArticleRite for Celebrating Marriage Outside of Mass
When a Catholic marries a Christian of another denomination, the Rite for Celebrating Marriage Outside Mass is used. Hospitality suggests that this form is the appropriate one when a significant number...
View ArticleRite for Celebrating Marriage Between a Catholic and an Unbaptized Person
The rite for a Catholic marrying a catechumen (one who is preparing for baptism), a non-Christian, or someone who does not believe in God exemplifies sensitivity for the unbaptized person and his/her...
View ArticleResponsorial Psalms
1. 33:12 and 18, 20-21, 22 R. (5b) The earth is full of the goodness of the Lord. Blessed the nation whose God is the Lord, the people he has chosen for his own inheritance. But see, the eyes of the...
View ArticleA Wedding Planning Reality Check
Most engaged couples—at least the brides–love thumbing through any of the popular bridal magazines, reading the numerous helpful articles, and taking note of the various ads, photos, and other...
View ArticleThings You Won’t See at a Catholic Wedding
There are few events in life that are as steeped in tradition as a wedding. And the traditions surrounding weddings come to us through our families, our friends, our culture, and our religious...
View ArticleWhy Marry in the Catholic Church?
If you are beginning to dream about getting married you may also be thinking about where to hold your wedding ceremony. Every couple wants their wedding to be a memorable event and wants the ceremony...
View ArticleSaying I Do: What Happens at a Catholic Wedding (VIDEO)
This new video resource walks you through the Rite of Marriage, whether you’re marrying another Catholic, a baptized person who is not Catholic, or someone who is not baptized. It also answers several...
View ArticleThe Marriage Vows
The exchange of consent is the heart of the Rite of Marriage. Couples may declare their consent using one of the following formulas: 1. I (name) take you (name) to be my wife/husband. I promise to be...
View ArticleAvoiding wedding photography mishaps
Note: the following is re-posted with permission from The Compass, the official newspaper for the Catholic Diocese of Green Bay, Wisconsin. Original link here. A video on YouTube is making the rounds...
View ArticleHow Much Does it Cost to Marry in the Church?
How much does it cost to get married in the Catholic Church? Actually, nothing. Sacraments are not for sale. The Catechism of the Catholic Church (#2121) makes clear that the First Commandment forbids...
View ArticleMarriage Rite, Second Edition, What’s New?
On November 12, 2013, the U.S. Bishops approved two documents with far reaching effects for the Sacrament of Marriage: the English translation of the Order of Celebrating Marriage, Second Typical...
View ArticleThe One Wedding DIY Project You Can’t Do Without (And the style blogs won’t...
Anthony and I are married. It’s surreal to type that sentence. We’re on our honeymoon as I write this, and we’ve had several moments together in the last two weeks when we look at the other and think,...
View ArticleHow to Include Service to Others in Your Wedding Ceremony
You are about to embark on the next stage of your journey: to serve others as a married couple. Your wedding celebration begins your married life of service together. How do the choices you make about...
View ArticleThe Nuptial Blessing
The Nuptial Blessing is a beautiful moment in the Catholic wedding ceremony. It takes place after the bride and groom have exchanged their consent and so have become husband and wife. In this blessing,...
View ArticleThe Questions Before Consent
“The Questions before the Consent” are an important part of a Catholic wedding ceremony. True to its name, this moment entails the celebrant (priest or deacon) asking the bride and groom a series of...
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