1. Rite for Celebrating Marriage Outside Mass

2. Introduction
Signify and share in the unity and love that exists between God and his Church
Covenant
Total fidelity
Unbreakable unity
Sacrament modeled on the bond between Christ and his Church

3. Strive to develop marriage Remain faithful in good times and bad
Purpose
Procreation and education of children
Priest should pass on these principals in preparations
Catechesis on
Marriage and family
Sacrament
Rites
Prayers
readings

4. Elements to stress in the celebration
Usually done within Mass
Liturgy of the Word
Brings out importance of marriage in the history of salvation
Duties and responsibilities
Consent of the contracting parties
Nuptial blessing on the bride
Reception of communion by those present

5. Show special consideration for the un-catechized
Choice of Rite
Catholic and baptized person who is not a Catholic-Rite of Marriage outside Mass
Catholic and non-baptized
Show special consideration for the un-catechized
No preferential treatment
White vestments
Wedding Mass used except on Sundays and solemnities
Advent or Lent

6. Rituals prepared for the customs and needs of the area
Roman ritual may be adapted
Parts may be arranged differently
Customs may be used if appropriate
Must have the consent and nuptial blessing
May be celebrated in the home

7. Rite for Celebrating Marriage Outside Mass
Entrance Rite
Priest proceeds to the door or the altar and greets bride and groom
Liturgy of the Word
3 readings
#67-105
Homily drawn from the readings
Dignity of wedded love
Grace of the sacrament
Responsibilities of married people

8. OT Readings Created in God’s image Two will become one
Isaac’s love for Rebekah
Tobit-join us together until old age
Strength of love
Beauty of a good wife
New covenant

9. NT Readings Love of Christ Bodies are a holy sacrifice
Bodies are temples
Love is . . .
God is love
Wedding feast of the Lamb

10. Gospel Matthew Mark John Light of the World
Building your house on rock
What God has united, man must not divide
Great commandment
Mark
No longer two, but one body
John
Wedding feast of Cana
Commandment of love
May they be completely one

11. Rite of Marriage Introduction Seal and strengthen love
Christ’s blessing on their love
Recalls baptism
Call to lasting fidelity
Presence of the Church

12. Declaration of consent
Questions
Freedom of choice
Faithfulness to each other
Acceptance and upbringing of children
Declaration of consent
Statement
Questions of the priest
Faithful until death
Blessings of Rings
Sign of love and fidelity

13. General Intercessions
Prayers of the faithful
Blessing of the bride and bridegroom
Creation
Marriage of Christ and his Church
Responsibilities of each
Oneness
God’s part
Conclusion
Lord’s Prayer
Communion
Final Blessing