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In a Catholic Church a
marriage ceremony can take place during
Mass or outside Mass. Catholic couples
may opt for the first choice. If one
spouse is non-Catholic, we suggest
having a ceremony outside Mass, giving
the fact that probably half the
congregation does not share our
tradition.
Since the order and rite of celebrating
marriage is very important, we prepared
two outlines, helping you decide your
wedding ceremony with or without Mass.
Please check with the priest who will
preside at your wedding for the final
touch, or for any change in the liturgy.
In Carmel Mission we rely heavily on a
great booklet "Together for Life" which
provides the couples with great
Scripture selections and various choices
during the liturgy. This booklet
contains two liturgical outlines. The
first one is your copy and tells you the
order of ceremony and selection record.
The second outline, which is the last
page, should be completed by the couple
and given to the presider when
discussing the liturgy.
For your convenience we provide a useful
liturgical worksheet which can be used
as an alternative. Please note that the
liturgy, be it during Mass or just a
"ceremony" has a certain order. However
you may check with the presider in
regards to any suggestions or cultural
adaptations. Should you need more
clarifications, our marriage planner and
secretary will answer your questions.
Hopefully the information provided below
will help you make the ceremony of your
wedding meaningful and beautiful!
Congratulations!
- MARRIAGE WITH MASS
- OUTLINE (PDF)
- MARRIAGE CEREMONY
OUTSIDE MASS - OUTLINE (PDF)
- MARRIAGE LITURGICAL
WORKSHEET (PDF)
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