Sample Ceremony

The Standard Order of Service for Christian Weddings,
Including Optional Items

Catholic Rite of Marriage Ceremonies Are Available Upon Request

 

Prelude (Bridal party enters)
Processional (Bride enters)
Greeting and Words of Welcome
Parental Honoring (Optional)
Silent Memorial (Optional - for those who are no longer present)
Invocation - Opening Prayer
Declaration of Intent
Presentation Questions and Responses/Affirmations of the Family and Guests
Scripture and Sacred and/or Personal Readings (includes Old Testament, Responsorial Psalm, New Testament Readings and the Reading of the Gospel and/or personal readings)
Homily (Sermon)
Charge (Raffirmation of your commitment to one another)
Hand Ceremony (Optional)
Vows
Rings/Symbols
Ritual (i.e. Unity Candle, Mixing of Sands, Rose Ceremony, etc.)
Wedding Prayer / Nuptual Prayer
Holy Communion (Optional)
Invitation to the Lord's Table (Optional)
Words of Institution (Optional)
The Lord's Prayer (Optional)
Sharing of the Bread and Cup (Optional)
Communion of the People (Optional)
Blessing & Benediction
Declaration of Marriage
Recessional

Catholic weddings meet the requirements
as prescribed in the Roman Catholic Rite of Marriage
however, they are not recognized by the Roman Catholic Church
as being valid due to the strict requirements of the Roman Catholic Church

 

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