Matrimony

Marriage is a ceremonial representation of a union between two loving individuals, who feel that the proper course to take is to commit to each other until death.Marriage is a ceremonial representation of a union between two loving individuals, who feel that the proper course to take is to commit to each other until death.

The Husband and Wife serve as the primary symbols in the Roman Catholic Rite of Matrimony. In the marriage bond there are several sacramental qualities that endow the union. These include: Mutual self- giving, covenantal faithfulness, the becoming of one’s real self and creativity.The Husband and Wife serve as the primary symbols in the Roman Catholic Rite of Matrimony. In the marriage bond there are several sacramental qualities that endow the union. These include: Mutual self- giving, covenantal faithfulness, the becoming of one’s real self and creativity.

Community is a symbol that is of great importance as well. Because when there is a marriage in the church, there is the promise to support each other through the presence of faith in the community.Community is a symbol that is of great importance as well. Because when there is a marriage in the church, there is the promise to support each other through the presence of faith in the community.

There are 3 possible rites of Matrimony:There are 3 possible rites of Matrimony: 1) Celebrating the Marriage during Mass 2) Celebrating the Marriage outside Mass 3) Celebrating Matrimony between a Baptized Catholic and an unbaptized person.

The elements that are common to the 3 possible rites includeThe elements that are common to the 3 possible rites include 1) The Liturgy of the Word1) The Liturgy of the Word 2) The Consent2) The Consent 3) The Blessing and Exchange of Rings3) The Blessing and Exchange of Rings 4) The Nuptial Blessing4) The Nuptial Blessing 5) The Final Blessing5) The Final Blessing

Consent is the Exchange of Promises or VowsConsent is the Exchange of Promises or Vows Blessing and Exchange of the Rings are Symbols of Love and Fidelity and also a Wholeness and UnityBlessing and Exchange of the Rings are Symbols of Love and Fidelity and also a Wholeness and Unity Nuptial Blessing – A prayer for God’s Grace, peace, love, and strength to be with the couple.Nuptial Blessing – A prayer for God’s Grace, peace, love, and strength to be with the couple.