1. WHAT THE SACRAMENT LOOKS LIKE

2. JOURNAL QUESTION:
Describe a couple who you think is a good example of living out the Sacrament of Marriage. What characteristics (esp. out of the 4 discussed yesterday), do they best live out? How?

3. INTERESTING POINTS…
In the Sacrament of Marriage, the husband and wife are the ministers, not the priest
The priest or deacon is a “witness” to the sacrament taking place
Weddings are necessarily communal events
There are 3 Rites of the Sacrament:
Matrimony during Mass
Matrimony outside of Mass
Matrimony b/w a Catholic and unbaptized person

4. COMMON ELEMENTS OF ALL 3:
Liturgy of the Word
The Consent (Vows)
Blessing & Exchange of Rings
Nuptial Blessing
Final Blessing