Wednesday, January 13, 2010

What are the main components of a Christian marriage ceremony?

For example vows, introductions, and what order they come in?What are the main components of a Christian marriage ceremony?
Well, it depends if you're having a mass or just a ceremony. It also depends on if you're baptist, Catholic, Methodist, Presbyterian... each denomination has their own deal.





This is the Catholic Ceremony, no mass:


Entrance Rite: Opening Prayer


Liturgy of the Word:


-Old Testament Reading


-Responsorial Psalm


-New Testament Reading


-Alleluia Verse


-Gospel


Rite of Marriage:


-Introductory Address


-Statement of Intentions


-Consent and Reception of Consent


-Blessing and Exchange of Rings


Prayers and Blessings:


-Optional Prayer of the Couple


-Prayer of the Faithful


-Nuptial Blessing


-Concluding Rite- Lord's Player (Optional) and Final BlessingWhat are the main components of a Christian marriage ceremony?
For a Catholic wedding - http://www.brides.com/planning/ceremonie鈥?/a> . For a protestant wedding - http://www.brides.com/planning/ceremonie鈥?/a>





Hope this helps!
For some women its





Isle


Altar


Hymn





{c'mon, work it out!}

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