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This practical resource explores the revised translation of The Order of Celebrating Matrimony, providing parish staff with a collaborative approach for preparing wedding liturgies that engage couples, family and friends, and the whole parish community. Guide for Celebrating® Matrimony walks through each part the revised ritual noting best practices and appropriate adaptations while providing pastoral guidance for forming and catechizing couples; ideas for leading wedding workshops, handling difficult situations, and developing parish guidelines; as well as offering suggestions for parish evangelization and hospitality. As part of the Preparing Parish Worship™ series, this book includes:
This book includes:
• Theological reflections on the Sacrament of Matrimony
• Historical overview of the development of Marriage rituals
• Answers to frequently asked questions
• A glossary and suggestions for additional resources
• Inspirational and instructive quotations from Scripture and Church documents
• Ritually instructive photos
