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In the Roman Catholic Church, can Deacons officate a marriage?And, how long, once you enter the Seminary do you normally become a Deacon/Priest?

2007-04-13 11:08:59 · 4 answers · asked by Irish Darling 2 in Society & Culture Religion & Spirituality

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Yes a deacon can officiate at a Catholic wedding because the ministers of the sacrament are actually hte man and woman getting married. The deacon or priest is there as a witness on behalf of the Church.

It takes four years of seminary to become a priest

2007-04-13 11:16:36 · answer #1 · answered by Sldgman 7 · 5 0

Marriage is the consummation of "Nuptial love", ah Priests are celibate.

Deacons and Priest can "Bless" a marriage at the ceremony in church, but it's the couple who creates the marriage.

A Bishop will give "Holy Orders" to welcome a man into the seminary to become a Deacon, and it typically takes 4 years to go through the seminary. Deacons can get married. However, a Bishop may give them new "Holy Orders" to be a Priest if they remain celibate and are deemed to be called for more by God.

2007-04-13 11:29:06 · answer #2 · answered by Giggly Giraffe 7 · 0 0

with a proper background a man can become a deacon in a couple years - the training is quite intense.

a deacon can officiate a wedding ceremony.
a priest can officiate a ceremony AND mass.

2007-04-13 12:20:07 · answer #3 · answered by Marysia 7 · 1 0

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2016-09-05 12:31:26 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0 0

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