please help
2007-09-05 03:00:16 · 8 answers · asked by ballerina 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
By blessing the rings, the priest makes them "sacramentals."
A sacramental is an object that is sort of a "touchpoint" for one of the Sacraments. So, the holy water that we Catholics use when we walk into the church is a sacramental of our baptisms, and a blessed Crucifix hanging on our wall is a sacramental of the Holy Eucharist (Christ's Body, broken for us, and His Blood, poured out for us).
For the Sacrament of Marriage, the rings become our sacramentals -- a small reminder of our vows so that we always have that Sacrament before us.
2007-09-05 05:41:32 · answer #1 · answered by sparki777 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because it's a sign of a blessing on the marriage itself. In religious ceremonies, not only with the priest bless the rings, but the couple as well after they say their vows. :)
2007-09-05 05:32:25 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In any church, marriage is a spiritual as well as legal undertaking. Blessing the rings is actually asking God's blessing on the marriage.
2007-09-05 04:11:29 · answer #3 · answered by gileswench 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The blessing of the rings makes them sacramentals.
Sacramentals are sacred signs that help us live holy lives. Although they do not produce sanctifying grace
Sacramentals include blessings of persons, meals, objects (including water), and places.
The priest blesses the congregation during Mass.
Christians bless their meals. "Bless us O Lord and these thy gifts, ..."
Priests bless water, animals, ships, homes, and even automobiles. "God bless this home and all those who enter here."
For more information, see the Catechism of the Catholic Church, sections 1667 and following: http://www.usccb.org/catechism/text/pt2sect2chpt4.htm#art1
With love in Christ.
2007-09-07 19:03:48 · answer #4 · answered by imacatholic2 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
because the rings are an ever-present sign of commitment ,fidelity and life-long love for each other in the grace of the sacrament of marriage.
2007-09-08 14:14:49 · answer #5 · answered by James O 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because they're the symbols of the Sacrament of Matrimony.
2007-09-06 03:05:21 · answer #6 · answered by Lydia 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
because the couple can't bless themselves
2007-09-05 03:10:30 · answer #7 · answered by jamil 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
IT IS THE RITE OF PASSAGE.
2007-09-05 03:06:00 · answer #8 · answered by letitia.calloway 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋