We have 3 readings, gift offers, Eucharist, etc. I know one side is the ceremony itself and the other side is the participants in the ceremony, but in what order does everything go?
2007-12-10 09:34:10 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
Here is a link with a sample program.
http://weddings.about.com/od/invitations/a/Catholicprogram.htm
The only difference between a Catholic Nuptual Mass and Catholic wedding ceremony is that if you have the ceremony only there is no communion, everything else is the same.
Basically you have the prelude where the families are seated, then the processional for bridesmaids then bride. The priest will welcome everyone and he will also direct and anounce the readings etc. There are 2 readings, in between the first and second readin is a sung responsorial Psalm. After the second reading there is the Alleluia, then the priest will do the Gospel reading and a short homily (sermon). Then comes the exchange of vows, exchange of rings and Unity candle if you'd like. (Even if you do not have teh Unity Candle you can pick a nice song to be sung at this point.)
The next "reading" is the prayers of the faithful which the priest will also announce, this is where the reader will say a few sentences and then have the people respond "Lord hear our prayer". After that he priest will start wrapping it up!
Hope that helps!
One other note, the church should provide you with a planning book in which you will pick your readings, vows and prayers of the faithful. Make sure to make copies for your officiant!
2007-12-10 14:11:43 · answer #1 · answered by Reba 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That would be an oops, but there's no prohibition against videotaping Communion. EWTN shows it live all the time. I think the priest would simply prefer that the congregation be mindful of worship rather than recording during the Eucharistic Liturgy, the high point of the Mass. Leaving a recorder on is not a problem, although if the videographer is not a practicing Catholic, he hasn't much else to do at the time. It doesn't make for the most exciting 8 or 9 minutes, does it?
2016-04-08 06:40:08 · answer #2 · answered by Donna 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It goes in the standard order of Mass, with the appropriate
entries like the hymn numbers, and whether the hymns include the congregation joining in. Someone at the church can help you, call the secretary to ask who would be the best person to help you "get it right". Might be they have a program from another person's wedding, ad you could use that as a model. No need to reinvent the wheel!
2007-12-10 11:00:17 · answer #3 · answered by M S 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The Mass sides goes through the standard order of the Mass. If you are having hymns or musical Psalms, put them in there, too.
For the participants, put the order of appearance... but don't include bride and groom. That should be on the front of the program.
2007-12-10 14:51:20 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Hi. I have a program, but my daughter did not have a Mass, just a service, so it won't help you. When I was doing this, however, I found all the info online.
Simply use Google to search under "Catholic Mass with Wedding"...or something similiar. I'm sure you will be able to find examples.
2007-12-10 11:56:24 · answer #5 · answered by iloveweddings 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Hi, I am more then happy to email you my program. I did it power point and showed our priest who said it was great. Emial me if you like
2007-12-10 14:16:44 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your whole life
2007-12-10 09:37:32 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋