CEREMONY<\/strong>
\nA term that refers to the actual rites that constitute a legal and binding marriage<\/p>\n

CATHOLIC CEREMONY<\/strong>
\nA religious rite that takes place in a Catholic Church (or an officially sanctioned venue) officiated by a Catholic priest with at least one of the parties being a baptized and confirmed Catholic. If only one party is a baptized and confirmed catholic, the other party should\u00a0visit the Catholic Chancery of the church where they wish to contract the Sacrament of Matrimony.<\/p>\n

PROTESTANT CEREMONY\u00a0<\/strong>
\nMore popularly known as a Christian ceremony. It is a religious rite that takes place either in a Protestant place of worship or a separate venue selected by the bride & groom; it is officiated by a pastor with at least one of the parties being a member of the said Protestant denomination<\/p>\n

CIVIL RITES\u00a0<\/strong>
\nAceremony which has no religious affiliation, but is recognized by the State; thus, the officiants are select elected and appointed officials (e.g. Judge, governor, mayor)<\/p>\n

Catholic Ceremony<\/p>\n

Part I: The Liturgy of the Word<\/p>\n

\n
• Opening Ceremony<\/li>\n
• Gloria<\/li>\n
• First Reading<\/li>\n
• Responsorial Psalm<\/li>\n
• Second Reading<\/li>\n
• Gospel<\/li>\n
• Homily<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

  Part II: The Marriage Rites<\/p>\n

  \n
  • the lighting of the candles<\/li>\n
  • the calling of witnesses (parents and godparents) to stand close to the bride and groom<\/li>\n
  • the statement of intentions<\/li>\n
  • the declaration of consent or exchange of “I do’s”<\/li>\n
  • the recitation of personal vows and\/or the reading of the prayer together<\/li>\n
  • blessing and exchange of rings and arrhae\u00a0and Bible<\/li>\n
  • the prayers of the faithful<\/li>\n
  • the veil and cord ceremony<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Part III: The Liturgy of the Eucharist<\/p>\n

    \n
    • The Offertory<\/li>\n
    • The Our Father<\/li>\n
    • The Communion Rites<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Part IV: The Concluding Rites<\/p>\n

      \n
      • The removal of the veil and cord<\/li>\n
      • The seven-fold blessing<\/li>\n
      • The final prayers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Protestant Ceremony: The parts differ based on one\u2019s denomination or church fellowship. Below is a common outline:<\/p>\n

        \n
        • Lighting of Candles by the Secondary Sponsors<\/li>\n
        • March of the Rest of the Entourage<\/li>\n
        • The Giving of Consent<\/li>\n
        • The Pastor\u2019s Prayers, Reading, and Exhortations<\/li>\n
        • The Vows and Exchange of Rings<\/li>\n
        • The Veil and Cord Ceremonies<\/li>\n
        • The Unity Candle or Unity Sand Ceremony<\/li>\n
        • The Signing of the Marriage Contract by the Bride, Groom, and their Godparents<\/li>\n
        • The Charge to Parents and Godparents<\/li>\n
        • The Honoring of Parents by the Bride and Groom<\/li>\n
        • The Final Prayers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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