The Wedding Ceremony

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• The Catholic Nuptial Mass
• The Catholic Wedding Service

The Catholic Nuptial Mass

A Catholic Nuptial Mass is made up of the Liturgy of the Word, The Rite of Marriage as well as The Liturgy of the Eucharist (Communion). Below is the order for Marriage during a Nuptial Mass. Next to a number of the events, we have provided you with a link to a selection of options that are available to you to help you complete your Wedding Booklet and prepare for your Wedding Ceremony:

• Entrance Rite:
  • Entrance Song/Music
  • Greeting
  • Penitential Rite
  • Lord, Have Mercy
  • Glory to God
  • Opening Prayer (Options)
• Liturgy of the Word:
  • First Reading (Options)
  • Responsorial Psalm (Options)
  • Second Reading (Options)
  • Gospel Acclamation (Options)
  • Gospel Reading (Options)
  • Homily
• Liturgy of the Sacrament:
  • Rite of Marriage (Options)
  • Prayers of the Faithful (Options)
• Liturgy of the Eucharist:
  • Offertory/Preparation of the Gifts
  • Prayer over the Gifts (Options)
  • Eucharistic Prayer
  • The Lord’s Prayer (Our Father)
  • Nuptial Blessing (Options)
  • Sign of Peace
  • Communion
  • Prayer After Communion (Options)
• Conclusion:
  • Final Blessing (Options)
  • Signing the Register
  • Recessional Song/Music
• All options for a Catholic Nuptial Mass

The Catholic Wedding Service