Order code: UIC | 978-1-61671-239-6 | Saddlestitched | 5 3/8 x 8 3/8 | 96 pages | Language: English
United in Christ: Preparing the Liturgy of the Word at Catholic Weddings is perfect for parish staffs to provide couples with a high quality and pastoral resource for preparing all aspects of the Liturgy of the Word for their wedding. Designed as a formational tool, United in Christ guides couples through each of the possible readings from The Order of Celebrating Matrimony, providing brief Scripture commentary from Catholic scholars and liturgical ministers that explain the meaning of the Scripture text through the lens of the needs of the couple. Along with the full text of each reading, this resource also offers insight into why a couple may choose a particular reading.
United in Christ includes:
- Full texts of the readings from The Order of Celebrating Matrimony in sense line format
- Pastoral Scripture commentary written by married Catholic scholars and liturgical ministers
- Reading suggestions for a cohesive and unified Liturgy of the Word
- Reasons a couple might select a particular reading
- Guidance for writing the Prayer of the Faithful with sample texts
- Full texts of the consent, blessing and exchange of rings, and the Nuptial Blessing
- Selection form to turn in to the pastor, deacon, or liturgist
