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The Order of Celebrating Matrimony Second Typical Edition

For Use in the Dioceses of the United States of America

New Ritual Book for Marriage _______________________________________________________________

New ritual book, old and new rubrics, revised vernacular translations. A History Brief – The Apostolic See issued the Second Latin Typical Edition of the marriage ritual in 1991. The USCCB worked on the translation in the 1990’s but the work was not given final approval, thus keeping in force the English first edition of 1969 for ritual use. The USCCB did get approval of Ritual del Matrimonio according the second Latin edition in 2010 using the Mexican edition as the base text.

Current Law – A new ritual book for marriage was approved in English by the USCCB in 2013. The Apostolic See approved and confirmed it in 2015. After final editing, it is now ready for use in every diocese of the conference. The Order of Celebrating Matrimony, second typical edition [OCM] may be used in the Liturgy as of Thursday, 8 September 2016, the Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Its use is obligatory as of Friday, 30 December 2016, the Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph. Ritual Del Matrimonio, segunda edición típica of 2010 remains in force. Additionally, a bilingual edition is available from one publisher.

Available Editions – Four English ritual editions are available as well as ones in Spanish only and Spanish-English. A “ritual edition” is the hard bound book used for ritual celebration. A “study edition” is the complete work in paperback; usually not available for purchase until six months following the mandatory use date.

♦ Contents ♦ Pages 2-3 Ritual editions – 6 publications from 4 publishers Pages 4-5 Federation of Diocesan Liturgical Commissions [FDLC] Resources Pages 6-7 Liturgy Training Publications [LTP] Resources Pages 8-9 Commentaries & Pastoral Guides on the Ritual Text Page 9 Preparation Resources for the Couple Pages 10-12 Excerpts: Guidelines for the Sacrament of Marriage – Diocese of Springfield in Illinois, July 1989

♦ Diocese of Springfield in Illinois ♦ Office for Worship and the Catechumenate ♦

1615 W. Washington St. ♦ Springfield IL 62702-4757 (217) 698-8500 ♦ www.dio.org

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♦ Liturgical Press Ritual Editions ♦ Also available from Liturgy Training Publications [LTP] at the jobber rate

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♦ FDLC Resources ♦ https://fdlc.org/

The Gift of Love: A Bride and Groom’s Guide to Preparing the Wedding Liturgy. Washington: Federation of Diocesan Liturgical Commissions, 2016.

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First and foremost, the Church warmly welcomes the engaged couple and rejoice in the love which they share. As we begin to prepare them for Marriage and the wedding liturgy, we find that few are familiar with liturgical terms and rituals. This book will be a helpful resource for the engaged couple as well as parish staffs -- you’ll want to have several dozen on hand at the parish office. Written in very conversational language, The Gift of Love provides basic liturgical catechesis on each of the three rites, lists of readings, guides for preparing a worship aid, principles for choosing music, frequently-asked questions and their answers, and helpful tear-out preparation sheets.

Presiding at the Wedding Liturgy: A Guide for Deacons. Washington: Federation of Diocesan Liturgical Commissions, 2016.

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The Deacon is often called upon to preside at The Order of Celebrating Matrimony without Mass or The Order of Celebrating Matrimony between a Catholic and a Catechumen or a Non-Christian. This book provides excellent guidance on the elements of the rites and wonderful advice on “best practices” for their proper celebration. It’s loaded with rich resources that will assist your conversations with the bride and groom, too, including helpful preparation sheets. Order one for yourself or encourage your diocesan Diaconate Office to order multiple copies.

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This Sacred Bond: A Pastoral Companion to The Order of Celebrating Matrimony. Washington: Federation of Diocesan Liturgical Commissions, 2016.

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In 2016, the dioceses of the United States are welcoming the English translation of The Order of Celebrating Matrimony. It may be used in the liturgy as of September 8, 2016 (The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary) and its use is mandatory in the dioceses of the United States on December 30, 2016 (the Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph). This book will be a useful guide for clergy, lay leaders, formation staffs, seminary professors, and others who will want to become acquainted with the contents of the OCM, the elements of its three distinct rites, and best pastoral practices. Its appendix also includes helpful preparation sheets and prayers.

Boxed workshop kit Marriage and Mystery: A Workshop Kit on The Order of

Celebrating Matrimony. Washington: Federation of Diocesan Liturgical Commissions, 2016.

Item No.: 44880 ISBN: 978-1-937362-08-9 Pages: Boxed kit Price: $250.00 Member Price: $187.50 Link: https://fdlc.org/publications/44880

This excellent resource is drawn from the popular nationwide workshops offered by the Federation of Diocesan Liturgical Commissions [FDLC] and the Secretariat for the Bishops’ Committee on Divine Worship [BCDW]. It is designed for diocesan offices, clergy and lay formation programs, seminaries, and liturgy courses. The boxed kit will include PowerPoint slides, a presenter’s script, handouts, and a single copy of each FDLC resource mentioned above -- The Gift of Love, Presiding at the Wedding Liturgy, and This Sacred Bond. This will be an invaluable resource for years to come.

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Check out other FDLC Publications at https://fdlc.org/publications.

Free FDLC Resources at https://fdlc.org/free-liturgical-resources.

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♦ Liturgy Training Publications [LTP] Resources ♦ Liturgy Training Publications [LTP] jobs the Liturgical Press ritual editions on page 2

Leisa Anslinger, Jennifer Kerr Breedlove, Charles A. Bobertz, Mary A. Ehle, Christopher J. Ferraro, Mary G. Fox, Corinna Laughlin, Biagio Mazza

United in Christ: Preparing the Liturgy of the Word at Catholic Weddings. Chicago: Liturgy Training Publications, 2016.

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the-liturgy-of-the-word-at-catholic-weddings.aspx eBook from Amazon Kindle, Google Play, and Apple iBooks; Price: $2.50. 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. This 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

Sandra Dooley. A Guide to Catholic Weddings: Q&A for Couples. Chicago:

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Engagement is a joyful time in the life of a couple. As they begin this exciting journey together and prepare to get married in the Catholic Church, they will have many questions. This booklet will help couples get started.

A Guide to Catholic Weddings: Q&A for Couples provides the answers to common questions engaged couples have about the Catholic Church and the wedding ceremony. It is the perfect resource to use together and will help answer questions related to:

• Where and when a wedding can be scheduled • Responsibilities for wedding preparations • Church rules and requirements • How to prepare the ceremony • Scripture and Holy Communion • Involvement of family, friends, and the wedding party • Cultural customs and traditions • Music, flowers, photography, and dress

Richard B. Hilgartner and Daniel J. Merz. Guide for Celebrating ® Matrimony. Chicago: Liturgy

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eBook from Amazon Kindle, Google Play, and Apple iBooks; Price: $6.95. This practical resource explores the revised translation of The Order of Celebrating Matrimony, providing parish staff with a collaborative approach for preparing wedding liturgies that engage couples, family and friends, and the whole parish community. Guide for Celebrating® Matrimony walks through each part the revised ritual noting best practices and appropriate adaptations while providing pastoral guidance for forming and catechizing couples; ideas for leading wedding workshops, handling difficult situations, and developing parish guidelines; as well as offering suggestions for parish evangelization and hospitality. As part of the Preparing Parish Worship™ series, this book includes:

• Theological reflections on the Sacrament of Matrimony • Historical overview of the development of Marriage rituals • Answers to frequently asked questions • A glossary and suggestions for additional resources • Inspirational and instructive quotations from Scripture and Church documents • Ritually instructive photos

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♦ Commentaries & Pastoral Guides on the Ritual Text ♦ FDLC. This Sacred Bond: A Pastoral Companion to The Order of Celebrating

Matrimony. Washington: Federation of Diocesan Liturgical Commissions, 2016. Details on FDLC page 5 above.

FDLC. Presiding at the Wedding Liturgy: A Guide for Deacons. Washington:

Federation of Diocesan Liturgical Commissions, 2016. Details on FDLC page 4 above. Richard B. Hilgartner and Daniel J. Merz. Guide for Celebrating ® Matrimony.

Chicago: Liturgy Training Publications, 2016. Details on LTP page 7 above.

Paul Turner. One Love: A Pastoral Guide to The Order of Celebrating Matrimony. Collegeville: Liturgical Press, 2016.

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Paul Turner. Inseparable Love: A Commentary on The Order of Celebrating Matrimony in the Catholic Church. Collegeville: Liturgical Press, 2016.

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♦ Preparation Resources for the Couple ♦ FDLC. The Gift of Love: A Bride and Groom’s Guide to Preparing the Wedding

Liturgy. Washington: Federation of Diocesan Liturgical Commissions, 2016. Details on FDLC page 4 above. Sandra Dooley. A Guide to Catholic Weddings: Q&A for Couples. Chicago:

Liturgy Training Publications, 2016. Details on LTP pages 6-7 above.

Joseph M. Champlin and Peter A. Jarret, C.S.C. Together for Life: Revised with The Order of Celebrating

Matrimony – Celebrating and Living the Sacrament. Notre Dame: Ave Maria Press, 2016

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♦ Excerpts: Guidelines for the Sacrament of Marriage ♦ Diocese of Springfield in Illinois, July 1989

Note: Bishop Daniel Ryan issued these guidelines to assist not only parish priest and ministers but also the couple themselves. The following excerpts are still helpful guides for faithful preparation and good celebration. This document is found in the Pastoral Leadership Manual Vol. II (Liturgy and Initiation), Diocese of Springfield in Illinois. _____________________________________________________________

See also Sing to the Lord: Music in Divine Worship by the Committee on Divine Worship of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, approved in November 2007. See “The Rite of Marriage”, nos. 216-224. _____________________________________________________________

Page 1. The Church at Worship Congratulations on your engagement to be married! As you prepare for your wedding day, you will need to have information regarding the significance of marriage in the life of the Church, your choice of options with in the rite, suggestions for music, etc. . . . Catholic weddings are celebrations of the entire Church. In the sacramental celebration of marriage, CHURCH as “People of God” is manifested in several ways: 1) in the gathered assembly, the CHURCH as community of believers; 2) in the bride and groom, the domestic CHURCH; and 3) in the priest or deacon as presiding minister and official public representative of the local community. Your wedding ritual is above all, then, a worship service. It is a time for Christians to gather to praise God who has called you as man and woman to celebrate your marriage. When Christians gather for worship, as we do each Sunday, we are celebrating a common life. There are moments in the Church’s life celebrated with special emphasis which we call sacraments. Just as the moments of baptism, confirmation, and eucharist have special meaning within the Church’s life, so too does the celebration of marriage. Your marriage is a way of living out your faith. By choosing to solemnize your marriage within the Church’s life, you have chosen to situate your lives, and celebrate your love within the life of the larger community and its prayer. . . . Pages 3-4. Participants in Ministerial Roles Just as in the Sunday assembly, there are a variety of ministries that function in a wedding liturgy besides that of the assembly already mentioned. The priest…reader…Communion ministers…altar serves…ministers of hospitality…and musicians [are among ministers needed for this important celebration]. . . .

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Page 5. Times and Seasons Consult your parish priest well in advance regarding the preparation of the wedding liturgy itself so that he, or a member of the parish staff, can assist you in the planning. Saturday weddings should not conflict with the parish schedule or sacramental celebration of reconciliation or an evening Mass. . . . The Church discourages the celebration of marriage during the season of Lent and Advent. . . . Page 6. Customs and Religious Devotions Customs used at a wedding should be meaningful and should stress the sacredness of the Christian celebration. . . .The Guest Book and Reception Line should be reserved for the wedding reception, not the church. These do not belong to the marriage rite. . . . Remember that “more is not better”. Put your energies into planning the essentials of the Rite of Marriage. With regard to customs, a few simple reflective questions regarding “extras” might help:

• Does it add meaning that is not already in the liturgy? • Does it reflect a Christian understanding of marriage? • Does it reflect your personal faith and values, or is it simply something you saw

done at a friend’s wedding? • Does it encourage the participation of those who will gather to celebrate your

marriage, or does it make them merely spectators? • In summary, will it highlight rather than obscure the basic elements of the

wedding liturgy? . . . Page 10-11. Entrance Procession. . . .The entrance procession at the wedding should be modeled on the entrance procession at Sunday Mass, extended but somewhat similar. . . . Page 16. The Role of Music in Catholic Worship The primary purpose of music in your wedding liturgy is to better enable people to pray. Assembly singing, therefore, is to be preferred, even though a vocal or choral solo at appropriate times is not excluded. . . . Page 18. Music Ministers for the Wedding Music ministry is an integral service role in Catholic worship. Liturgical musicians are ministers, not performers, of music, leading the gathered assembly in sung prayer. . . . Page 19. Music Proper to Christian Marriage The diocesan norm regarding wedding music is that it be suitable for sacramental and liturgical celebration. Popular love songs from recordings, stage and screen may be meaningful to you personally as a couple. However, such music belongs appropriately at your reception, not in the wedding liturgy. Sacred music, with texts that express a Christian dimension and are liturgically appropriate, is the only music suitable for your Christian marriage. . . .

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Music for the liturgy is chosen to help people pray. It needs to express not only the faith of the couple, but also the common faith of the whole Church. The same criteria should be used to govern music sung or played before the wedding. Instrumental Music for Processional and Recessional There is an extensive repertoire of good music for wedding processions. Today, the trumpet tunes and voluntaries of Jeremiah Clarke, Henry Purcell, David Clark, George P. Telemann, and others have much more appeal than the traditional compositions by Wagner and Mendelssohn. While perhaps having some artistic value, the origins of Wagner’s Lohengrin (accompanying an illegal and illicit ceremony) and Mendelssohn’s music for Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream (accompanying a farcical wedding) do not demonstrate Christian values. Whether instrumental or sung, they should be avoided. With more and more couples choosing a fuller procession of ministers and family, “Here Comes the Bride” by title alone, is even less appropriate. . . . Page 23. In selecting the kind of music to be used, the ability of those who are to sing the music must be taken into account. No kind of sacred music is prohibited from liturgical actions by the Church as long as it corresponds to the spirit of the liturgical celebration itself and the nature of its individual parts and does not hinder the flow of the liturgy. One cannot find anything more religious or joyful in liturgical celebrations than an entire assembly expressing its faith and devotion in song. If you are unfamiliar with much of the repertoire, allow your musicians to suggest some options from which you might choose. . . .