Catholic Marriage Order And Meanings

Question 1

What is the order of Catholic Marriages?

Answer 1

Homily and Readings 
Questions
Vows
Acceptance and Consent
Rings and Blessing
Signing of the Register

Question 2

Homily and Readings

Answer 2

Reading takes place after the welcome. Reminds us of the importance and sacredness of marriage.

Question 3

Vows

Answer 3

This is where the sacrament takes place. Vows are said between the partners. Saying:

To have and to hold,
From this day forward,
For better, for worse,
In sickness and in health,
To love and to cherish,
Til death do us part.

Question 4

Acceptance and Consent

Answer 4

The priest accepts the consent of the couple.

Question 5

Rings and Blessing

Answer 5

Rings are blessed and the marriage ceremony ends with the blessing by the priest.

Question 6

Signing of the Register

Answer 6

Legal requirement - for this reason it is not conducted at the altar