Christian Wedding Ceremony

Question 1

What is the introduction and declaration in the Christian wedding ceremony

Answer 1

The officiator announces the purpose of the occasion and gives a short sermon or speech

Question 2

What are the vows at a wedding

Answer 2

To have and to hold from this day forward better or for worse for richer or for poorer in sickness and in health. Till death do us part

Question 3

What is the warning in a wedding

Answer 3

A chance for anyone to object to the marriage
Warms the couple that they can’t break what god has put together

Question 4

Why does the priest bless the rings

Answer 4

To show the symbol of unending love

Question 5

What are pronouncements in a wedding

Answer 5

States the couple is now married
This is followed by the legal signing of documents making the marriage official

Question 6

Name two NI charities that deal with marriage

Answer 6

Accord NI
Relate NI

Question 7

What are grounds for a divorce

Answer 7

Adultery
Unreasonable behaviour
Desertion for 2 years
Separation for 5 years

Question 8

What do Protestant churches believe about divorce

Answer 8

It should be a last resort
Should be avoided at all costs

Question 9

What does the RCC say about divorce

Answer 9

It is wrong under any circumstances and a marriage can only be annulled
An annulment can only be granted by the pope