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READINGS TO BE USED IS MATRIMONY
The readings at a Catholic wedding liturgy are a proclamation of God’s Word and of the Church’s faith about marriage. For this reason, they are limited to readings from the scriptures (the Bible). There are nine options for the first reading from the Old Testament, thirteen options for the second reading from the New Testament, and ten choices for the Gospel. You choose one from each of these categories.
You may find it helpful to reflect prayerfully on each reading and to choose those that speak to your hopes and dreams for your Christian marriage. The links below include the reading options in their entirety, as well as commentary to provide some context and highlight key themes in each reading.
OLD TESTAMENT READINGS
RESPONSORIAL PSALMS
NEW TESTAMENT READINGS
GOSPEL READINGS
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MATRIMONY
The Sacrament of MatrimonyThe matrimonial covenant, by which a man and a woman establish between themselves a partnership of the whole of life, is by its nature ordered toward the good of the spouses and the procreation and education of offspring; this covenant between baptized persons has been raised by Christ the Lord to the dignity of a sacrament.Catechism of the Catholic Church 1601
Marriage PreparationMarriage is a sacred event, a sacrament. The ritual celebrated before the community is only the beginning of the event, not the final step. The couple continues the "sacramenting" process as they live their convenantal relationship and life together. To enter the preparatory period toward the celebration of this sacrament, education and formation are required. In order to initiate the process please contact 775-323-6894, ext. 511. A minimum of 6 months of preparation is required prior to the celebration.
AnnulmentsA declaration of nullity does not mean that your marriage never happened, nor that your children are illegitimate. It means that the conditions for a sacramental marriage were not met. If your life has been touched by divorce and you wish to seek an annulment, remember there is always a way in which you can be helped by the Church.