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This means that some elements in this liturgy may be omitted or shortened.  \nThe Introductory Rites  \nThe Introductory Rites help the people come together as one community of prayer.  \nEntrance Procession all stand  \nThe bridal party enter in procession. Introduction  \nThe minister welcomes everyone to the celebration and invites all present topray for and support the couple.  \nThe Collect  \nAfter the Introduction the minister, says: Let us pray.  \nAnd all pray in silence with the minister for a while. Then the minister says the Collect prayer, at the end of which the people acclaim:  \nAmen.  \nThe Liturgy of the Word  \nAll listen to one or more readings from Sacred Scripture which express the Church’s understanding of marriage.  \nFirst Reading all sit  \nTo indicate the end of the reading, the reader acclaims: The word of the Lord.  \nThanks be to God.  \nPsalm  \nAfter the First Reading the psalmist or cantor sings or says the Psalm, with the people making the response.  \nSecond Reading  \nThere may also be a second reading. It concludes with the same response as above.  \nGospel all stand  \nThe assembly stands to sing the Gospel Acclamation to welcome the Gospel. They remain standing in honour of the Gospel reading, the high point of the Liturgy of the Word.  \nThe Lord be with you.  \nAnd with your spirit.  \nA reading from the holy Gospel according to N.  \nGlory to you, O Lord.  \nAt the end of the Gospel, the Deacon, or the Priest, acclaims:  \nThe Gospel of the Lord.  \nPraise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.  \nThe Homily all sit  \nAt the end of the Homily it is appropriate for there to be a brief silence for recollection.  \nThe Celebration of Marriage  \nGod disposed man and woman for each other so that they might be ‘no longer two but one’. In this way they are to live in love, be fruitful, and this way become a sign of God himself, who is nothing but overflowing love.  \nIntroduction all stand  \nThe Questions before the Consent  \nThe minister asks the couple about their freedom of choice, fidelity to each other, and the acceptance and upbringing of children.  \nThe Civil Declaration of Freedom The couple declare their freedom to marry.  \nThe Consent  \nThe couple give their consent to one another, pledging to love and cherish their spouse for ever.  \nThe Reception of the Consent The minister prays for the couple. He then invites those present to praise God.  \nLet us bless the Lord.  \nThanks be to God.  \nThe Blessing and Giving of Rings The couple exchange rings as a sign of their marriage.  \nHymn  \nA hymn may be sung.  \nThe Prayer of the Faithful  \nAfter each intention there is a pause while the faithful pray. Lord, in your mercy.  \nHear our prayer.  \nThe minister concludes the Prayer with a collect.  \nThe Lord’s Prayer  \nGod the Father wills that his children be of one heart in charity;  \nlet those who are Christian call upon him in the prayer of God’s family,  \nwhich our Lord Jesus Christ has taught us:  \nOur Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name;  \nthy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.  \nGive us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses,  \nas we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.  \nThe Nuptial Blessing  \nThe minister prays for and blesses the couple so that they may grow in love and fidelity. The prayer may be omitted. At the end of the long prayer the people acclaim:  \nAmen.  \nThe Concluding Rites  \nThefinal blessing brings the liturgy to a conclusion. Itsends people out to continue the celebration.  \nBlessing  \nMay almighty God bless all of you,  \nwho are gathered here, the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit.  \nAmen.  \nThe blessing may be followed by a final hymn.  \nSigning of the Register The couple, witnesses and minister sign the Register.  \nProcession  \nECxoce","cbCaieZ7Jqg7ZDqs","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaieZ7Jqg7ZDqs","pdf",62482,8,"English","# The Order of Celebrating Matrimony without Mass\n## Introductory Rites\n## The Liturgy of the Word\n## The Celebration of Marriage\n## Concluding Rites","[{\"question\":\"When may this liturgy be used, and what is the significance of the unbaptised partner?\",\"answer\":\"It is used when a Catholic marries someone who is unbaptised. 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