Beginning in 2016, a new English translation, called the Order of Celebrating Matrimony, is being introduced in the Catholic church in the English speaking world, to replace the 1969 Rite of Marriage. The word 'order' here means a 'collection of rites', which is appropriate because these texts contain several rites
that apply in different circumstances.
Rollout schedule:
Here are the dates of introduction of the new Order of Celebrating Matrimony in different countries:
Changes:
Following is a summary of important changes in this new version, from the point of view of liturgy preparation.
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Rollout schedule:
Here are the dates of introduction of the new Order of Celebrating Matrimony in different countries:
- Australia: 14 February 2016
- England and Wales: 27 March 2016
- United States: 30 December 2016
- India: TBD
Changes:
Following is a summary of important changes in this new version, from the point of view of liturgy preparation.
- The new version makes it clear that the penitential rite is omitted
- It states that the Gloria must be included, in accordance with the new Third Edition of the Roman Missal
- Following the consent, The priest says 'Let us bless the Lord' and the whole assembly is invited to respond with ‘Thanks be to God’. Another suitable acclamation may be said or sung in this place which allows the gathered assembly to express joy in the joining of the couple.
- The Order specifies that the marriage records are not to be signed on the altar, because the altar is reserved for the liturgy of the eucharist.
- Two sample introductory addresses are provided
- Two sample sets of prayers of the faithful are provided
- There are small modifications to the text of the consent, and other texts
- The new version requires that at least one of the readings explicitly refers to marriage. It also specifies that the first reading for the Easter season must be from the Book of Revelation.
- The Order for Celebrating Matrimony provides for one of the readings to be taken from the list of readings for Nuptial Masses even if the Nuptial Mass is not being celebrated (eg. weddings celebrated in regular Sunday masses). (OCM 34)
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