New Order of Celebrating Matrimony
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The revised (2nd) edition of the Order of Celebrating Matrimony (OCM) has been published. This ritual text must be used as of December 30, 2016, the Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph. From that day forward, no other English edition of the Order of Celebrating Matrimony may be used in the dioceses of the United States.
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Diocese of Davenport: Documents
- Policy: Implementing the Order of Celebrating Matrimony (revised 11/1/16)
- Dispensation - Permission Request Form II (fillable PDF)
- Dispensation - Permission Request Form II (MS Word)
- Resource: "Becoming One: Preparing the Wedding Liturgy" (PDF)
- Resource: "Becoming One: Preparing the Wedding Liturgy" (MS Word)
- Music Selection Worksheet (fillable PDF)
- Music Selection Worksheet (MS Word)
- Preparation Form: Matrimony within Mass (fillable PDF)
- Preparation Form: Matrimony within Mass (MS Word)
- Preparation Form: Matrimony without Mass (fillable PDF)
- Preparation Form: Matrimony without Mass (MS Word)
- Preparation Form: Marriage between a Catholic & a Non-Christian (fillable PDF)
- Preparation Form: Marriage between a Catholic & a Non-Christian (MS Word)
- Table Prayer at the Reception: Using the "Unity Candle" (Archdiocese of Newark)
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Links to Church Documents / Web Resources
Church Documents
Amoris Laetitia (Vatican website)
Article
The Revised Marriage Rite: An Overview of Changes to the Liturgy (Paul Turner)
Websites
Diocese of Davenport: Marriage Preparation
Diocese of Davenport: Tribunal Forms
For Your Marriage
-an initiative of the USCCB; resources for marriage preparation and all the stages of marriage
-Readings for Marriage Liturgy
USCCB: Marriage and Family Site
-resources on marriage, natural family planning, and Amoris Laetitia
Catholic Wedding Help
-sponsored by Our Sunday Visitor; resources for helping to prepare the wedding
Together for Life
-sponsored by Ave Maria Press; resources for preparing the wedding as well as for marriage preparation and enrichment -
Resources from the Federation of Diocesan Liturgical Commissions
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Resources from Liturgical Press
Ritual Texts
English
Spanish (Español; 2010)
Bilingual (Bilingüe)
Consent Cards: English w. Pocket / Bilingual with Pocket
Consent Cards (Bulk): English / Spanish
Other Resources
One Love: A Pastoral Guide to the Order of Celebrating Matrimony (Paul Turner)
Inseparable Love: A Commentary on The Order of Celebrating Matrimony on the Catholic Church (Paul Turner)
Marriage in Christ (3rd edition) - liturgical participation aid
Marriage in Christ/Matrimonio en Cristo (bilingual edition / edición bilingüe) - liturgical participation aid / guía para la participación litúrgica
Celebrate, Remember / Celebrar, Recordar: Bilingual Music for Weddings and Funerals / Musica Bilingüe para Bodas y Funerales (also available in CD) -
Resources from Liturgy Training Publications
A Guide for Celebrating Matrimony (practical resource for presiders)
United in Christ: Preparing the Liturgy of the Word at Catholic Weddings (to help couples select texts for the wedding)
Unidos en Cristo -
Other Publishers
USCCB: Ritual Texts
English
Spanish (Español; 2010)
Magnificat: Ritual Texts
English
Spanish (Español; 2010)
Catholic Book Publishing Co.: Ritual Texts
English
Ave Maria Press
Together for Life (Juntos Para Toda La Vida)
Ritual Binder & Cards (OCM)