Confirmation Preparation

The Celebration of a Marriage Liturgy

(an additional, optional element)

Marriage in the church is celebrated when the couple wishes to begin their married life with the sacramental blessing of the Church. The candidate would be involved in meeting with Fr. Jack and the couple as they plan and prepare for the celebration of their marriage liturgy. The candidate might involve themselves in the experience in a number of ways:

Helping with preparations
Acolyte
Lector
Greeter
arrange other possibilities that are mutually agreeable

After their involvement in the sacramental experience the candidate is asked to reflect on it and record their reflection in any medium the candidate chooses, such as:

Writing or journaling
Music
Poetry
Art

This reflection is then shared at a group meeting with sponsors, other candidates, Fr. Jack and Peg.

What will I be doing?

You will:

1) have an initial meeting with Father,
2) accompany Fr. Jack as he meets with the couple to prepare for their marriage liturgy,
3) attend and be involved in the marriage liturgy
4) spend some time in personal reflection around what you have experienced,
5) record the process of your reflection through some medium comfortable to you,
6) attend a group reflection meeting with sponsor, other candidates, Fr. Jack and Peg to share your reflections.