Catholic Order Of Service
Anyone in the process of doing their Order of Service???
I am from the UK, but will shortly be marrying my partner in Brazil. I am trying to translate the order of service for a catholic wedding ceremony from English to Brazilian Portugese. It has caused numerous arguements as what I considered a standard Catholic format (see below) - he says is different in Brazil. The church marrying us emailed us a copy of something which wasn`t really what I wanted. I want a more personalised version such as the standard English version which I can translate into both languages.
I have searched the internet, but can`t seem to find anything that gives the order in Portugese. Can any one help???
The standard Catholic Version (in English) is as follows :
INTRODUCTORY RITE
- Entrance Procession
- Welcome
- Penitential rite
- Gloria
- Opening Prayer
LITURGY OF THE WORD
- First reading
- Responsorial Psalm
- Second reading
- Acclamation
- Gospel reading
- Homily
THE MARRIAGE RITE
- Exchange of Vows
- Blessing and exchange of rings
- Prayers for the faithful
COMMUNION RITE
- The Lord`s Prayer
- Nuptial blessing
- Breadking of the bread
- Invitation to communion
- Holy Communion
- Prayer after communion
LITURGY OF THE EUCHARIST
- Preparation of the alter
- Eucharistic prayer
- Holy, holy
- Memorial acclamation
- Great Amen
CONCLUDING RITE
- Final blessing and dismissal
- Signing of the register
- Recessional
Posted by Tania; updated 06/27/04
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I am getting married in about 6 months and I am looking at this as well, but fo r your case, some of my closest friends are Brazilian, who were born and raised there. Let me ask them for you and I will post what I find as soon as possible. Please let me know if you have any questions.
Posted by Michelle; updated 06/29/04
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Thanks Michelle,
Anything you can find would be a great help - I will then translate/match them up with what I already have and hopefully end up with something both sides will be familiar with.
The other question is whether it is necessary for me to have been `confirmed` - I`ve heard that Roman Catholic churches in Brazil can be kinda strict... I`ve just had a nighmare renewing my baptism certificate as it can only be valid within 6 months prior to the wedding!!
If I too can be of any assistance - just let me know. X
Posted by Tania; updated 06/30/04