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The Revised Rite of Marriage: Exploring the Theology of Marriage and the Changes to the Rite

February 4, 2017Diocese of Charlotte – SESSION 3

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Section 3: Evangelization

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Liturgy, Culture, and Evangelizaton

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Defining Evangelization

To bring the Good News of Jesus into every human situation

and seeking to convert individuals and society by the divine power of the Gospel itself.

--Rephrased from Evangelii Nuntiandiby the US Bishops in

Go and Make Disciples, 10

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[The Church] exists in order to evangelize…

to preach and teach, to be the channel of

the gift of grace,to reconcile sinners

with God, andto perpetuate

Christ’s sacrifice in the Mass.

--Evangelii Nuntiandi, 14




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Therefore, all sons and daughters of the Church

should have a lively awareness of their responsibility to the world…

they should spend their forces in the work of evangelization.

--Ad Gentes 35, 366


The Church is missionary by nature and

her principal task is evangelization,

which aims to proclaim and to witness

to Christ and to promote his Gospel of peace and love

in every environment and culture.--Address at Congress of Military Ordinariates

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Defining the “New” Evangelization

The New Evangelization focuses specifically on those communities that have Catholic roots but have

‘lost a living sense of faith, or even no longer consider themselves members of the Church’

--Redemptoris Missio, 33

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Encounter with Christ

I invite all Christians, everywhere, at this very moment,

to a renewed personal encounter with Jesus Christ,

or at least an openness to letting him encounter them;

I ask all of you to do this unfailingly each day.

No one should think that this invitation is not meant for him or her, since

“no one is excluded from the joy brought by the Lord.” --Evangelii gaudium, 3




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Encounter with Christ

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Rite-Based Approach

“In their preparation for marriage, the couple should be encouraged to makethe liturgical celebration a profound personal experienceand to appreciate the meaning of each of its signs.

In the case of two baptized persons, the commitment expressedby the words of consent and the bodily union that consummates the marriage can only be seen as signs of the covenantal love and union between the incarnate Son of God andhis Church.” --Amoris laetitia, 213

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Rite-Based Approach

Lex Orandi, Lex Credendi, Lex Vivendi

What the Church prays,is what the Church believes,and is how the Church lives.

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Rite-Based Approach

The active participation and practice of the liturgy, prayers, devotions, and popular piety of the Church provide a powerful witness to the faith.

Participation in Mass should be encouraged, as the Eucharist is the heart of the Church’s life.

By participating in Mass, learning common prayers, and practicing devotions, a person appropriates the teachings of the faith.

--Disciples Called to Witness, p. 12




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The Theology of Matrimony

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Discussion

After reflecting on the theology of Marriage as presented in the rite, in what ways can you teach from the rite itself?

How does the Entrance Procession as envisioned by the rite, teach couples and those present about Marriage? About faith?

What symbols/signs of unity are already present in the rite?

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Evangelization Opportunities

[The Church] exists in order to evangelize…

--Evangelii Nuntiandi, 14

CouplesCouples

AssemblyAssembly

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Rite-Based ApproachSetting the Tone

• Revised Marriage rite –time for revaluation of parish practices (catechesis and liturgy)

• Liturgical implementation affects understanding, participation, and sets a precedence (parish / universal)

• Venue model vs. evangelizing model• Establish common ground• Set informative and “warm” policies




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Rite-Based ApproachFor Couples

Preparing Couples = Ministry of Evangelization

Blessing of Engaged Couples

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Wedding Workshops (rite-based approach)

Meetings with Couples

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Personal Faith-Stories / Mass Experiences

Examples of Good Liturgy

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Integrating Scripture and Prayer Texts in Meetings

Providing Reflection Time




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Wedding Rehearsals

Presence of Parish Staff / Wedding Ministers

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Rite-Based ApproachFor the Assembly

The marriage liturgy is a unique event, which is both a family and a community celebration. . . .

Frequently, the celebrant speaks to a congregation that includes people who seldom participate in

the life of the Church, or who are members of other Christian

denominations or religious communities. The occasion thus provides a valuable opportunity

to proclaim the Gospel of Christ. --Amoris laetitia, 216

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Whole Parish / Public Sacrament

Wedding Rehearsals (catechetical opportunity)

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Presence of Parish Staff / Initiation Ministers

Hospitality (couple / parish)




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Attention to the Ritual

Music that Engages

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Homilies that Speak to those Gathered

Worship Aids

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Parish Information

Reach the Lapsed Catholic and the Inquirer

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The friendliness of those who greet people at the church door,

the welcome and joy of the congregation,

the clarity of the proclamation of the Word,

the sensitivity of presiding style, the beauty and relevance of the music, the style and challenge of the homily.

--Stephen Bevans, Liturgical Companion to the Documents of the Second Vatican Council (Ad gentes)




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A Rite-Based ApproachFor the Assembly

Liturgy not only continues to evangelize regular members of a particular congregation.

It can also be an occasion of invitation and conversion for a casual or an inquiring visitor.

--Stephen Bevans, Liturgical Companion to the Documents of the Second Vatican Council (Ad gentes)

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Rite-Based ApproachMission

Led by the love of Christ, pastors are to welcome engaged couples and, above all, to foster and nourish their faith:

for the Sacrament of Matrimony presupposes and demands faith.

--OCM, 16

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Resources

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Resources




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Resources

Title:Presiding at the Wedding Liturgy: A Guide for Deacons

Publisher: FDLC

Best to just do a Google search: FDLC wedding deacon

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Questions?Evangelization

CatechesisGeneral Questions

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