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United in Christ: Preparing the Liturgy of the Word at Catholic Weddings

Leisa Anslinger | Jennifer Kerr Breedlove | Charles A. Bobertz Mary A. Ehle | Christopher J. Ferraro | Mary G. Fox Corinna Laughlin | Biagio Mazza

Preparing for a wedding can be a difficult and often stress-filled process. Engaged couples are frequently short on time and more often than not it is the preparation of the wedding liturgy itself that is left to the last minute. Parish staffs want to provide engaged couples with support, guidance, and a focused, user-friendly resource that walks the couple through each decision and provides suggestions for creating a cohesive and unified Liturgy of the Word.

United in Christ is this resource.

Designed as a formational tool for engaged couples, United in Christ guides couples through each of the readings from The Order of Celebrating Matrimony, providing brief Scripture commentary from married Catholic scholars and liturgical ministers. Along with the full text of each reading, this resource also offers insight into why a couple may choose a particular reading.

In addition, United in Christ offers:4 Guidance for writing the Prayer of the Faithful, along

with sample texts

4 The full texts of the consent, blessing and giving of rings, and Nuptial Blessing

4 Selection form to turn in to the pastor, deacon, or liturgist

Give United in Christ to engaged couples:

4 At initial meetings with the pastor or deacon

4 At liturgy preparation sessions with the liturgist or director of music

4 At wedding workshops

4 In wedding information packets

4 On engagement retreats

For those preparing for marriage:

Prayerbook for Engaged Couples, Third EditionAustin Fleming

Paperback, 6 x 9, 96 pages | 978-1-61671-040-8 | Order code: PWED31–4 copies: $12 each | 5–24 copies: $10 each | 25 or more: $9 each

Saddle stitched, 53⁄8 x 83⁄8, 96 pages | 978-1-61671-239-6Order code: UIC

Bulk pricing available!1–9 copies: $3 each | 10–74 copies: $2.25 each75 or more: $1.50 each

E-book: Google Play, Amazon Kindle, and Apple iBook $2.50

Why You Might Select this Reading 4

Other Readings to Consider 4

with NEW resources from LTP!

Available June

A Guide to Catholic Weddings: Q&A for CouplesSandra Dooley

Saddle stitched, 5½ x 8½, 80 pages | 978-1-61671-238-9 | Order code: GCWSingle copy: $6.95 | 2–9 copies: $5.95 each | 10 or more: $4.95 eachE-book: Google Play, Amazon Kindle, and Apple iBook $5.95

A Guide to Catholic Weddings: Q&A for Couples provides the answers to common questions engaged couples have about the requirements, expectations, and joys of getting married in the Catholic Church.

Answers are provided for questions regarding:

4 Where and when a wedding can be scheduled

4 Responsibilities for wedding preparations

4 Church rules and requirements

4 How to prepare the ceremony

4 Scripture and Holy Communion

4 Involvement of family, friends, and the wedding party

4 Cultural customs and traditions

4 Music, flowers, photography, and dress

Parish staffs will also find this resource helpful as it provides the pastoral language necessary to respond to couples when they approach staff members with specific questions and needs. This resource is essential for creating a welcoming environment where couples and pastoral staff members can dialogue freely and respectfully.

Guide for Celebrating™ MatrimonyRichard B. Hilgartner, Daniel J. Merz

Paperback, 6 x 9, 112 pages | 978-1-61671-237-2 | Order code: EGCM1–2 copies: $8.95 each | 3 or more: $7.95 eachE-book: Google Play, Amazon Kindle, and Apple iBook $6.95

Combining a theological and historical overview with practical advice, this step-by-step guide to preparing vibrant and life-giving liturgies is an essential resource for everyone involved in preparing wedding liturgies, especially priests, deacons, liturgists, music directors, and wedding coordinators.

This resource includes:

4 An overview of the revised ritual

4 A positive and collaborative approach

4 Guidance for preparing the wedding liturgy with couples

4 Ideas for cultural adaptations

4 Opportunities for evangelization

4 Recommendations for establishing parish guidelines

4 Suggestions for parish wedding workshops

4 Responses for difficult circumstances

4 Quotations from Church documents

4 Answers to frequently asked questions

4 A glossary of terms

Understanding the Sacraments of Vocation: A Rite-Based ApproachRandy Stice

Paperback, 6 x 9, 160 pages | 978-1-61671-192-4 | Order code: USV $19.95E-book: Google Play, Amazon Kindle, and Apple iBook $15.95

Understanding the Sacraments of Vocation examines the Old Testament foundations, liturgical history, and sacramental theology of the rites of Holy Orders and Matrimony, exploring the way in which the sacraments of vocation affect and influence one’s daily Christian life.

“What do the sacraments have to do with faith? With Jesus? With my life? Anyone who celebrates the sacraments—and anyone who is charged with preaching or teaching about the sacraments—must have clear and compelling answers to these questions today. Fr. Stice gives us essential answers and insights . . . informed by the wisdom of the Church over the centuries.”

—Christopher Carstens, Director, Office for Sacred Worship Diocese of La Crosse, Wisconsin

The Mystery of Marriage: A Theology of the Body and the SacramentDr. Perry J. Cahall

Hardcover, 6 x 9, 512 pages | 978-1-59525-040-7 | Order code: HMM $45

This remarkable study offers a comprehensive explanation of the Catholic Church’s teaching on the Sacrament of Matrimony. Incorporating rich insights from St. John Paul II’s Theology of the Body, Dr. Cahall presents a theology of Marriage that incorporates the biblical, systematic, pastoral, and historical traditions that have shaped our understanding of this sacrament.

“At first glance I thought Professor Cahall’s book would simply offer a theology of Marriage in light of Saint John Paul II’s Theology of the Body. Had it only done this—and it does this beautifully—the book would be a major contribution. But this marvelous feast of a book also offers . . . a detailed history of the development of the theology of Marriage from the Old Testament through the twentieth century, . . . a full-fledged and persuasive sexual ethics, . . . and one of the best presentations I have ever seen of the unique Marriage of Mary and Joseph. . . . This book should be a wedding gift to each Catholic couple.”

—Matthew Levering, phd, The James N. and Mary D. Perry Jr. Chair of Theology, University of St. Mary of the Lake

A Marriage in the Lord, 6th Edition: Catholic Marriage PreparationFamily Ministries of the Archdiocese of Chicago

English: Saddle stitched, 8 ½ x 11, 92 pages | 0-940679-01-9 Order code: EML6 $6

Spanish: Saddle stitched, 8 ¼ x 10 ½, 92 pages | Order code: SELMORR1–9 copies: $7 each | 10–49 copies: $6.75 each | 50–99 copies: $6.50 each 100 or more: $6.25 each

Newly revised to reflect the needs of engaged couples today, this full-color workbook is designed for Pre-Cana programs to help the engaged reflect on their relationship, and explore ways to strengthen their bond.

Preparing the Wedding Homily: A Guide for Preachers and CouplesPaul Turner • Resource Publications

Paperback, 5 1⁄2 x 8 1⁄2, 80 pages | 978-0-89390-569-9 | Order code: PWH $11.95

Father Turner outlines a helpful and flexible process for involving the couple in the preparation of the wedding homily.

The Revised Rite of Marriage: Exploring the Theology of Marriage and the Changes to the RitePresented by Danielle A. Noe

May 12, 2016: 1:00 pm et August 11, 2016: 1:00 pm et

Order code: VWROCM $10

Register for this Virtual Workshop to delve into the rich theology of Marriage and explore changes to the revised rite: The Order of Celebrating Matrimony.

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4 Revised title: The Order of Celebrating Matrimony

4 Revised translation

4 Addition of the Gloria

4 Enriched and expanded introduction and rubrics

4 Assembly acclamations

4 Cultural adaptations

4 Nuptial Blessings are now for both spouses, not just the wife

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