The Order of Celebrating Matrimony Information Sessions
Who are these sessions for?
We invite Permanent Deacons, Lay Parish Ministers, Parish Musicians, and all others who assist couples in preparation for the Sacrament of Holy Matrimony.
What are these sessions about?
The Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops has recently published The Order of Celebrating Matrimony.This translation of the Second Edition of the Latin Ordo celebradi Matrimonium of 1991 is the sole English-language translation and version hereby permitted for use in the Dioceses of Canada immediately upon publication. Its use is mandatory beginning September 8, 2017.
These sessions will provide information on the changes made to the ritual book, as well as other information that is pertinent to the preparation of couples for the Sacrament of Matrimony.
Details and Locations:
Facilitator: Christina Ronzio, Director - Liturgy Office
These information sessions will be held on the following dates:
Wednesday, June 14, 2017
St. Joseph Parish, Fergus
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Thursday, June 15, 2017
St. Anthony Daniel Parish, Kitchener
1:30 pm. - 3:30 p.m.
Tuesday, June 20, 2017
St. Andrew Parish, Oakville
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Thursday, June 22, 2017
St. John the Baptist Parish, Burlington
1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Saturday, June 24, 2017 **specifically for musicians**
St. Thomas the Apostle Parish, Waterdown
9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Please follow the link to our Eventbrite registration page:
Eventbrite Registration
If there is any issues in registration, please contact the Liturgy Office.