Description
Book SynopsisIn response to the 79th General Convention's resolution B012, Marriage Rites for the Whole: Liturgical Resources 2 includes the marriage rites newly authorized for trial use and essays of pastoral, liturgical, and theological significance to the topic.
This resource incorporates "The Witnessing and Blessing of a Marriage," "The Celebration and Blessing of a Marriage 2," "The Blessing of a Civil Marriage 2," and "An Order for Marriage 2" as authorized for trial use by the 79th General Convention.
Table of ContentsI. Introduction
II. Liturgical Resources
The Celebration and Blessing of a Marriage 2
The Witnessing and Blessing of a Marriage
The Blessing of a Civil Marriage 2
An Order for Marriage 2
Prefaces for Marriage
III. Essays: Christian Perspectives on Marriages and Family Life Today
Introduction: Christian Perspectives on Marriages and Family Life Today
Biblical and Theological Foundations for Relationships
Culture, Ethnicity, and Marriage
Householding
Singleness
Sexual Intimacy: A Complex Gift
Responses to the Essays
For Further Reading: Marriage, Family, and Sexuality
Clergy, Church, and State: A Continuing Debate
IV. Essays on Marriage
Introduction: Christian Perspectives on Marriages and Family Life Today
1. A Biblical and Theological Framework for Thinking about Marriage
2. Christian Marriage as Vocation
3. A History of Christian Marriage
4. Marriage as a Rite of Passage
5. The Marriage Canon: History and Critique
6. Agents of the State: A Question for Discernment
7. Changing Trends and Norms in Marriage
V. Dearly Beloved: A Toolkit for the Study of Marriage
Introduction
Format 1: Carry-On Conversations
Format 2: Forums
Format 3: Study Groups
VI. Pastoral Resources for Preparing Couples for Marriage
Pre-Marital Preparation: Introduction
Presenters
Session One: Getting to Know You and an Overview
Session Two: Learning from the Past, Part 1
Session Three: Learning from the Past, Part 2 Session Four: Looking to the Future Session Five: Liturgical Decisions and Wrap-up
Handouts
1. Declaration of Intention for Marriage (Canon I.18.4)
2. About Presenters—For the Couple
3. Information for Presenters
4. Model Congregational Guidelines
VII. Appendices
1. Marriage Canons
2. A Review of General Convention
