TOGETHER FOR LIFE
Authors: Champlin, Joseph M., Jarret C S C, Peter A. 119 pages. Paperback.
With over ten million copies sold, Together for Life has been meeting the needs of Catholic parish ministers and engaged couples for over forty years. Based on three years of market research, this new edition retains the long-trusted format and incorporates customer-requested updates, including rich catechetical material. This edition also features the new liturgical texts for weddings required by the Roman Missal, Third Edition. The previous regular and special editions have been combined into a single booklet and all approved liturgical texts needed for planning weddings During Mass, Outside Mass, or Between a Catholic and an Unbaptized Person now appear in one volume.
Highlights of this new edition:
Includes approved texts for celebrating the Rite of Marriage and new prayers from the Roman Missal, Third Edition
New scripture commentaries by married Catholic leaders
Provides new catechetical commentaries by Fr. Peter Jarret, C.S.C., to help couples deepen their understanding of the sacrament of matrimony Offers hints for incorporating ethnic and cultural devotions and practices
Sample intercessions updated to reflect current liturgical norms
Previous regular and special editions now combined in single volume
How-to guides throughout book to help parish ministers
New FAQ section about the celebration of Catholic weddings
Information on having a civil marriage blessed or validated by the Church
Tips for strengthening marriage
Updated selection form for wedding readings and prayers
Now supported by a new Together for Life Online website (togetherforlifeonline.com), which contains the online selection form and helps couples continue the Together for Life experience through engagement, their first years of marriage, and beyond
With over ten million copies sold, Together for Life has been meeting the needs of Catholic parish ministers and engaged couples for over forty years. Based on three years of market research, this new edition retains the long-trusted format and incorporates customer-requested updates, including rich catechetical material. This edition also features the new liturgical texts for weddings required by the Roman Missal, Third Edition. The previous regular and special editions have been combined into a single booklet and all approved liturgical texts needed for planning weddings During Mass, Outside Mass, or Between a Catholic and an Unbaptized Person now appear in one volume.
Highlights of this new edition:
Includes approved texts for celebrating the Rite of Marriage and new prayers from the Roman Missal, Third Edition
New scripture commentaries by married Catholic leaders
Provides new catechetical commentaries by Fr. Peter Jarret, C.S.C., to help couples deepen their understanding of the sacrament of matrimony Offers hints for incorporating ethnic and cultural devotions and practices
Sample intercessions updated to reflect current liturgical norms
Previous regular and special editions now combined in single volume
How-to guides throughout book to help parish ministers
New FAQ section about the celebration of Catholic weddings
Information on having a civil marriage blessed or validated by the Church
Tips for strengthening marriage
Updated selection form for wedding readings and prayers
Now supported by a new Together for Life Online website (togetherforlifeonline.com), which contains the online selection form and helps couples continue the Together for Life experience through engagement, their first years of marriage, and beyond
