Need video or program examples of Catholic wedding mass

[benedictgal]

I agree. For my initial meeting for my wedding Mass not long ago, my priest noted that a unity candle was allowed. While I personally have no desire to use one (and I knew that this was more of a Protestant item and certainly took me by surprise), apparently this is allowed as a parish cultural matter on a case-by-case basis in my diocese.

“Well-intentioned” has nothing to with it. Thanks, however, for the clarification on behalf of the OP. Couples should check with their diocese for such matters.

However, the diocese cannot overrule what the CDWDS has already stated. The Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments is the Curial Congregation in charge of all liturgical matters, acting with authority of and in the name of the Holy Father. Thus, if the CDWDS says “no” on a matter, it should be taken at face value. It’s not up to the diocese, at this point, since the CDWDS has already issued a directive.

 

[Spencerian]

However, the diocese cannot overrule what the CDWDS has already stated. The Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments is the Curial Congregation in charge of all liturgical matters, acting with authority of and in the name of the Holy Father. Thus, if the CDWDS says “no” on a matter, it should be taken at face value. It’s not up to the diocese, at this point, since the CDWDS has already issued a directive.

I agree as well.

Not that this is particularly on-topic, but this puts the parishioner in the delicate position of “correcting the Church.” It can be done, so we should advise here a “do not” to couples on the use on unity candles and similar things not allowed by the CDW, even if their diocese/parish offers it. That way we don’t also encourage the OP or others to engage in a liturgical fight with their priest or diocese only for the sake of the letter of the law in the midst of their wedding plans. I think your important point has been cited quite clearly.