Page 421 - Special Occasion Prayers

Knanaya Betrothal 421

CEL: (To the bride) ….. (Name) do you promise to accept
(Name) as your husband according to the law of Christ and ac-
cording to the custom of the holy Church?

Bride: Yes, I promise.

BLESSING OF RING (IF ANY)

CEL: O Lord, Our God, bless + this ring, which this couple ex-
change as a symbol of their mutual promise for a married life in
love and fidelity. In the name of the Father and of the Son (+),
and of the Holy Spirit.

CON: Amen.

(Exchange of ring)

CEL: God who is faithful in his promise, your parents and who
are present here are witnesses to this wedding promise. May God
bless + you to fulfill the promise you have made.

ALL: Amen.

CEL: (To the uncles) As a symbol of this marriage promise,
hold your right hands mutually.

(While they do so, the celebrant blesses them).

CEL: God who makes contract with his people, who keeps his
covenant, and who helps to keep it, please confirm the promise
that your servants have made here. Bless ….. and ….. (names of
bridegroom and bride), their families, and relatives to keep up
the promise that they made in your presence. May your love and
providence be with them and who are present here. In the name
of the Father (+) and of the Son (the celebrant blesses the cou-
ple and sprinkles holy water over them) and of the Holy Spirit
forever.

ALL: Amen.