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A deacon takes a vow of celibacy when he gets ordained, so he can not marry after that. In Catholicism, a Marriage is "performed" by the two people getting married, they give the sacrament of marriage to each other. The priest or deacon is just the Church's witness, neither of them can perform a marriage, both of them can witness a marriage.
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Clergy, among a host of minor and major public officials, are allowed to perform marriages by law however the couple must have a civil marriage license. Without the civil marriage license the marriage is not valid.
We have ordained deacons in the United States who are married and who have never taken a vow of celibacy. If their wife should die they are not supposed to remarry. An ordained deacon would be authorized as clergy to perform marriages and baptisms under state laws and church laws.
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∙ 15y agoA "Permanent Deacon" can witness the Sacrament of marriage, may baptize solemnly, proclaim the gospel, Solemnly expose and give the Benediction at Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, may (with proper education and permission from the pastor of the parish) preach. A Deacon may bless (within the boundaries of the Rite he is performing). A deacon may assist at, but may not celebrate Mass, anoint (Rite of anointing of the sick, or extreme unction) or hear confession.
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∙ 13y agofrom the Catechism of the Catholic Church
1630 The priest (or deacon) who assists at the celebration of a marriage receives the consent of the spouses in the name of the Church and gives the blessing of the Church. The presence of the Church's minister (and also of the witnesses) visibly expresses the fact that marriage is an ecclesial reality.
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∙ 12y agoNo , only priests and higher( bishops, etc) may perform weddings.
Answer: Not totally sure about this. The celebrant/officiant at a wedding is essentially the primary witness. I do believe that an ordained Catholic Deacon can be the celebrant if the marriage is not a Mass, which it doesn't have to be. This, however, may differ between dioceses. Best to contact your diocese for the answer.
Yes, a deacon can celebrate a marriage ceremony but can not celebrate a matrimonial Mass.
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∙ 12y agoYes, deacons can perform marriage ceremonies with permission of the pastor. However, they could not say a wedding Mass. Only a priest can do that.
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∙ 13y agoYes Deacons and Priests may conduct marriages in the Catholic church.
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∙ 12y agoHe should be able to perform marriages if he is authorized by the state where he lives
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Can a Catholic deacon marry a couple in a civil ceremony?
Yes a catholic Deacon can marry a couple in a civil ceremony. The only rights the deacon does not posses is "Confessions" and "Holy Eucharist - i.e. Celebration of the mass."
Is a celebrant a Bishop priest or Deacon?
In the Catholic church, a celebrant is one who celebrates a sacrament. In a wedding, this would be the priest because he is the one authorized to perform the marriage.
Who presides at Roman Catholic weddings?
Roman Catholic AnswerAny clergy, with faculties: deacon, priest, or bishop with faculties (in other words permission to perform a wedding for these people in this place). Normally that would be the pastor of the parish you live in, or one of his assistants.
Who is the minster of the Sacraments of Matrimony?
The priest is the normal minister of Matrimony but a deacon can, with permission also perform a wedding ceremony.
Can a priest perform a legal wedding?
Yes, a Priest can perform a legal wedding if both parties are Catholic. If one is not then they may have some red tape to go through in order to be married in a Catholic Church.
Can a Catholic Deacon receive communion at Lutheran wedding?
Catholics are not to receive communion in any non Catholic church as in doing so it expresses a unity of faith that does not exist at this time.
Can a Deacon officially administer the sacrament of marriage?
A Catholic deacon can preside over weddings and baptisms without a priest present. However if he does preside over a wedding, Mass can not be included in the actual wedding ceremony which traditionally is done that way. In other words, if the wedding takes place outside of Mass he can administer or preside the wedding. I think it is also possible that if the wedding ceremony is during a Mass, a priest will preside the parts of the Mass, specifically the consecration of the Eucharistic bread and wine, and the deacon can perform the wedding part during the MassDeacons or Priests or higher orders 'preside' over the ceremony. Only two lay people can actually 'administer' the sacrament. The 'presiding' clergy member simply witnesses the marriage to make it Church 'official'
Can Baptist deacons perform marriages?
Each church congregation is autonomous and makes that determination themselves. The Bible says that a deacon should be monogamous. To some congregations this means yes a deacon must be married. To many it means to be and never divorced and remarried and to some it means married to one wife at a time. It goes interpretation. If you read the scripture during the time of Paul you can see that there was polygamy at his time and there is a modern interpretation many one wife at a time. this would me digamous' could be deacons.
Can a catholic deacon marry people?
A catholic deacon is only allowed to be married once. If he gets a divorce he will have to live a single life.
Can a Catholic deacon be friends with a non-Catholic?
To many people you would be frowned upon for this most likely. Surely tho God would not be angry at his followers for attending a bond between man and wife. God loved everyone and even as Jesus if people did not believe in him i dont think he would not respect a marriage.ANSWER:Well, that's a little tricky. It should be fine for a Catholic Deacon to attend the non-catholic wedding of a non-Catholic family member. But, IF the family member is a Catholic, and chooses not to marry in a Catholic wedding, then that's a problem because the Catholic would be committing a grave sin and the Catholic Deacon would, by his presence, be accepting/approving that spiritually invalid marriage.I'd consult a priest and the Catechism and probably your diocese website -- and catholicanswers.com. Tough question though. I would most likely attend but you are an ordained deacon.
Do protestants have to take classes at a Catholic Church to marry a Catholic in a protestant church?
Yes, not only must they take a class, but the Catholic must receive special permission (which is not always given) from the Bishop to have a wedding outside of a Catholic Church. Even if it is outside a Catholic Church, the wedding must still be witnessed by a Catholic priest (deacon, or bishop) or it is not valid.
Could a divorce deacon and a widow catholic marry?
A Deacon is an ordained minister and cleric of the Catholic Church and has the authority to perform the Sacraments of Baptism, and Marriage providing there is no Mass. This is because, unlike a Priest, a Deacon cannot preside over the Eucharistic Sacrament. They are sanctioned to read the gospel and deliver the homily during Mass as well.
