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Deacons are ordained ministers of the Church, and so may officially witness a marriage (it is actually the couple who are the ministers of marriage in the Latin Rite).
However, they are not bishops or priests, who are the only authorized presiders at the Eucharist.
There are many reasons for this, but one of the historical causes is originally only the bishop could preside at Mass. The deacons were his assistants, and the priests his advisers. Eventually, the priests took over responsibilities in leading parishes from the bishops, and with the leadership of a parish came the leadership at Mass. Deacons remained the assistants to the bishop, and so only rarely took on this responsibility.
What else can I help you with?
Can a deacon in the Catholic Church marry couples?
No. However they can be married prior to becoming ordained a Deacon and stay married. They can have children before or after the ordination as a married Deacon. However, it is my understanding that, once ordained, the deacon must remain celebate.
Do Catholics need to get married in the presence of a priest or a deacon?
Yes, and by a Catholic Priest specifically. The Catholic faith believes that priests are acting "in persona Christi" which means, "in the person of Christ," and that in every official act, they are "becoming" Christ, who is then actually performing whatever action is happening, from confession to last rites to marriage, etc. So, based on that belief, only Christ can officially marry people, and thus, only a priest, and only a Catholic Priest, and so unless Catholics are married with a Catholic Priest presiding (and I believe within a Catholic Church itself), it will not be recognized as an official and sanctified Catholic wedding. You can get more information at the website listed below (The Catholic Catechism as put on the web by the Vatican), or by looking through a copy of the Catholic Catechism itself. I might be a little messed up on some of the understanding of how "in persona Christi" works, but I do know that in order to be recognized as "married" by the Catholic Church, the answer is YES.Roman Catholic AnswerThe answer above is helpful, but it needs to be clear that Catholics marry each other, they are not technically "married" by anyone else. As baptized Christians, they are the ministers of the sacrament of marriage. But there must be a priest there as a representative of the Church, and, of course, of Jesus Christ, to witness the marriage. In that sense, yes, they must be married in front of a priest. Minor CorrectionAccording to Can. 1108 §1, a deacon can also perform a marriage but, of course, could not offer the Nuptial Mass.
How is the Sacrament of Matrimony administered?
A deacon, priest or bishop.Roman Catholic AnswerIn the Catholic church the man and woman getting married administer the sacrament to each other, the priest, deacon or bishop is just the church's official witness, and confers the blessing on the marriage.
Who Bible said Catholic priest not allow to marry?
the reason priests abstain from marriage is because the offer up their entire life to Jesus, and strive to imitate him in his celibacy.
Who does Juliet's dad want her to marry?
Juliet's Dad, and her entire family in fact, want her to marry Paris.
Where can I find Roman Catholic Singles online?
Catholic Match and Catholic Singles both offer dating services for Roman Catholic singles. Other companies include Catholic Mingle, Catholic Daters, and Catholic Mates.
What is offer gifts in catholic relglion?
hot potatoes
Does Russell Mael offer Jane Wiedlin marry him?
In some articles I've read he is the one who asked her to marry him; around the time that they recorded "Cool Places" together. But, in an interview with her, she says that she asked him to marry her when she was a 17-year old fan at one of his shows. So, there was some sort of marriage proposal between these two. ... All I can say is - that would have been the best couple ever!!!
Is there a Catholic university that offers a BS in economics?
Almost all Catholic university offer a BS in economics.
What companies offer plus size hosiery?
A couple companies that offer plus size hosiery are Hips And Curves, Spicy Lingerie, and Macy's. There are a couple other companies but these are the best to go to.
What should I offer to the tenant if I would like to put my condo up for rent?
There a couple of things you can offer. You can offer free heat and free garbage.
What are the top 10 Catholic College in America that will offer me a fun college life?
The top ten Catholic colleges in America probably include Notre Dame in South Bend, Indiana and Catholic University. There are a lot of religious based universities in the US that offer a good social life.
