When does the lighting of the unity candle take place during a catholic wedding mass? i need to put it in the wedding program. Thanks!

-- Melissa Schiffman (misslis314@aol.com), November 11, 2002

Answers

Melissa,
Please be aware that this is an unofficial custom that was added, without Church approval, to some nuptial Masses -- beginning less than 40 years ago.

Be aware too that some priests, observing Church law, will not permit this little ceremony to take place during Mass. The recognition is growing that this is something that is better done at a different time -- e.g., after Mass or at the reception.
God bless you with a long, happy, and fruitful marriage.
John

-- J. F. Gecik (jfgecik@hotmail.com), November 11, 2002.