FAQs

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What should I expect at a Catholic wedding Mass?

Answer

Thank you for participating in such an important part of our Catholic faith! The general layout of the ceremony is as follows: the Liturgy of the Word (readings from Scripture), the wedding vows, and the Liturgy of the Eucharist. As Catholics, we believe that the Eucharist is truly the body, blood, soul, and divinity of Jesus Christ. With that being said, if you are not Catholic or in a state to receive, as others are going up to receive, you can either stay in your pew or come forward for a blessing. If you choose to come forward for a blessing, cross your arms over your chest to let the priest know. Don't know if you are in a state of grace to receive? Only baptized Catholics who have received their first communion, are practicing the faith, and are not aware of having committed mortal (serious) sins since their last confession may receive the Eucharist.

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Is there parking for the ceremony or reception?

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Paid parking is available when visiting the Newman Center at the following locations: Fulton Center Parking Structure Guests and visitors will find the Fulton Center Visitor Parking the easiest and most convenient parking location for the Newman Center. This is an ASU paid parking lot. The price to park here is $4.00 for the first hour, $4.00 per hour for each of the next 3 hours. Beyond 4 hours, you will just pay the daily rate of $16.00. Other Parking Options Metered Street Parking. Paid metered street parking is available on East 6th and 7th Streets between College and Mill Avenues. This is cheapest. ASU Lot 67 (Enter off of 6th Street) is a paid surface parking lot on 6th street just west of College Avenue. Stadium Parking Structure is a paid parking garage on 6th Street just east of College Avenue. The United Methodist Church Parking Lot is directly across the street from the Newman Center on University Drive. (Airgarage.com app is required) The reception venue has free parking in its lot.