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In the center of this book is a pull-out page which lets you check off the choices you make as you plan your service.¹ You might want to pull it out now and run it through a copier. Make two or three copies. Then you can make some initial decisions and perhaps change them later. When you are finished you can make a copy for the church to keep on file and keep one for yourselves.

But first read through this book slowly and carefully and talk about it with each other and with your friends and family. Pray about it, too: ask God's guidance in the choices you make. Especially in choosing readings, don't try to do it quickly. Read one or two passages a day with the commentary provided on the facing page, and then think about them and discuss them with others. We suggest that you start by looking at the gospel selections since the gospel, containing the words and actions of Jesus, has always been given the place of honor. If your marriage includes the eucharist, the gospel is always read last for this reason.

Notice that each section of this book describes one of the choices you need to make and has a letter code. The pull-out sheet has the same letter code to show you where to enter that choice when you have made it.

Take your time. Half the fun is the planning. And remember that you have already made the most important decision by choosing each other!