PREMARITAL COUNSELING

Application, United States Naval Academy Chapel, Annapolis, Maryland 21402

Religious Program Specialist 3 & 2, Module 01-Personnel Support
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287.18(M1) Figure 4-17.—Final Taps. which they are assigned, civilian clergypersons or visiting chaplains may officiate as requested by the couple. The officiating chaplain or clergyperson will most likely be of the same faith as the couple. Since chaplains like other Navy personnel are subject to being transferred, it can be expected that customs and procedures regulating marriage ceremonies in chapels will change over a period of time. This being the case the chapel brochure should reflect current practices in the chapel. FEES.—Chaplains on active duty are paid by the Government and are prohibited by law from charging fees or receiving gratuities for services rendered to military personnel and their dependents. When a civilian clergyperson (minister, priest, or rabbi) assists the chaplain at a wedding or when clergypersons officiate at weddings in their own churches or synagogues, they normally receive a fee. PREMARITAL COUNSELING.—The preparation for marriage includes much more than arranging for the ceremony. Whether it is to a formal military wedding or a simple ceremony the chaplain or clergyperson may desire to spend time in counseling the couple before the wedding takes place. Some faiths have special requirements associated with premarital counseling. The RP will need to obtain this information from the officiating chaplain or clergyperson. The RP should schedule premarital counseling sessions in coordination with the request of the chaplain and the couple concerned. The RP should schedule the wedding, rehearsals, and related activities as directed by the chaplain. The chaplain may specify, in writing, any special items or areas of concern which need to be addressed prior to the scheduling of the rehearsal or the wedding ceremony. These instructions should be placed on file with the application for use of the chapel to permit immediate followup by the RP and for future reference. The Chapel The chapel is usually reserved on a first come, first served basis in accordance with 4-24

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