Posterity is a noun meaning “future generations.” These people of the future could be your children and great-great grandchildren, or any people who are born after you. If you save something “for posterity,” you’re hoping that years later people will appreciate it, like a time capsule you bury in the yard.

Definition of Posterity. all future generations. Examples of Posterity in a sentence. 1. We bury time capsules for ourselves and for posterity.

Posterity sentence example. Let our remotest posterity recall your achievements this day with pride. 13), and such a priest naturally handed down his place to his posterity (Judges xviii. Elisha was apparently the champion, and posterity told of his exploits when Samaria was visited with the sword.

In this page you can discover 22 synonyms, antonyms, idiomatic expressions, and related words for posterity, like: descendants, family, progeny, offspring, guerdon, heirs, rising generation, , younger generation, successors and lineage.

Antonyms of POSTERITY antecedent, primogenitor, parent, progenitor, forefather, ancestor, grandfather, forebear, forebearer, father, past.

1 : to invest (see invest entry 2 sense 1) officially (as by the laying on of hands) with ministerial or priestly authority was ordained as a priest. 2a : to establish or order by appointment, decree, or law : enact we the people …

Ordained means invested with the authority to act as a priest. Ordained comes from the root meaning “order,” and when you are ordained, you’re brought into the religious order, or group of church leaders.

In the majority of churches, ordained ministers are styled “The Reverend”. However, as stated above, some are styled “Pastor” and others do not use any religious style or form of address, and are addressed as any other person, e.g. as Mr, Ms, Miss, Mrs or by name.

In some Methodist churches, especially in the United States, ordained and licensed ministers are usually addressed as Reverend, unless they hold a doctorate in which case they are often addressed in formal situations as The Reverend Doctor. In informal situations Reverend is used.

The difference between Pastor and reverend is that Pastor is a noun and refers to a priest entrusted with the management of a church, while Reverend is an adjective and refers to the honorary title of the clergyman.

Yes! Getting ordained online makes you a legitimate ordained minister and in every state, an ordained minister can legally perform marriages. Check with your local authority to find out exactly what you have to do once you are ordained. You may have to register with them.

My understanding is that Ordination does not expire. To be fully compliant with general legal standards, ordination cannot be granted “for life.” Most ordaining bodies — churches and religious organizations — conform with a standard that limits the ordination term to a specific period.

Tennessee and Virginia — and sometimes Alabama, New York, Pennsylvania and Utah — don’t recognize ministers ordained online through sites such as Universal Life Church.

Ordination permits the minister to perform church rites and sacraments, such as baptisms, legal marriages and funerals. Unlike ordination, which is usually considered to be a one-time event, the credentials for licensed ministers may only be valid for a specific period of time.

Perks of being ordained

• Guilt trip.
• Perform weddings.
• You can buy a clergy parking pass that allows you rockstar parking.
• You’re in good company.
• It’s free.
• Counsel couples who are about to get married.
• Chaplain work.
• You have access to buying some sweet ministry supplies.

There are a few large organizations that will ordain online. Some of the most common online ministries are American Fellowship Church, Universal Life Church, Universal Ministries and Rose Ministries.

The United National Ministry ordination form only takes about five minutes to fill out online, but it takes another one to two weeks to get your ordination packet with your credentials in the mail. And have your credit card handy.

Officiant: May I have the rings, please? Please repeat after me: I give you this ring, as a daily reminder of my love for you. Officiant: By the power of your love and commitment, and the power vested in me, I now pronounce you husband and wife! You may kiss each other!

Examples:

• Best wishes!
• We’re/I’m so happy for you!
• Wishing you lots of love and happiness.
• Wishing you a long and happy marriage.
• Wishing you the best today and always.
• So happy to celebrate this day with you both!
• Best wishes for a fun-filled future together.
• Wishing you fulfillment of every dream!

“I, (Bride/Groom), take you (Groom/Bride), to be my (wife/husband), to have and to hold from this day forward, for better or for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish; from this day forward until death do us part.”

Vows are traditionally spoken by the groom first and then by the bride. This is done usually if you are repeating traditional vows, if you have written your own then you may decide who you would like to go first. Continue reading for more on vows at your wedding ceremony.

Here are a few tips to help get you through the process.

1. Interview the couple — and their friends and family. You were chosen to officiate because you know the couple and can make the ceremony personal.
2. Figure out the structure.
3. Get inspiration.
4. Write the invocation.
5. Help the couple stay on track.

Another option recognizes the bride’s choice but allows for a parent’s blessing: Officiant: “Who gives this woman to be married to this man?” Answer: “She gives herself, but with her family’s blessing.”

A mother of the bride speech should: Welcome and thank everyone for coming. Pay a short tribute to the bride’s father (optional) Pay tribute to the bride and share stories and memories of her from childhood and today.

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The tradition of “giving away” would signify that the bride’s family would no longer have control over her or her possessions (dowry) and that her husband would respectfully take on the responsibilities and obligations that her father once boasted.