ch 7 matrimony

Mixed marriage

marriage between a baptized Catholic and a baptized, non-Catholic Christian

Vows

form of the Sacrament of Matrimony

Domestic church

Christian family as the most basic unit of church life where parents teach their children about God, the Church, and the realities of the world

The couple

matter (material sign) for the Sacrament of Matrimony

Philia

type of love that exists between good friends or family members

Sacrament of Matrimony

provides a source of graces that couples will need in order to live out married life joyfully and fruitfully

Sacraments of Service

Holy Order and Matrimony

False

since the Law of Moses allowed for divorce, Christ too gave his approval for it.

False

after a Catholic couple has obtained a divorce, it is perfectly acceptable for either or both of them to begin dating another or explore the possibility of a future marriage

False

in his encyclical "Humanae Viatae" (1968), Pope John Paul II reaffirmed the Catholic Church's teaching on artificial contraceptives and abortion.

True

Adam and Eve were created by God in the state of marriage

False

Natural Family Planning and Planed Parenthood refer to the same thing

False

the reason there is a bishop or a priest present at the celebration of the Sacrament of Matrimony is so he can marry the couple. Unless he marries them, there is no marriage.

False

the assurances made by the National Organization for Women and Planned Parenthood that the availability of contraceptives would make for better marriages, give women more control of their lives, and fewer children would be born into poverty all came true

man (husband), woman (wife), God

The \____, the \_____, and \____, together comprise the three parties to every marriage.

Jesus

Because \_____ established the Sacrament of Matrimony, the Catholic Church upholds the indissolubility of marriage.

death

Only the \____ of a spouse can dissolve a marriage.

ministers

The bride and groom are \_____ of the Sacrament of Matrimony.

witness

The bishop, priest, or deacon presiding at the Sacrament of Matrimony serves as a \____ for the Church to be sure the couple indeed exchanged their vows publicly and freely.

matrimony

Three general vocations recognized by the Church are \_____, the consecrated life in holy Orders or religious vows, and the celibate life.

divorce

A \_____ claims to dissolve a marriage.

ring

A \____ used in the marriage ceremony is a fitting symbol for marriage since as it has no end; it thus symbolizes eternity.

unitive

A married couple's total self-giving and receiving of one another is the \_____ aspect of marriage.

procreative

A married couple's willingness to bring about new life is the \_____ aspect of marriage.

annulment

An \_____ declares a given marriage was never a sacramental union.

14; 16

In accordance with Church law, the minimum ages for a couple to celebrate the Sacrament of Matrimony is age \__ for the women and age \__ for the man.

Eros

type of love born from physical attraction or the anticipation of pleasure

Agape

highest form of love whereby love empties itself out and sacrifices all for the sake of the beloved

Disparity of cult

marriage between baptized Catholic and unbaptized person

False

The "Code of Civil Law" refers to the body of rules used by the Church to set down requirements for those wishing to receive the Sacrament of Matrimony

False

THe divorce rate in US more than doubled from about 25% to over 52% in the decade between 1920 and 1930

True

The term "culture of death" refers to the demeaning of human dignity, especially through the widespread acceptance of abortion by our culture

matter: the couple who marry

form: consent given in the wedding vows

minister: the couple themselves

what is the matter, form, and minister?

SA \#1:

According to the priest's words (above) to the bride and bridegroom, what are the purposes of the Sacrament of Matrimony?

According to the priest's words to the bride and bridegroom, the purposes of the Sacrament of Matrimony are for the Lord to seal and strengthen their love in the presence of the Church's minister and the community and to have Christ abundantly bless their love. The purpose is to also be enriched and strengthened to have mutual and lasting fidelity in their marriage. Lastly, marriage provides a source of graces that couples will need in order to live out married life joyfully and fruitfully.

SA\#2:

What is the purpose of the question, "[H]ave you come here freely and without reservation to give yourselves to each other in marriage?

The purpose of this question is to make sure that no one was forced or coerced into the marriage. They must enter into the marriage as an act of their own free will. The purpose is to also make sure that they truly do love each other, want to marry, and gave consent. If they were forced, the marriage would be considered invalid.

SA\#3:

Why does the Church ask if they will accept children? Why include the phrase, "lovingly from God"? Why include the phrase, "bring them up according to the law of Christ and his Church"?

-The Church asks if they will accept children because the procreative aspect of marriage is a necessary part of the unitive aspect of marriage and having kids is the supreme gift of marriage.

-It includes the phrase, "lovingly from God" to see if they will accept children with happiness and care for them.

-It includes "bring them up according to the law of Christ and his Church" because the nature of a complete on-flesh union between them (the spouses) is directed towards the procreation and education of children that they would have. It is important to raise your kids while teaching them about the Christian faith because you are cooperating in God's act of creation.

SA\#4:

Why does the Church ask for their free consent? Why include the phrases, "I promise to be true to you in good times and in bad, in sickness and in health. I will love you and honor you all the days of my life"? Be specific

-The church asks for their free consent because they must mutually give and accept each other and declare their willingness to accept and educate children. The marriage must not be coerced or forced.

-The phrases, "I promise to be true to you in good times and in bad, in sickness and in health. I will love you and honor you all the days of my life" are included because the man and woman have to understand and agree that they will both take care of each other when they are sick and healthy. Matrimonial consent is a free act of the will, and they both have to agree to the marriage and understand the duties that come with it.