Marriage Theology 11 Test
What is typically included in Marriage preparation?
1- Spirituality of marriage 2- Reflections on raising children 3- Finances, communication, problem solving 4-Natural family planning
What three requirements are essential to Marriage?
1- Unity→Marriage united the husband and wife in an unbreakable and exclusive union. Adultery and polygamy are sins against the unity of Marriage. 2- Indissolubility→The Marriage bond can never be dissolved. The husband and the wife make a commitment to lifelong fidelity. Divorcing one's lawful spouse and marrying another person is a sin against the permanence of Marriage. 3- Openness to children→ Husbands and wives must be open to children and accept them as gifts from God. Artificial contraception is a sin against the openness to new life. It is intrinsically evil because it makes procreation impossible. The essence of conjugal love it total self-gift to the other, and using contraception, a refusal to be open to the possibility of new life, makes this gift a lie.
What is the definition of the Sacrament of Matrimony (Marriage)
A lifelong covenant, modeled on that between Christ and the Church, in which a baptized man and a baptized woman make an exclusive and permanent commitment to faithfully love each other and to cooperate in the procreation and education of children
How long before your wedding should you meet with a priest in preparation for the Sacrament of Marriage?
At least 6-12 months before the wedding
What is a constraint to marriage? Define and give examples.
Constraint is an obstacle that prevents free and full consent to marriage --> Pregnancy, mental illness, secret addiction
TRUE or FALSE - A civil marriage is considered to be the same thing and to have the same effect as a Sacramental marriage.
FALSE, the Church does not considered them even married in a civil marriage
What is the importance of the domestic church?
It is "the church at home," where children first hear their faith proclaimed. The family is a domestic church because, as a community of grace and prayer, it fosters growth in human virtues and, especially, practice in Christian love.
What are Jesus' teachings about marriage on which the Church bases her position on the Sacrament of Marriage?
Jesus prohibited divorce and remarriage. He taught that Marriage is truly a covenantal relationship between God and His people, and as such, cannot be dissolved.
Why is it fitting that the marriage ceremony is not private but witnessed by others?
Marriage is a public vocation. It is an act of God's love, to be shared with the entire community.
Why is there a period of preparation before you can get married in the Church?
Marriage is a vocation for life, couples need to be sure and not make any hasty decisions
What is God's plan for marriage
Marriage is part of His wonderful plan for human life. Because we are made in the image and likeness of God, we are made for love. Thus marriage is not a purely human institution but is God's loving way of bringing happiness to His sons and daughters and assuring them that they need not to be alone as they journey through life.
In addition to the priest, who are often the primary guides to a couple in their marriage preparation?
Married couples(lay people) are the primary guides
Who are the ministers of the Sacrament of Matrimony?
The bride and groom
Who are the actual ministers of the Sacrament of Marriage?
The bride and groom, who give their free consent to the Marriage
What are the sacramental graces of the Sacrament of Marriage?
The grace to bring the couple's love for each other to its fullness and to strengthen their bond with each other.
What is the role of the minister of marriage?
Witness representing the Church
Can a catholic marry a non catholic?
YES, must have Bishop approval
annulment is for
church
What is disparity of a cult?
different culture
The family is called the _______ ______ , because FAITH and education in the Faith begins first and foremost at HOME (parents are the primary - first and most important - educators of their children).
domestic Church
If a couple does not take time to understand the promises they are making, OR understand, but are not committed to upholding the promises, then the Sacrament is ____.
invalid
What's a mixed marriage?
mixed with Christianity
Marriage preparation in the Church is often called ...
pre-cana.
divorce is for
state
What must a couple do to prepare for a Catholic marriage?
~Meet with your parish priest as soon as you become engaged. ~Prepare for your marriage. Set aside at least 6 months to give time not only to arrange the practical wedding details but also to discussing and reflecting on your relationship and your plans for the future. Also give yourselves time for prayer-both individually and together. ~Attend an approved marriage preparation program in your area. There are also national programs. Check for these be contacting your diocesan family life office.
What does it mean "to be free when expressing consent"?
~Not being under any constraint(coercion or pressure) ~Not being barred from Marriage by any natural or Church law
What is an annulment?
~The Church's declaration of nullity(when a marriage enters constraint) ~The true, Marriage bond, never existed in the eyes of the Church
What are the two purposes of Matrimony?
~Uniting of husband and wife through total gift of self ~Procreating and educating of children
graces for marriage
~bring the couple's love for each other to its fullness ~strengthen their bond with each other ~prepares a couple to be faithful to each other ~helps couple to live the responsibilities of married life ~strength to prepare each other for eternal life
marriage essential elements
~priest/deacon as a witness ~2+ other witnesses ~free & full concent
It is important that the couple is open to children because a marriage is about _____ love, ______ to others, and passing on their ____, ______, and _____ life.
~selfless ~service ~moral ~spiritual ~faith
marriage essential requirements...
~unity ~indissolubility ~open to children
