MARRIAGE AS ASACRAMENT

MARRIAGE AS ASACRAMENT

Christ raised marriage to asacrament, making it essentiallydifferent from marriage as anatural institution.

It was consecrated and sanctifiedat the marriage feast in Cana.

The essential properties werereiterated by Christ

Christ after the revelation elevatedit to the dignity of sacrament whenhe provided marriage, now broughtback to its original status, with thegraces necessary to meet itsdemands.

Christ raised marriage to asacrament, making it essentiallydifferent from marriage as anatural institution.

It was consecrated and sanctifiedat the marriage feast in Cana.

The essential properties werereiterated by Christ

Christ after the revelation elevatedit to the dignity of sacrament whenhe provided marriage, now broughtback to its original status, with thegraces necessary to meet itsdemands.

Sacrament- sensible sign instituted by Christ/ sign of his

saving presence to give grace

Sacrament- sensible sign instituted by Christ/ sign of his

saving presence to give grace

As a sensible sign , it does not speak of thebasic aspects of human existence: life, love, butbecause it also makes man and womanexperience its deepest mystery.

Ought to mirror the sacrificial and faithful love-relationship of Christ with his Church.

Two effects of marriage: Indissoluble marital bond Grace of the sacrament proper to the married

state of life.

As a sensible sign , it does not speak of thebasic aspects of human existence: life, love, butbecause it also makes man and womanexperience its deepest mystery.

Ought to mirror the sacrificial and faithful love-relationship of Christ with his Church.

Two effects of marriage: Indissoluble marital bond Grace of the sacrament proper to the married

state of life.

MARRIAGE AS A CELEBRATION AND AVOCATION

The Wedding Ceremony- One of the first thoughts or images that come

to mind when marriage is mentioned. It takesplace during this rite.

It is a momentous event for the couple,because it marks the fulfillment of their dreamsfor each other, it means the final answer to theirmutual longing to be one, a moment of triumph.

It could be a moment of gratitude for thewoman, who longed and prayed for the rightman to come into her life.

MARRIAGE AS A CELEBRATION AND AVOCATION

The Wedding Ceremony- One of the first thoughts or images that come

to mind when marriage is mentioned. It takesplace during this rite.

It is a momentous event for the couple,because it marks the fulfillment of their dreamsfor each other, it means the final answer to theirmutual longing to be one, a moment of triumph.

It could be a moment of gratitude for thewoman, who longed and prayed for the rightman to come into her life.

The ceremony is notsomething the coupledecides to do forthemselves. It is the Churchwhich provides the details ofthe basic ritual. Otherwise,the marriage would beinvalid.

The ceremony is notsomething the coupledecides to do forthemselves. It is the Churchwhich provides the details ofthe basic ritual. Otherwise,the marriage would beinvalid.

Sacramental marriage is a liturgical act- It istherefore appropriate that it should becelebrated in the public liturgy of theChurch. Marriage introduces one into anecclesial order, and creates rights andduties in the Church between spousestoward the children. Since marriage is astate of life in Church, certainty about it isnecessary. The public character of theconsent protects the I do once given, andhelps spouses to remain faithful to it.

Sacramental marriage is a liturgical act- It istherefore appropriate that it should becelebrated in the public liturgy of theChurch. Marriage introduces one into anecclesial order, and creates rights andduties in the Church between spousestoward the children. Since marriage is astate of life in Church, certainty about it isnecessary. The public character of theconsent protects the I do once given, andhelps spouses to remain faithful to it.

Ecclesiastical Form: I take you as my lawful husband/

wife according to the rites of theHoly Mother of the Church.

I give myself to you as your lawfulwife/ husband.

I take you as my lawful husband/wife

Ecclesiastical Form: I take you as my lawful husband/

wife according to the rites of theHoly Mother of the Church.

I give myself to you as your lawfulwife/ husband.

I take you as my lawful husband/wife

Grant us, O Lord, to be oneheart and one soul from thisday forward, for better, forworse, for richer, for poorer,in sickness and in health,until death do us part.

Grant us, O Lord, to be oneheart and one soul from thisday forward, for better, forworse, for richer, for poorer,in sickness and in health,until death do us part.

Renewal of the covenant (tostrengthen the bonding)

Anniversaries At the table, where they share the

sacred meal Marital act of sexual intercourse

Renewal of the covenant (tostrengthen the bonding)

Anniversaries At the table, where they share the

sacred meal Marital act of sexual intercourse

The Vocation of Marriage Both a gift and a mission A call to parenthood

The Vocation of Marriage Both a gift and a mission A call to parenthood