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Chapter 15

Chapter 15. The Sixth and Ninth Commandments. Questions to Ponder . What is the nature/purpose of marriage? Why do Christians view marriage as more than a social/legal contract? In what way does marriage provide for the good of the children?

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Chapter 15

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  1. Chapter 15 The Sixth and Ninth Commandments

  2. Questions to Ponder • What is the nature/purpose of marriage? • Why do Christians view marriage as more than a social/legal contract? • In what way does marriage provide for the good of the children? • Why does any use of our human sexuality outside marriage tend toward the loss of our personal dignity? • How does the virtue of chastity protect both personal dignity and the intergity of marriage? • What are some trends in modern society that tend to undermine marriage?

  3. Introduction

  4. Marriage is… • Fundamental • Natural • Rarely renounced • Institution created by God

  5. Man and Woman Created in the State of Marriage Part I

  6. 1st/2nd Creation Stories • Man and woman • Equal in dignity • Destined to form new social unit • Form “one flesh” • United in marriage • Have procreative end

  7. The Procreation of Human Life in the Family Part II

  8. The Origin of Human Life • Only in MARRIAGE! • Natural Law • Biblical teaching

  9. EVERY Person Has The… • Right to know BOTH parents • Be Protected in spiritual/material ways

  10. Purposes of Marriage Part III

  11. Good of the Spouses • Sexual union • Noble/honorable • Sign/cause of the perfect union • Holy Spirit

  12. Procreation • Cooperating with God • Children • Joy • Blessing of God • Generosity of Parents

  13. Joys of Marriage Part IV

  14. Joys of Marriage • The Marital Act… • Gives glory to God • As God Wills • “One flesh” • Nothing evil is done • Accept God’s intention

  15. Joys of Marriage • Romance • Purpose/limitations • Goal • Complete mutual self giving • Hardships • There will be many • Settled • Married Love • Fruitfulness in Loss Dr. Jeff Mirus: “A Meditation on a Mature Marriage” : Catholic Answers

  16. Properties of Marriage Part V

  17. Exclusivity • No third party • Polygamy • Dignity of woman assured and it disappears* • Polyandry

  18. Indissolubility • Permanent • Unites two • Not in isolated acts • Jesus says… • Bond cannot be broken

  19. Pauline Privilege1st Epistle to the Corinthians • Natural • Non-sacramental • Consummated • Between two non-baptized parties • Dissolved by 2nd marriage • Det. By the Church • One leaves to seek Baptism

  20. Petrine PrivilegePrivilege of the Faith • Natural • Non-sacramental • Consummated • Between one baptized/one non baptized • Pope makes decision • If the non-baptized is baptized, then the marriage is in dissolvable

  21. Non-Consummated • Between two baptized or non baptized • Just cause • Requested by both • Or one, if other is unwilling • Can ONLY be made by Roman Pontiff

  22. Annulment Part VI

  23. Annulment • Valid marriage prevented • Lack full knowledge • Def. in form • No true marriage existed • Det. By the Church

  24. Dimensions of Human Sexuality Part VII

  25. Human Affection • Control/direct it • Between Spouses • Shows love • Between man and woman • Body/spirit is drawn closer together

  26. Pleasure • Total when.. • Love • Affection • Sacrifice • Are present

  27. Procreation • Affection is true when open to procreation • No right to have Children

  28. Lacking a Dimension? • Sex may lead to • Dissatisfaction • Promiscuity • Inversion of the true meaning of love

  29. Catholic Doctrine Regarding Sexuality Part VIII

  30. Positive Value of Sexuality • Procreation • The Church has ALWAYS condemned movements that doubted the value of sex

  31. Human Control of Sexuality • Ask the Holy Spirit to help you control sexual instincts • Education

  32. Upright Use of Sexuality • Forbidden • Extramarital • Homosexual • Solitary sexual acts

  33. Chastity as a Virtue Part IX

  34. Chastity • Christ is the model • Temperance • Holy Spirit • Mastery obtained

  35. To Live a Chaste Life • Receive the Sacraments • Honesty in confession • Prayerful relt. w/ Mary and Jesus • Have pure friends • Avoid occasion for sin • Pure intentions • Keep eyes, mind, and mood under control

  36. Virtue that Protects Chastity • Modesty! • Morally obligated to not lead others to sin • We are called to be counter cultural when the culture is counter to Christ

  37. Sins Against Chastity Parts X, XI, XII, XIII

  38. OT • Adultery • Homosexuality • Not the being, the acting upon • Fornication • Prostitution • Incest

  39. NT • Purity • Give away vices • Sins of desire • Covetousness

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