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Holy Matrimony

Holy Matrimony. Questions. If marriage is a sacrament, was it a sacrament before Jesus? Is the marriage of non-Christians a sacrament? How does marriage bind people to Christ? What is the relationship between the legal and sacramental?.

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Holy Matrimony

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  1. Holy Matrimony

  2. Questions • If marriage is a sacrament, was it a sacrament before Jesus? • Is the marriage of non-Christians a sacrament? • How does marriage bind people to Christ? • What is the relationship between the legal and sacramental? Does the above image constitute the Sacrament of Marriage?

  3. Christ Elevated Matrimony • Canon 1055 • Marriage is a covenant • Christ elevated the covenant to a Sacrament Marriage is a covenant, similar to the idea underlying God’s relationship with the Hebrews

  4. Essential Elements • Canon 1057 • Unity • Indissolubility • Consummation • Intention of Procreation

  5. Promise of Marriage • Engagement does not bind people • In some historical-cultural contexts, engagement was binding • However, it may be permissible to seek repairs or compensation if engagement broken off.

  6. Marriage • Legal Dimension (Marriage contract) • Sacramental Dimension (indissoluble sacrament)

  7. When Marriage Goes Wrong • If marriage has not been consummated, then its dissolvable • If consummated, what about the normal options: • Separation • Divorce • Annulment

  8. Separation • Church will advise separation if: • Danger is present • Partner is unstable • Conditions together are unlivable • A partner makes it impossible to build a stable future • Infidelity • Can file for Cause for Separation (within 6 months) Both images show that there are times when one should get away from his or her spouse.

  9. Divorce • Exists under Canadian law, but theologically problematic • If divorce is possible, than marriage (as a sacrament) is impossible • Different legal implications between separation and divorce

  10. Annulment • If essential elements were missing, marriage never valid • If one or more party did not truly consent • If one or more party could not truly consent • Role of Marriage Tribunal to determine when marriage should be declared annulled Family and friends often have a good sense whether a marriage was formed on solid grounds.

  11. Marriage Preparation Course • Couples planning on marrying required to take course • Ensure they’ve thought decision through • Why is the Church against co-habitation

  12. How is the Church a Sacrament • Imitates union between Christ and God • Perfect union of love • Before sin, all love was perfect • The Sacrament over comes Original Sin, and brings together perfect love

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