C5.3 - Marriage Ceremonies Flashcards
What is Marriage? [2]
- formal celebration of the union between two individuals
- involves religious rites and vows.
What does a Eucharistic celebration mean? [2]
- a ceremony that includes the Eucharist
- involves the sharing of bread and wine to represent the body and blood of Christ
What are wedding vows? [2]
- promises made by the couple to each other
- symbolises their commitment and love
What are examples of Wedding Vows? [2]
- “to have and to hold”
- “for better, for worse”
What do rings symbolise? [2]
- eternal nature of marriage
- no beginning or end = God’s unending love
What does a unity candle symbolise? [1]
- two individuals coming together as one
What does a veil and cord symbolise? [2]
- unity
- God’s blessing on their bond
In which denominations is marriage seen as a sacrament? [2]
Orthodox, Catholic
What does Eucharistic marriages tend to focus on? [3]
prayers, readings, hymns
In which denomination do Eucharistic celebrations happen? [2]
Catholic, Orthodox
In which denominations is marriage not a sacrament and they do a non-Eucharistic celebration? [2]
Protestant, Evangelical
Which symbol is present in every denomination? [1]
rings
In which denomination is crown a symbol? [1]
Orthodox
How do Catholics view marriage and why? [2]
- sacrament
- shows God’s grace is present
How do protestants view marriage and why? [2]
- not a sacrament
- remains a sacred bond where God’s presence is invited
