Catholic Ceremonies Flashcards

1
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What did St Augustine say about marriage?

A

“The union, then of male and female for the purpose of procreation is the natural good of marriage”

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2
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What is marriage considered?

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A divine institution

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3
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Can marriage be broken?

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It can never be broken

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4
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What condition is there to marriage?

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They have chosen to marry of their own accord

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5
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What does the ceremony without Mass skip?

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The Liturgy of the Eurachrist

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6
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Who must the couple spend time with? And, what must they talk about?

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They must meet with their priest to talk about the sanctity of marriage and their role within the church

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7
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What does a meeting with the priest prepare the couple for?

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Their life together

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8
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What quotation expressed the Catholic view on sex before marriage?

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“They should receiver for marriage the expression of affection that belongs to married love”

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9
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What are marriage preparations known as?

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Pre - cana

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10
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Explain pre - cana

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It is the educating and maturing process for married life

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11
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What must the couple do before their marriage?

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Speak to a priest to learn about the sanctity of marriage and their role within the church

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12
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Are there two types of marriages?

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Yes one with mass and one without

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13
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Who are they encouraged to marry?

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Catholics are encouraged to marry other Catholics in order to attain a ‘perfect union of mind and full communion of life’

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14
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What must the couple do?

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They must intend to have children if the bride is of child bearing age

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15
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What other quote is there about the sanctity of marriage?

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“God himself is the author of marriage” therefore it is his doing

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16
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What is the first step of the Mass Ceremony?

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The Entrance Rite which includes a hymn, greeting and prayers

17
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What is the second step?

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The Liturgy of the Word which includes Bible readings from the Old and New Testament, the Psalm and Gospel

18
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What is the third step of the ceremony?

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The Rite of Marriage includes questions about faithfulness and bringing up their children, there will be vows and the exchange of rings

19
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What is the fourth step of the ceremony?

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The Liturgy of the Eurachrist, where gifts are presented, the alter is prepared, the Eurachrist prayer is said and hymns are sung

20
Q

What is the fifth step?

A

The Communion Rite

21
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What is the sixth and final step?

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The Concluding Rite where a final blessing is made, there is the dismissal, the kiss and recessional hymns to accompany the guests and couple out