Purposes of Christian Marriage

Question 1

Holy sacrament.

Answer 1

Brings a couple close to God.

‘In the presence of God’, ‘whom God had joined together’ (Marriage service)

Question 2

Mutual care and shared responsibility.

Answer 2

‘United with one another in heart, body and mind’ (Marriage service)

Question 3

A couple can show their permanence.

Answer 3

‘’til death do us part’, exchanging of the rings.

Question 4

Legitimate way to start a family.

Answer 4

‘sexual union’, ‘marriage is the foundation of family life in which children are nurtured.’