Religion- Chapter 24 and 25 Flashcards
What is the Sacrament of Matrimony?
A man and woman become husband and wife. They promise to be faithful to each other for the rest of their lives.
In the Old Testament what are the SPECIAL AGREEMENTS God made with his people?
Covenants
What is God’s covenant with Moses and the Israelites (the Jewish People)?
The covenant is about the FAITHFULNESS between God and his people.
God remains true to his word.
What is the new covenant that the Christians believe in?
The covenant is between GOD AND HIS CHURCH
What is the MARRIAGE COVENANT?
The life-long commitment between a man and a woman to live as faithful and loving partners.
What does the Marriage Covenant remind us of?
It reminds us of Christ’s covenant with the Church
The love between a husband and a wife is a sign of….
God’s love for all his people and Christ’s love for his Church
Christ’s love for the Church is PERMANENT. In the same way, what else is meant to be permanent?
THE MARRIAGE COVENANT
What breaks the marriage covenant?
DIVORCE
If married couples have difficulties what helps them?
God’s grace
What is one way that couples can prepare for their marriage?
they may participate in a program or retreat with other couples who are also preparing for marriage.
In the Sacrament of Matrimony, the bride and groom are…..
CELEBRANTS
Who is the OFFICIAL WITNESS and BLESSES the union that God has joined together?
the PRIEST OR DEACON
The celebration of the Sacrament of Matrimony takes place where?
Within the MASS
What are the 3 important questions in the Rite of Marriage?
- Are they Able to get married
- Will the husband and wife love and honor each other. For the rest of their lives
- Will they have children and raise them Christian?
the deacon or priest receives the couples promises and asks what?
he asks God to strengthen their love and faithfulness and to fill them with many blessings
what is FIDELITY?
Fidelity is FAITHFULNESS to a person and to duties, obligations or promises. In marriage, the loyalty and willingness to be true to each other always.
What is the NUPTIAL BLESSING?
It is the special prayer asking for God’s favor on The new marriage
What is another word for NUPTIAL….
The MARRIAGE or WEDDING CEREMONY
The Sacrament of Matrimony is also known as
The Sacrament at the Service of Communion
How do children first learn what it means to be a disciple of Christ and a member of the Church?
Children learn by the example of their parents, guardians and family members
Jesus spoke to the apostles about God his father, and taught them about what?
Jesus taught them about the Kingdom of God
Before Jesus returned to his Father, what did Jesus promise to his apostles?
Jesus promised his apostles that they would receive the GIFT OF THE HOLY SPIRIT
What is the mission of the apostles?
to teach and to baptize people
