Roman Catholic Marriage Flashcards
What must a marriage meet for the Catholic Church to acknowledge it as valid?
A set of conditions must be met.
What is the significance of consent in a Catholic marriage?
It is the moment when the couple commit themselves to each other for life.
Are same-sex marriages recognized as valid by the Catholic Church?
No, they are not recognized as valid.
What is one condition for a marriage to be considered valid in the Catholic Church?
The marriage must be consummated.
Fill in the blank: The couple must promise to remain together for _______.
richer for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish, till death do us part.
What must both individuals declare regarding children for a valid Catholic marriage?
They must be willing to accept God’s gift of children.
What can lead to a marriage being declared null and void in the Catholic Church?
Pressure to get married.
Who must be present for the promises made in a Catholic marriage?
A Catholic priest.
What is the actual moment of marriage in the Catholic Church?
The consent.
Who must not be closely related for a marriage to be valid?
The couple must not be closely related, e.g., first cousins.
What does consent consist of in a Catholic marriage?
A human act by which the partners mutually give themselves to each other.
According to the Catholic view, what is marriage?
A sacrament between a man and a woman.
What is one reason the Catholic Church does not recognize same-sex marriages?
Same-sex couples cannot have children naturally and lovingly from God.
What significant legal change occurred in 2014 in British society?
The British government legalized same-sex marriages.
What do many people in British society believe about homosexuals and marriage?
They believe homosexuals should have the same rights as heterosexuals to marry.
