Teachings About Divorce And Remarriage

Question 1

‘Death do us part’

Answer 1

This signifies how indissoluble vows are. Marriage should last till one of the couple unfortunately decease.

Question 2

Annulment

Answer 2

A declaration that marriage never took place, this could happen when one partner was forced into marriage or they did nit understand the vows they took.

Question 3

Remarriage

Answer 3

Following a divorce if one partner chooses to marry a different partner.

Question 4

Divorce

Answer 4

The catholic church does not recognise divorce. The vow ‘death do us part’ signifies this.

Question 5

Same sex marriage

Answer 5

The catholic church believes that all people should be respected. Christians are taught to ‘love thy neighbour’ (as Jesus taught in the gospel). Therefore, the church does not condemn being homosexual or same sex relationships. However they cannot marry in the church but can marry in a registry office.