Marriage

• What were the options in the early church when it came to relationships?

  Marriage or celibacy
• What is celibacy?


  The choice to abstain from marriage and sexual relations for social or religious reasons
• What is marriage?


  The legal recognition of the union between two people as partners in a personal relationship
• What did St Paul suggest that marriage is?

  A concession to those who cannot remain celibate
• What is a sacrament?

  An outward sign of an invisible grace
• What religion were most of the early Church?

  Jewish
• What do Roman Catholics view marriage as?

  A sacrament
• Is divorce an option for Roman Catholics?


  No
• What happens when Roman Catholics are not recognising their marriage?

  They will not be allowed to take holy communion
• What is a vocation?

  A person's employment or main occupation, especially regarded as worthy or requiring dedication
• What is an example of a vocation?

  Raising a christian family
• What happened in the West in the 4th century?

  Priests, monks and nuns were to remain celibate
• What do Eastern Churches expect of Priests and Bishops?

  Priests are expected to marry, Bishops are to remain celibate
• What did Martin Luther say about marriage?

  Marriage is a worthy thing... belongs to the realm of the government