Marriage/Matrimony

• Marriage - A legally and socially sanctioned union, usually between a man and a woman, that is regulated by laws, rules, customs, beliefs, and attitudes.
• 1. Preparation and formation

  The couple undergoes pre-marriage counseling and discussions with clergy to understand the sacramental and lifelong nature of marriage
• 2. nuptial mass or wedding ceremony

  The ceremony takes the form of a Nuptial Mass or a wedding ceremony with the Rite of Marriage, where the couple exchanges vows and rings.
• 3. Exchange of Vows and Rings

  The couple publicly exchanges their marital vows and rings, symbolizing their commitment to each other.
• 4. Blessing and exchange of consent

  The priest or deacon leads the couple in the exchange of consent, reflecting their mutual decision to marry.
• 5. Blessing of the marriage

  The priest or deacon offers a blessing for the couple, invoking God's grace and guidance for their married life.
• 6. Nuptial blessing

  The couple receives a special blessing asking for God's grace and guidance for their marriage.
• 7. Liturgy of Eucharist

  If included, the Eucharist is celebrated, emphasizing the spiritual significance of the marriage sacrament.
• 8. Signing of the marriage register

  The couple, witnesses, and clergy sign the marriage register, formalizing the marriage in the eyes of the Church and the state.
• Indissolubility: Stress on the permanence of marriage.
• Role of Love and Fidelity: Core principles in maintaining a strong marital bond.
• Marriage - Lifelong union between a man and a woman.
• It is the 5th sacrament
• "Humanae Vitae": Encyclical on marital ethics.
• "Familiaris Consortio": Apostolic exhortation on the role of the Christian family.