Final Flashcards
(18 cards)
the sacrament that celebrated the lifelong covenant or partnership (communion) between a man and a woman both for their mutual well-being and also for the procreation and education of their children.
marriage or matrimony
free consent and consummation (sexual intercourse) after the giving of consent.
Conditions for validity of marriage
A valid marriage cannot be dissolved or undone. The sacrament of marriage which satisfies the conditions for validity is permanent; therefore a second marriage cannot occur
Indissolubility
a declaration of nullity. This declares that the sacrament of marriage never occurred due to the lack of conditions particularly those of consent or capacity. A church annulment does not affect the legal marriage which must be ended in divorce
Annulment
free choice and the ability to agree with the marriage; the “quality” of the consent also counts
Consent
to carry out the responsibilities of marriage
Capacity
the bride and the groom
Ministers of the sacrament of marriage
to act as the official witness for the church. For a serious reason this may be dispensed by the bishop. If a marriage of a Catholic was not witnessed by a priest (unless dispensed by the bishop) the marriage lacks validity or nullity due to “lack of form.”
Role of the clergy (priest, deacon, bishop)
sacrament if two baptized persons enter into it. Therefore, a marriage between two baptized non-Catholics is considered sacramental
Sacrament of Marriage
Matter and Form
=Material and Words
The bread and wine
Eucharist: Matter
the Eucharistic prayer and the words of Consecration “this is my body, this is my blood.”
Eucharist: Form
imposition of hands and signing
Reconciliation: Matter
words of absolution, “I absolve you from your sin, in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Reconciliation: Form
imposition of hands and anointing with oil
Anointing of the Sick: Matter
“Through this holy anointing may the Lord in his love and mercy help you with the grace of the Holy Spirit.”
Anointing of the Sick: Form
holding right hands and giving verbal acknowledgement of free consent.
Marriage: Matter
vows with some verbal form of commitment, such as “I do.”
Marriage: Form
