7 Questions
At what age can a man enter into a valid marriage?
16
Which of the following is NOT a specific diriment impediment to marriage?
Belonging to different religions
What is the maximum degree of consanguinity allowed for a valid marriage in the collateral line?
4th degree
Who cannot contract a valid marriage together?
All of the above
What is the effect of public propriety on marriage?
It nullifies marriage in the direct line
Who cannot validly attempt marriage?
All of the above
What is the effect of antecedent and perpetual impotence on marriage?
It nullifies marriage by its very nature
Study Notes
Marriage Requirements and Restrictions
- A man can enter into a valid marriage at the age of 16.
Diriment Impediments to Marriage
- Insanity is NOT a specific diriment impediment to marriage.
Consanguinity in Marriage
- The maximum degree of consanguinity allowed for a valid marriage in the collateral line is up to the fourth degree (i.e., first cousins).
Prohibited Marriages
- The following persons cannot contract a valid marriage together:
- Close blood relatives (e.g., parent-child, siblings)
- Adopted child and adoptive parent
- Step-parent and step-child
- In-laws (e.g., brother-in-law and sister-in-law)
Public Propriety and Marriage
- Public propriety does not render a marriage invalid, but a marriage that violates public propriety may be considered invalid.
Ineligible Parties to Marriage
- The following persons cannot validly attempt marriage:
- Minors (under 16 for girls and under 16 for boys)
- Insane or mentally incompetent individuals
- Persons already married (polygamy)
- Persons related by adoption or affinity
Impotence and Marriage
- Antecedent and perpetual impotence (i.e., from birth or permanent impotence) renders a marriage invalid.
"Test Your Knowledge on Diriment Impediments to Marriage in Canon Law: From Age Restrictions to Impotence. Take this quiz to learn about the specific criteria that make a marriage invalid, including age limitations and physical impediments, according to Canon Law. Challenge your understanding of diriment impediments and enhance your knowledge on Catholic marriage regulations."
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