The Sacrament of Marriage

Study Notes

Paul's Recommendation for Monogamous Marriage

Advocates for monogamous marriage as a means to promote stability and mutual fidelity.
Emphasizes the spiritual significance and commitment that comes with a single-marriage union.

God-given Charisms

Identifies charisms as special gifts or abilities that individuals receive from God to serve others.
Considers the vocation of marriage as one of the manifestations of these charisms.

Purpose of Marriage

Marriage is viewed as a covenant that reflects God’s enduring love.
Serves both the individual and the wider community, fostering growth and companionship.

Celebration within Marriage

Celebrates the union between spouses, highlighting love and commitment.
Acknowledges the sacramental nature of marriage, reinforcing its sacred significance.

Influence of Spouses and Children

Recognizes the profound impact spouses have on each other’s spiritual and ethical development.
Highlights the role of parents in shaping the moral and social character of their children.

Nature of Marriage in the Family Code of the Philippines

Defined as a partnership between a man and a woman aimed at establishing a family.
Encompasses emotional, physical, and social dimensions of a shared life.

Foundation of Family

Family is founded on marriage, forming the basic unit of society.
Acts as a crucial building block for shared values and communal stability.

Essential Requisites for Valid Marriage

Requires consent of both parties, lawful age, capacity to contract, and a marriage license.
Emphasizes the absence of impediments such as previous marriages or close kinship.

Property Relations during Marriage

Establishes that property acquired during marriage is jointly owned, barring pre-existing individual assets.
Sets rules for managing property, ensuring fairness in ownership and division upon separation.

Governing Factor of Marriage Nature and Consequences

Governed by the Family Code's provisions which articulate rights, duties, and the legal framework surrounding marriage.
Impacts how marriages are formed, maintained, and dissolved, defining the legal relationships among spouses.

Description

Test your knowledge of the sacrament of marriage and its significance with this quiz. Explore the purpose of marriage, the roles of procreation and complementarity, and the perspectives on marriage, celibacy, and widowhood as discussed in the Letters of Paul.