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What is the Domestic Church?
Ecclesia domestica, a name for the family that signifies a miniature church
What is Epiclesis?
The prayer said by the priest that asks God to send down the sanctifying power of the Holy Spirit
What does Convalidation mean?
Making an invalid marriage valid within the Church through a new expression of the spouses' consent; sometimes referred to as the blessing of marriage
What is an Express Dispensation?
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What does Consent refer to in the context of marriage?
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What is the Latin Church?
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What is the Nuptial Blessing?
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What are Impediments in the context of marriage?
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What does disposition mean in regard to sacramental grace?
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Marriage for Catholics is not simply a ___ between a man and a woman. It is a ___ relationship based on promises made.
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In a Catholic understanding, marriage is a sacred covenant between the man and woman, who pledged to one another a lifelong, faithful, and fruitful love and between the couple and God; even if one party in the covenant breaks it, the covenant still remains.
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How do the spouses give Christ's grace to one another?
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What does the marriage in a church during mass signify?
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Who are the ministers of the sacrament of matrimony in the Latin Church?
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What are the elements of the mass emphasized during the celebration of marriage?
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Why did God create marriage?
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What is the similar understanding of marriage that most cultures and religions throughout history share?
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Can marriages between non-baptized persons share in the fundamental nature of marriage?
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How does a sacramental marriage differ from a natural marriage?
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What are the prerequisites for a valid sacramental marriage?
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What is the difference between an impediment to marriage and a diriment impediment to marriage?
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What are the three main impediment categories to marriage?
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What are the impediments of divine law?
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What are the impediments reserved to the Pope alone?
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What are the impediments dispensable by a local bishop?
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What does impotence refer to in the context of marriage?
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What does prior marriage imply in the context of marriage?
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Study Notes
Key Concepts in Marriage Theology
- Domestic Church: Refers to the family as a miniature church, known in Latin as ecclesia domestica.
- Epiclesis: A prayer by the priest invoking the Holy Spirit’s sanctifying power during the sacrament.
- Convalidation: The process of making an invalid marriage valid within the Church by restating the spouses' consent.
- Express Dispensation: Church permission allowing a person to bypass a canonical requirement or impediment to marriage.
- Consent: A fundamental aspect of marriage; a voluntary act where spouses give themselves to each other.
Church Structure and Marriage
- Latin Church: The principal body of the Roman Catholic Church, characterized by the use of Latin Rite liturgies and distinctive canon law.
- Nuptial Blessing: Prayers offered after the couple's consent, typically emphasizing blessings for the bride and groom.
- Impediments: External factors render individuals ineligible for sacramental or legal marriage.
Spiritual and Sacramental Nature of Marriage
- Disposition: The attitude of openness to receiving sacramental grace, crucial for the validity of sacraments.
- Marriage as Contract and Covenant: In Catholic teaching, marriage is viewed as both a contract and a covenant, signifying a deep commitment.
- Sacred Covenant: Marriage is a holy commitment between spouses and God, remaining valid even if one partner breaches the covenant.
Celebrating Marriage in the Church
- Role of Spouses: In the Latin Church, the bride and groom are the ministers of the sacrament of matrimony.
- Elements of the Mass: Key components include the Liturgy of the Word, spouses' consent, the nuptial blessing, and the reception of Holy Communion.
- Marriage in the Context of Mass: Celebrating marriage within Mass signifies God's presence and the connection to the paschal mystery.
Foundations and Requirements of Marriage
- God’s Purpose for Marriage: Establishes marriage as a natural institution intended for family growth.
- Cross-Cultural Understanding: Most cultures view marriage as a permanent bond that nurtures family formation.
- Sacramental vs. Natural Marriage: A sacramental marriage incorporates Christ’s covenant and reflects divine love to the world.
Requirements for Valid Marriage
- Prerequisites: Valid sacramental marriages require sacraments of initiation, freedom from prior marriages, voluntary consent, and legal marrying age.
- Impediment Definitions: An impediment is any obstacle to marriage; a diriment impediment prevents marital union entirely.
Categories of Impediments
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Types of Impediments:
- Divine Law Impediments: Include impotence, prior marriage, and consanguinity.
- Papal Reserved Impediments: Include conjugal ties, holy orders, and perpetual chastity vows.
- Local Church Dispensations: Include situations involving affinity, adoption, abduction, and public propriety.
Specific Impediments
- Impotence: Inability to consummate the marriage prohibits an individual from marrying.
- Prior Marriage: Existing, non-nullified marriages preclude additional marriages.
- Consanguinity: Relational proximity—certain blood relationships can make marriage invalid.
These notes encompass essential terms, definitions, and concepts from Catholic marriage theology, focusing on sacramental understanding and the Church's teachings.
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