HOLY MATRIMONY FORM
"I, (recipient), take you, (recipient), to be my wife/husband. I promise to be true to you in good times and in bad, in sickness and in health. I will love you and honor you all the days of my life. HOLY MATRIMONY MATTER
Mutual consent to live together as husband and wife in the marriage covenant and the consummation of the sacrament. HOLY MATRIMONY MINISTER
The bride and the groom are the ministers of the sacrament in the presence of the Church as a witness. WHAT ARE THE EFFECTS OF HOLY MATRIMONY?
The two become "one flesh", perpetual and exclusive covenant partnership, and free, total, faithful, and fruitful nuptial love. HOW MANY TIMES CAN SOMEONE ENTER INTO THE SACRAMENT OF HOLY MATRIMONY?
Once and to one spouse as long as that spouse is living. If one spouse dies, the other spouse may validly remarry. |