Preparing for the Sacrament of Matrimony
When a couple becomes engaged, they immediately are placed into a mind of planning.
But what all do they need to do in preparation for a Catholic Marriage?
Steps for getting married Catholic Common QuestionsQ: Who can receive the Sacrament of Marriage?
A: To be married in the Catholic Church you must be:
Q: When would you receive the Sacrament of Marriage? A: A person would receive holy matrimony when two people love each other unconditionally. Q: How often can you receive the Sacrament of marriage? A: Generally, only once in the Catholic Church, UNLESS you have your marriage nullified or your spouse dies. Q: Where can the Sacrament of Marriage be received? A: The Catholic Church provides three different forms of celebrating the Rite of Marriage. When two Catholics are marrying, the celebration will normally take place within a Mass. The second form, which does not include a Mass, is used when a Catholic marries another baptized Christian. A third form, also outside Mass, is usually celebrated when a Catholic marries someone who is not baptized. The second and third forms are structured around the celebration of the Liturgy of the Word. |
This is my commandment: love one another as I love you. No one has greater love than this, to lay down one’s life for one’s friends. |