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Describe the Catholic Ideal of the Sacrament of Marriage, Outlining How Catholic Couples are Prepared for Sacrament
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Describe the Catholic Ideal of the Sacrament of Marriage, Outlining How Catholic Couples are Prepared for Sacrament In the Catholic view, marriage is that it is sacramental. This means that marriage is a covenant relationship between the man and woman involved and hence it is voluntary and boundless. Its clear purpose is the begetting of children and mutual companionship and help. Virginity however, is the preferred state in Catholic belief. The primary purpose of marriage is to fulfill a vocation in the nature of man and woman, for the procreation and education of children, and to stand as a symbol of the mystical union between Christ and his Church. Fertility is a good, a gift and an end of marriage. By giving life, spouses participate in God's fatherhood. Marriage demands a total and definitive gift of persons to one another. It is not just a contract made between two persons,...
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