Faith & Life Grade 7 · Chapter 29 · The Sacrament of Matrimony
The Two Purposes of Marriage
God gave marriage two purposes that belong together: the good of the spouses, who help each other toward heaven, and the procreation and education of children (CCC 1601, 1652-1654, 2363).
Explore the idea
Read each example and decide which purpose it mainly serves. Some serve both.
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Discuss the connection
How do your parents or another married couple you know help each other get to heaven?
An original interactive exercise for Faith & Life Grade 7, Chapter 29 (“The Sacrament of Matrimony”). Grounded in Scripture and the Catechism of the Catholic Church.