Faith & Life Grade 7 · Chapter 29 · The Sacrament of Matrimony
Who Gives the Sacrament of Marriage?
Matrimony is unusual among the sacraments: in the Latin Church, the bride and groom give the sacrament to each other. The priest or deacon receives their consent and blesses them in the name of the Church (CCC 1623, 1626-1630).
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Discuss each question before revealing the answer.
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The couple gives the sacrament to each other. What does that tell you about how seriously they should take their vows?
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.