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Catholic AnswerThe sacrament of Matrimony is a pledge of faithfulness and love between a man and a woman that is witnessed by the Church and God. Through this sacrament God gives to the couple the graces necessary for their state in life. Thus "authentic married love is caught up into divine love." (Gaudium et spes 48 § 1). The marriage covenant is a sign of the marriage covenant between Our Blessed Lord (Jesus Christ) and His Church (the Catholic Church)..
from The Catechism of the Catholic Church, second edition, English translation 1994
The grace of the sacrament of Matrimony
1641 "By reason of their state in life and of their order, [Christian spouses] have their own special gifts in the People of God." (Lumen Gentium 11 § 2) This grace proper to the sacrament of Matrimony is intended to perfect the couple's love and to strengthen their indissoluble unity. By this grace they "help one another to attain holiness in their married life and in welcoming and educating their children." (Lumen Gentium 11 § 2; cf. Lumen Gentium 41)
The couple administers the sacrament . The priest witnesses and b validates the marriage.
Matrimony, sometimes styled Holy Matrimony.
While the priest or deacon witness the matrimony, in the Western Church (i.e. Roman Catholics), the minister of the Sacrament of marriage is the couple themselves. They do so by their mutual consent. In the East however, due to the different development of the theology of matrimony, the presiding priest or bishop is the minister of the sacrament.
To the best of my knowledge the only other name for the sacrament of matrimony is the sacrament of marriage.
a sacrament of service
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The liturgical color for matrimony is white.
If and when you get married in a church
Roman Catholic AnswerAll of the sacraments were instituted by Jesus Christ while He was on earth, including matrimony.
The sacrament of matrimony is a ritual.
In the sacrament of matrimony, a priest or deacon serves as a witness to the marriage vows exchanged between the couple, ensuring that the ceremony adheres to the Church's teachings. They also provide guidance and support to the couple, helping them understand the spiritual significance of marriage. Additionally, the priest or deacon may lead the liturgical aspects of the ceremony, invoking God's blessing on the union.
Marriage is a Sacrament of Service (Mission) and not one of healing. Matrimony, according to the general opinion of theologians, is defined: The conjugal union of man and woman, contracted between two qualified persons, which obliges them to live together throughout life (Catechism of Trent on Matrimony).In a sense, marriage can be a "sacrament of healing," in that, as the couple begins their journey there is a period of discovery that may reveal past aches and pains. If the couple works together on coming to terms with these emotions, "healing" will take place and a stronger emotional connection will develop and the foundations of the marriage will be strengthened.