Humanae Vitae
Who wrote Humanae Vitae
Pope Paul VI
Who can witness the vows in a Sacramental marriage?
Priest or a deacon
Marriage is a ________________ relationship
Sacramental
As a response to the acceptance of contraceptives/birth control after 1930 when the Anglican Church allowed for it.
When entering into marriage, a couple is entering into what?
A covenant, the mystery of the union between Christ and the Church.
Who do you need in order to get married in the Church?
1. Priest/Deacon
2. Two official witnesses
3. Bride and Groom
According to Humanae Vitae, what is responsible parenthood referring to?
Responsible Parenthood refers to the way parents raise their children.
What are the 3 basic conditions necessary for a marriage to be necessary in the Catholic Church?
1. Baptized
2. Free too marry
3. Mutual consent
When taking their vows, a couple agrees to what three things?
1. To give themselves freely
2. To honor the other for the rest of their lives
3. Accept children and bring them up in the Church
What was Pope Paul VI's positive prediction in Humanae Vitae?
That people would grow in self-mastery, which drives out selfishness, depends responsibility, and make marital love more meaningful.
What is the difference between a civil annulment and an annulment in the Catholic Church?
Civil "annulment" is a divorced.
A annulment in the Catholic Church is a declaration that the marriage was not valid due to some impediment
A married couple is a witness to what?
God's faithful love
What where Pope Paul VI's four main predictions of what would happen due to the increase in contraceptives?
1. Increased infidelity
2. Loss of respect for women
3. Abuse of power
4. Unlimited dominion
What are some impediments that would be grounds for an annulment?
One persons not giving full consent
One or both persons involved not being baptized
Lack of due discretionThe absence of intention to have children
The absence of intention to remain faithful/remain togetherDefect of form
What are the four important components of authentic love? (between a husband and wife)
1. Free
2. Total
3. Faithful
4. Fruitful