Humanae Vitae
Getting Married in the Church
The Sacrament of Matrimony
100

Who wrote Humanae Vitae

Pope Paul VI

100

Who can witness the vows in a Sacramental marriage?

Priest or a deacon 

100

Marriage is a ________________ relationship 

Sacramental

200
Why did Pope Paul VI write Humanae Vitae?

As a response to the acceptance of contraceptives/birth control after 1930 when the Anglican Church allowed for it.

200

When entering into marriage, a couple is entering into what?

A covenant, the mystery of the union between Christ and the Church.

200

Who do you need in order to get married in the Church?

1. Priest/Deacon

2. Two official witnesses 

3. Bride and Groom 

300

According to Humanae Vitae, what is responsible parenthood referring to?

Responsible Parenthood refers to the way parents raise their children. 

300

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 

300

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

400

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.

400

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 

400

A married couple is a witness to what?

God's faithful love

500

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 

500

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 discretion 


The absence of intention to have children 

The absence of intention to remain faithful/remain together 


Defect of form 

500

What are the four important components of authentic love? (between a husband and wife)

1. Free

2. Total 

3. Faithful 

4. Fruitful