Christian Wisdom for Married Life
The SacramentsMarriage
4 lessonsIn the sacrament of marriage, spouses give themselves to each other and lay down their lives for each other, mirroring Christ’s sacrifice on the cross. For Christians, marriage is the path to sanctity that God has prepared for the spouses.
From Theology of the Body to life in the household, married lay persons share their experiences and wisdom on marriage and family life. This course is a supplement to our Theology of Matrimony course.What you will learn
- Aquinas's three goods of marriage
- St. Paul's teaching on submission in marriage
- How to prepare for life in the household
- Fr. Dominic Legge's rules for dating
Course Content
Lesson 1: Friendship in Marriage
Lesson 2: The Vocation of Parenthood
Lesson 3: Natural Family Planning
Lesson 4: Pauline Submission
Instructors
Nathaniel Peters, Ph.D.Director, Morningside Institute.
Prof. Jane Sloan Peters, Ph.D.Assistant Professor of Religious Studies, College of Mount Saint Vincent.
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