Theology of Matrimony
The SacramentsMarriage
10 lessonsThe matrimonial covenant is a partnership between spouses. Through the free exchange of vows, husband and wife promise to love, honor, and be true to one another for the rest of their lives. In this course, you will learn about the unitive and procreative ends of marriage, the mutual subordination of spouses, and the indissolubility of this sacred bond.What you will learn
- what constitutes a valid marriage vow
- the differences between sacramental and non-sacramental wedding ceremonies
- whether marriage perdures in Heaven
- the form and matter of the sacrament
Course Content
Lesson 1: Holiness and Sacrament of Marriage
Lesson 2: Natural Marriage and Supernatural Sacrament
Lesson 3: The Sacrament of Marriage: Form and Matter
Lesson 4: Ends of Marriage
Lesson 5: Indissolubility and Fidelity
Lesson 6: What Is Necessary for a Valid Vow?
Lesson 7: Liturgy of Marriage
Lesson 8: Marriage as Mutual Service and Consecration in Christ
Lesson 9: Does Marriage Perdure in Heaven?
Lesson 10: Annulments
Instructors
Fr. Cajetan Cuddy, O.P.Assistant Professor of Dogmatic and Moral Theology, Dominican House of Studies.
Fr. Jordan Schmidt, O.P.Assistant Professor of Sacred Scripture and Director of Pastoral Field Education, Dominican House of Studies.
Fr. Dominic Legge, O.P.President and Associate Professor of Dogmatic Theology, Dominican House of Studies.
Fr. Innocent Smith, O.P.Assistant Professor of Dogmatic Theology and Pastoral Studies, Dominican House of Studies.
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