Support for Engaged Couples in Preparation for a Catholic Marriage

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ID3329464
AutoresUrszula Dudziak (0000-0001-5144-7708, John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin, autor de correspondencia)
Año2024
Volumen15
Número4
Páginas460
Fecha de publicación2024-04-08
Peer ReviewedSí
Open AccessSí
TipoARTICLE
RevistaReligions (JOURNAL)
Identificadores de la revistaISSN: 2077-1444 • E-ISSN: 2077-1444
EditorialMDPI AG (PUBLISHER • IT)
DOI10.3390/rel15040460
OpenAlexW4394566119
IdiomaEN
Citas recibidas2
Referencias citadas6

Marriage can be solemnised in a non-religious setting, through a declaration given before a civil servant. Alternatively, it may incorporate a religious dimension and take place in a church, with an accompanying prayer, the presence of a priest, and a blessing. Quoting from the Old and New Testaments, the author highlights the fundamental aspects of marriage within the Catholic Church. The author also explores the tasks and characteristics of marriage, comparing the declaration made at the Registry Office for secular marriages with the vows exchanged during a church wedding. The article also draws attention to the premarital counselling offered by the Catholic Church, provided by priests and family life counsellors. This counselling is a valuable and necessary resource for engaged couples as they prepare for marriage and parenthood. It can help couples with two important tasks: expressing love and transmitting life

Sociology · Family Dynamics and Relationships · Gender Studies · Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions · Psychology · Reproductive Health and Contraception

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