Support for Engaged Couples in Preparation for a Catholic Marriage

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ID3329464
AuthorsUrszula Dudziak (0000-0001-5144-7708, John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin, corresponding author)
Year2024
Volume15
Issue4
Pages460
Publication date2024-04-08
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueReligions (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 2077-1444 • E-ISSN: 2077-1444
PublisherMDPI AG (PUBLISHER • IT)
DOI10.3390/rel15040460
OpenAlexW4394566119
LanguageEN
Citations received2
References cited6

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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