What is Matrimony?

What is Matrimony?

• A. The sacrament by which bishops are chosen
• B. The sacrament by which the body is washed
• C. The sacrament by which the priest is ordained
• D. The sacrament uniting a baptized man and woman in a lifelong covenant.

Answer: (D)

Matrimony is the sacrament that unites a baptized man and woman in a lifelong covenant. In this sacrament, the couple freely gives their consent to love and be faithful to one another, with the Church blessing and God’s grace helping them live out that vocation. It is about forming a lasting bond that open to God’s plan for family, mutual support, and, if God wills, the upbringing of children. This is distinct from other sacraments or rites: bishops being chosen is related to Holy Orders, washing the body is baptism, and ordaining a priest is also Holy Orders. Matrimony stands as the sacred union of a man and woman committed for life.

Matrimony is the sacrament that unites a baptized man and woman in a lifelong covenant. In this sacrament, the couple freely gives their consent to love and be faithful to one another, with the Church blessing and God’s grace helping them live out that vocation. It is about forming a lasting bond that open to God’s plan for family, mutual support, and, if God wills, the upbringing of children. This is distinct from other sacraments or rites: bishops being chosen is related to Holy Orders, washing the body is baptism, and ordaining a priest is also Holy Orders. Matrimony stands as the sacred union of a man and woman committed for life.