The Sacrament of Marriage
The Sacrament of Marriage is an invitation from God for a
man and woman to deepen their experience of the love of God by joining in a
covenant relationship with each other. As a sacrament, this relationship must be
visible to others as a faithful, life-long union which is open to bringing life
into the world. The vocation of marriage requires that you enter into this
sacrament with freedom and with full knowledge of the challenges, responsibilities
and joys of married life.
This sacrament is the beginning
of your life-long commitment and it is rooted in love of God and supported by the
community of faith. The exchange of marriage vows in the sacrament is a pledge
to love, respect and nurture each other all the days of your life together.
A Few Helpful Links:
US
Conference of Catholic Bishops FAQs on Marriage
USCCB: Natural Family Planning
Couple to
Couple League: Natural Family Planning