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 Sacrament of Matrimony

"A covenant or partnership of life between a man and a woman, which is ordered to the well-being of the spouses and to the procreation and upbringing of children.  When validly contracted between two baptized people, marriage is a sacrament."  (Catechism of the Catholic Church - glossary)

For Archdiocesan Marriage Policies- see:

Liturgy - Marriage Policies
 
 
 
 
 
  See also: 

Department of Canonical Services and Tribunal for topics on:

Catholic Church Teaching on Marriage:

Scriptural Basis

Second Vatican Council

Canonical Description of Marriage

What is Marriage?

What makes a Marriage?

Form and Place of Marriage

Annulments