Pastoral Outreach to Christian Marriage
Formation, Preparation, Celebration, and Continuing Education
Table of Contents
Home
- In the Spirit of Cana
- Table of Contents
- Acknowledgements
- Preface
- Introduction
- Formation
- Preparation
- 2.1 Our Catholic Heritage
- 2.2 Responsibilities of the Archdiocese
- 2.3 Responsibilities of the Parish
- 2.4 Responsibilities of the Engaged Couple
- 2.5 Preparation Process
- 2.6 Special Circumstances
- 2.6.1 Marriage After a Previous Bond
- 2.6.2 Marriage After the Death of a Spouse
- 2.6.3 Marriage After a Declaration of Nullity from the Tribunal
- 2.6.4 Children from a Previous (Non-Marital) Relationship
- 2.6.5 Canonical Impediments
- 2.6.6 Cohabitation
- 2.6.7 Persons with Mental Illness
- 2.6.8 Weddings Taking Place in Other Dioceses
- 2.6.9 Convalidation (Re-Validation/“Blessing the Marriage”)
- 2.6.10 Marriage to a Member of Another Christian Church
- 2.6.11 Marriage to a Member of a Non-Christian Religion
- 2.6.12 Non-Practicing Catholics
- 2.6.13 Non-Registered Couples
- 2.6.14 Cross-Cultural/Interracial Marriages
- 2.6.15 Immigration Issues
- 2.6.16 Previous Abortion
- 2.6.17 Health Concerns
- 2.6.18 Marriage of Minors
- 2.6.19 Pregnancy
- 2.6.20 Extended Separation Before or After the Wedding
- 2.6.21 Older Couple
- 2.6.22 Fulfillment of Requirements of Church Law
- 2.7 Process for Special Circumstances
- Celebration
- Continuing Education
- Conclusion
- Appendices
- Appendix A: Individual Diriment Impediments
- A.1 Canon 1083 (Lack of age)
- A.2 Canon 1084 (Impotence)
- A.3 Canon 1085 (Prior bond or ligamen)
- A.4 Canon 1086 (Disparity of cult)
- A.5 Canon 1087 (Sacred orders)
- A.6 Canon 1088 (Religious profession)
- A.7 Canon 1089 (Abduction)
- A.8 Canon 1090 (Crime)
- A.9 Canon 1091 (Consanguinity)
- A.10 Canon 1092 (Affinity)
- A.11 Canon 1093 (Public propriety)
- A.12 Canon 1094 (Legal adoption)
- Appendix B: Pastoral Aid to Enhance Dialogue with an Engaged Couple
- Appendix C: Recommended Outline for Marriage Ministry Contacts
- Appendix D: Marriage Preparation Programs
- Appendix E: FOCCUS Premarital Inventory
- Appendix F: Natural Family Planning (NFP)
- Appendix G: Marriage and Family Resources
- Appendix H: Anniversary Blessing of a Married Couple
- Appendix I: Prayer of the Engaged
- Appendix J: Prayers of the Faithful
- Appendix K: Marriage Ministry Certification Program
- Appendix L: Gaudium et Spes: Fostering the Nobility of Marriage and the Family (Excerpts)
- Appendix M: Glossary of Terms
- Appendix N: References
- Appendix O: Statistical Data on Marriage
- Appendix P: Helpful Quotes and Insights
- Appendix Q: WMD Sample Prayer Services & Liturgies
- Appendix A: Individual Diriment Impediments
- Other Resources
