A Topic of Moral Theology

The effects of betrothal

The obligation to marry; the duty of chastity; betrothal to one bars betrothal to another; parental consent.

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what an engagement obliges (ed.)

In the index as Betrothals (Sponsalia) · Betrothal · Earnest money · Gifts · Penalty · Action · Betrothal earnest-money · Betrothed parties · Civil courts · Conventional penalty · Delay · Efficacy of betrothal · Faith · Fine · Husband · Intercourse apt for generation · Money

In the manuals

Summa of Moral Theology (Summa Theologiae Moralis)

Vol. III, Book Eight. On Matrimony., Question Three. On Betroth…, Article Three. On the Effects of Betrothals., nn. 539 & 540 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)

A Manual of Moral Theology for English-Speaking Countries

Vol. II, Bk. IX, Chapter II. The Effects of Betrothal, nn. 1, 2, 3 & 4 (4 passages — hover a number to read it)

Moral Enchiridion, Comprising Select Decrees and Definitions of the Holy See, of Ecumenical Councils and of the Sacred Roman Congregations (Enchiridion Morale), Fourth Edition

Bucceroni, Moral Enchiridion (4th ed., 1905), On Matrimony, n. 919 (3 passages — hover a number to read it)

Compendium of Moral Theology of Fr. John Peter Gury, S.J., with the Notes of Antonio Ballerini, S.J.

Vol. II, Treatise on Matrimony, Ch. I, Article II. On the Obligation and Effects of Betrothals, nn. 726, 727, 728, 729 & 730 (19 passages — hover a number to read it)

Synopsis of Moral and Pastoral Theology

Vol. I, Matrimony, and Holy Orders, On Marriage (Volume I), Chapter II: On Marriage as Sacrament, nn. 834, 835, 836 & 837 (4 passages — hover a number to read it)

A Handbook of Moral Theology (Koch–Preuss)

Vol. V, Pt. I, Ch. V, Sect. 10, B. Restitution in Particular, Article 2: The Duty of Restitution Arising From Broken Matrimonial Engagements, nn. ¶3, ¶4 & ¶5 (3 passages — hover a number to read it)

On Chastity and on the Contrary Vices: A Doctrinal and Moral Treatise

Vermeersch, On Chastity, Part Two: Casuistry, Section Two: On the Mutual Familiar Intercourse of Those Betrothed for the Future, n. 298 — The mutual obligation of fidelity.. 298. - True betrothals or promises having been made, betrothed persons are bound by a certain mutual obligation to abstain from every other carnal commerce, so that those who sin lustfully with others are to be regarded … Read in context →

Manuale Theologiae Moralis

Vol. III, Pt. II, Tr. X, Ch. VI, That Is, On Betrothals, The Examination Of The Par…, And The Banns, Art. I, § 4. On The Effects Of Betrothals, nn. ¶98, 715 & 716 (3 passages — hover a number to read it)

Institutiones Morales Alphonsianae

Vol. II, Part Third: On the Sacrame…, Tr. VIII, Ch. I, Article II: On The Effects And On The Obligation Of Betrothals, nn. ¶1952, ¶1953, ¶1954 & ¶1955 (4 passages — hover a number to read it)

Theologia Moralis Sancti Alphonsi: Reduced into a Compendium

Vol. II, Treatise on Matrimony, Ch. I, Article II. On the Obligation and Effects of Betrothals, nn. ¶1529 & ¶1530 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)

Summa Theologiae Moralis

Vol. III, Special Moral Theology: On…, Treatise: On Matrimony, Second Part: On the Celebr…, Question One: On Espousals, n. 833 (13 passages — hover a number to read it)

Compendium of Moral Theology

Vol. II, Tr. XVIII, Ch. I, Article II. On the Obligation and Effects of Betrothals, nn. 839, 840, 840, Q. 2 & 840, Q. 3 (4 passages — hover a number to read it)

Cases of Conscience for English-Speaking Countries, Volume II

Slater, Cases II, Matrimony, Case 2. An Action for Breach of Promise, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3, ¶4, ¶5, ¶6, ¶7, ¶8, ¶9, ¶10, ¶11 & ¶12 (12 passages — hover a number to read it)

Slater, Cases II, Matrimony, Case 3. A Promise Confirmed by Oath, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3, ¶4, ¶5, ¶6, ¶7, ¶8, ¶9, ¶10 & ¶11 (11 passages — hover a number to read it)

Slater, Cases II, Matrimony, Case 4. Debts of Betrothed, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3, ¶4, ¶5, ¶6, ¶7, ¶8, ¶9, ¶10, ¶11 & ¶12 (12 passages — hover a number to read it)

Manual of Moral Theology (Manuale Theologiae Moralis)

Vol. II, Bk. III, Tr. VIII, Diss. I, Pt. I, Sect. III, Chapter II. On Conditional Betrothals, n. 671 — I. Betrothals under a condition concerning the past or the present are valid or not valid according as the condition has been fulfilled or has not been fulfilled. Those who doubt about the fulfillment are bound to inquir… Read in context →

Vol. II, Bk. III, Tr. VIII, Diss. I, Pt. I, Sect. III, Ch. II, Scholion. On Accidental Elements of Betrothals, n. 672 — I. A penalty is added to betrothals if the parties agree that something is to be paid by the one withdrawing. A stipulation of a penalty to be paid by one withdrawing justly is illicit and invalid, as being injurious to … Read in context →

Treated under the broader heading Betrothal and Banns — McHugh–Callan, Moral Theology · Bucceroni, Commentaries (1910) · Bucceroni, Institutions of Moral Theology · Bucceroni, Cases of Conscience · Vermeersch, Theologia Moralis · Merkelbach, Pastoral Questions · Palmieri, On Christian Marriage · Concina, Compendium · The Casuist · 1917 Code of Canon Law · Decretum of Gratian · Decretals of Gregory IX · Liber Sextus — these works do not divide the matter as finely as we do here, so their treatment stands one heading up (ed.)