A Topic of Moral Theology
Marriage as a sacrament: minister, matter and form
The contract is the sacrament; the parties as ministers; the Church's authority; the state of grace.
The works themselves ask 98 questions under this heading — see them together with their answers.
Within this topic
- The Existence of the Sacrament of Matrimony
- The Essence of the Sacrament of Matrimony
- The Effects of the Sacrament of Matrimony
- The Reception of the Sacrament of Marriage
Also asked about as…
sacrament of matrimony · wedding (ed.)
In the index as Matrimony (Matrimonium) · Marriage · Consent · Sacrament of marriage · Unbelievers · Nuptial Blessing · Blessing · Matrimonial consent · Sacrament of matrimony · Time · Consent of the will · Divorce · Form of Celebrating Marriage · Polygamy · Solemnity · Cause · Polyandry · Privilege · Acceptance · Archive · Baptism · Christianity and chastity · Closed Time · Condition
In the manuals
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A Manual of Moral Theology for English-Speaking Countries
Vol. II, Bk. IX, Ch. VI, Matter, and Form of Matrimony, nn. 1, 2 & 3 (3 passages — hover a number to read it)
Manual of Moral Theology (Manuale Theologiae Moralis)
Vol. II, Bk. III, Tr. VIII, Diss. II, Pt. II, Insofar as It Is a Sacrament, Particularly, n. ¶1 — We shall speak first of the sacrament of matrimony considered in itself, then of the ministration and form of celebration, finally of the reception of the sacrament of matrimony.Read in context →
Vol. II, Bk. III, Tr. VIII, Diss. II, Pt. II, Insofar as It Is a Sacrament, Particularly, Section I. On the Sacrament of Matrimony Considered in Itself, n. ¶1 — One must treat of the existence, essence, and effects of the sacrament of matrimony.Read in context →
Moral Theology: A Complete Course (McHugh & Callan)
Vol. II, Pt. II, Q. IV, Art. 4. Holy Orders; Matri…, The Elements of the Sacrament, n. 2794 — The Elements of Marriage as a Sacrament. The Elements of Marriage as a Sacrament.—(a) The matter and form of marriage are found in the contract, for the Sacrament is the natural pact elevated to the dignity of a sacred sign productive of grace. The remote matte… Read in context →
Vol. II, Pt. II, Q. IV, Art. 4. Holy Orders; Matri…, Duties in Reference to Marriage, n. 2795 — Duties in Connection with Marriage. Duties in Connection with Marriage.—The duties in reference to marriage as a permanent state of life were treated already in 2613 sqq., and we shall consider here only the duties that have to do with marriage as a contra… Read in context →
Institutions of Moral Theology (Institutiones Theologiae Moralis)
Vol. IV, On Marriage, II. On the Nature and Properties of Marriage, nn. 956–983 (28 passages)
Cases of Conscience, Proposed by Cardinal de Lugo, by Fr. Beniamino Elbel, by Fr. Ioannes Petrus Gury and by Other Authors, and Resolved (Casus conscientiae)
144. The Nature of Marriage, n. 1 (7 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. III, Article I. On the Nature of Matrimony, nn. 744, 745, 746, 747, 748, 749, 750, 751, 752, 753, 754, 755 & 756 (41 passages — hover a number to read it)
Vol. II, Treatise on Matrimony, Chapter IV. On the Matter and Form of Matrimony, n. 766 (3 passages — hover a number to read it)
Synopsis of Moral and Pastoral Theology
Vol. I, Matrimony, and Holy Orders, On Marriage (Volume I), On Marriage: Preliminary Notes, nn. 667, 668, 669 & 670 (4 passages — hover a number to read it)
Vol. I, Matrimony, and Holy Orders, On Marriage (Volume I), Chapter II: On Marriage as Sacrament, nn. 779, 797, 798, 799, 800, 801, 802, 803, 813, 814, 815, 816, 817 & 818 (14 passages — hover a number to read it)
What Is Marriage? A Catechism Arranged According to the Encyclical “Casti Connubii” of Pope Pius XI
Vermeersch, What Is Marriage?, God's Part in Marriage, nn. 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16 & 17 (11 passages — hover a number to read it)
Vermeersch, What Is Marriage?, Part One: The Blessings of…, The Third Blessing: Sacramental Quality, nn. 62–79 (18 passages)
Vermeersch, What Is Marriage?, Part Two: The Attack on Ma…, The Campaign Against the Sacrament, nn. 140–161 (22 passages)
On Chastity and on the Contrary Vices: A Doctrinal and Moral Treatise
Ch. II, Article II. The Christian Estimation of Matrimony, n. 110 — Whence the Christian rationale of matrimony is to be drawn.. 110. - A preliminary observation. In order that you may judge rightly concerning the perfection which Christ conferred upon the natural institution of matrimony, the present edifice is to be contemplated, rather than the… Read in context →
Ch. II, Art. II, I. On the Christian Institution of Matrimony, nn. ¶601, 111, ¶602, ¶603, ¶604, ¶605, ¶606, 112, ¶607, ¶608, ¶609, ¶610 & ¶611 (13 passages — hover a number to read it)
Theologia Moralis: Principles — Responses — Counsels
Vol. III, Bk. II, Treatise VIII: On Matrimony, nn. ¶1 & 739 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)
Manuale Theologiae Moralis
Vol. III, Pt. II, Tr. X, Ch. II, Insofar As It Is A Sacrament, n. ¶91 — This chapter is divided into four articles: 1. on the existence of the sacrament of matrimony; 2. on its matter and form; 3. on its minister; 4. on its subject.Read in context →
Vol. III, Pt. II, Tr. X, Ch. II, Insofar As It Is A Sacrament, Article I. On The Existence Of The Sacrament Of Matrimony, nn. 642, 643, 644, 645, 646, 647, 648, 649, 650, 651, 652 & 653 (12 passages — hover a number to read it)
Vol. III, Pt. II, Tr. X, Ch. II, Insofar As It Is A Sacrament, Article II. On The Matter And Form Of The Sacrament Of Matrimony, nn. ¶92 & 654 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)
Vol. III, Pt. II, Tr. X, Ch. II, Insofar As It Is A Sacrament, Article III. On The Minister Of The Sacrament Of Matrimony, nn. 655 & 656 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)
Vol. III, Pt. II, Tr. X, Ch. II, Insofar As It Is A Sacrament, Article IV. On The Subject Of The Sacrament Of Matrimony, nn. 657 & 658 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)
Institutiones Morales Alphonsianae
Vol. II, Part Third: On the Sacrame…, Tr. VIII, Chapter II: On The Nature Of Matrimony, n. ¶1 — We shall treat: 1. of the notion of matrimony; 2. of the matter, form, and minister; 3. of the properties of matrimony.Read in context →
Vol. II, Part Third: On the Sacrame…, Tr. VIII, Ch. II, Article I: On The Notion Of Matrimony, nn. ¶1962, ¶1963, ¶1964, ¶1965, ¶1966 & ¶1967 (6 passages — hover a number to read it)
Vol. II, Part Third: On the Sacrame…, Tr. VIII, Ch. II, Art. II, Form, And Minister, nn. ¶1968, ¶1969, ¶1970, ¶1971, ¶1972 & ¶1973 (6 passages — hover a number to read it)
Vol. II, Part Third: On the Sacrame…, Tr. VIII, Ch. II, Article III: On The Properties Of Matrimony, n. ¶1974 — 1974. Matrimony, "that it might respond more aptly to the most wise counsels of God, either from the beginning bore before itself chiefly two properties, and these especially noble, as though deeply impressed and engrave… Read in context →
Vol. II, Part Third: On the Sacrame…, Tr. VIII, Ch. II, Art. III, § 1. On The Unity Of Matrimony, nn. ¶1, ¶1975, ¶1976 & ¶1977 (4 passages — hover a number to read it)
Vol. II, Part Third: On the Sacrame…, Tr. VIII, Ch. II, Art. III, § 2, Or On Indissolubility, nn. ¶1978, ¶1979, ¶1980, ¶1981 & ¶1982 (5 passages — hover a number to read it)
Theologia Moralis Sancti Alphonsi: Reduced into a Compendium
Vol. II, Treatise on Matrimony, Ch. III, Article I. On the Nature of Matrimony, nn. ¶1545, ¶1546, ¶1547 & ¶1548 (4 passages — hover a number to read it)
Pastoral Questions
Ch. I, Article III: Concerning Matrimony as Sacrament, nn. 15, ¶5560 & ¶5561 (3 passages — hover a number to read it)
Ch. I, Art. III, § 1, Form, and Minister of the Sacrament of Matrimony, nn. 16, 17, ¶5564, 18, ¶5566, 19, 20, ¶5569, ¶5570 & ¶5571 (10 passages — hover a number to read it)
Summa Theologiae Moralis
Vol. III, Special Moral Theology: On…, Treatise: On Matrimony, First Part: On Matrimony I…, Question Two: On Matrimony…, Article I: On the Institution of the Sacrament, nn. ¶1, 779, 780, 781, 782 & 783 (46 passages — hover a number to read it)
Vol. III, Special Moral Theology: On…, Treatise: On Matrimony, First Part: On Matrimony I…, Question Two: On Matrimony…, Article III: On the Minister of the Sacrament, nn. ¶1, 789, 790 & 791 (15 passages — hover a number to read it)
Treatise on Christian Marriage
Ch. II, Thesis VII, nn. ¶159–¶180 (22 passages)
Ch. II, Thesis VIII, nn. ¶181–¶209 (29 passages)
Ch. II, Thesis IX, nn. ¶210, IX, I, IX, II, IX, III, ¶214, IX, IV, ¶216, ¶217, ¶218, ¶219, ¶220 & ¶221 (12 passages — hover a number to read it)
Ch. II, Appendix, nn. ¶276, ¶277, ¶278, ¶279 & ¶280 (5 passages — hover a number to read it)
Compendium of Moral Theology
Vol. II, Tr. XVIII, Ch. III, Article I. On the Nature of Marriage, n. 854 — I say 1°. Marriage of Christians celebrated by a legitimate rite is a true sacrament, properly so called, of the New Law. It is established from Trent, sess. 24, can. 1, where it is said: "If anyone shall say that Marria… Read in context →
Vol. II, Tr. XVIII, Chapter IV. On the Matter and Form of Marriage, n. 862 — Concerning the matter and form of Marriage, these things are to be held: I. The remote matter of the sacrament of Marriage is the bodies of the betrothed, to be handed over to each other in the contract of Marriage. II. … Read in context →
Vol. II, Tr. XVIII, Ch. V, Article I. On the Minister of the Sacrament of Marriage, nn. 863, 864, 864, Q. 2, 864, Q. 3, 864, Q. 4, 864, Q. 5, 864, Q. 6, 864, Q. 7, 864, Q. 8, 864, Q. 9, 864, Q. 10 & 864, Q. 11 (12 passages — hover a number to read it)
Christian Theology, Dogmatic and Moral, in Compendium
Diss. I, Chapter I — On the essence and institution of matrimony, nn. I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII, IX, X & XI (11 passages — hover a number to read it)
Diss. I, Chapter II — On the matter, form, and minister of the sacrament of matrimony, nn. I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII, IX, X, XI & XII (12 passages — hover a number to read it)
The Catechism of the Council of Trent (The Roman Catechism)
Pt. II, The Sacrament of Matrimony, nn. ¶31, ¶32, ¶33, ¶34, ¶35, ¶36 & ¶37 (7 passages — hover a number to read it)
Summa of Moral Theology (Summa Theologiae Moralis)
Vol. III, Book Eight. On Matrimony., Question Seven. On Matrimo…, Article Two. On Conditione…, Section 1. Effects with Regard to the Spouses., n. 639 — 639. What They Are. 1. The first and chief effect is the conjugal bond (matrimony in facto esse, by its nature perpetual and exclusive), which is ordered to the generation of offspring. For this reason there is founded i… Read in context →
The Catechism Explained: An Exhaustive Exposition of the Christian Religion
Pt. III, II. THE SACRAMENTS, 7. MATRIMONY, The Institution and Nature of Matrimony, nn. ¶1–¶14 (14 passages)
Pt. III, II. THE SACRAMENTS, 7. MATRIMONY, The Characteristics of Matrimony, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3, ¶4, ¶5 & ¶6 (6 passages — hover a number to read it)
Pt. III, II. THE SACRAMENTS, 7. MATRIMONY, The Graces Conferred in Matrimony, nn. ¶1 & ¶2 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)
Treated under the broader heading Matrimony — Bucceroni, Moral Enchiridion · Bucceroni, Moral Enchiridion (4th ed., 1905) · Koch–Preuss · Slater, Cases II · Deshon, Guide · 1917 Code of Canon Law — these works do not divide the matter as finely as we do here, so their treatment stands one heading up (ed.)