Based on Divine Law, Revealed Truths, Canon Laws, Church Dogmas, Doctrines and Encyclicals with Traditional Catholic Sermons from the Saints and well known Catholic Missionaries followed by Prayers and Devotions
Preparation for Marriage
Treatise on Matrimony According Rt. Rev'd Doctor Amat, 1864
Key Points:
The Matrimonial Contract, has the seal of God's Authority, the Supreme Author of Nature
3 Essential Conditions of Matrimony: Unity, Sanctity, and Indissolubility
When Civil Powers Enact Laws on Marriage Beyond Their Authority, Neither
Respect nor Obedience Shall be Given Them.
An Explanation of the Impediments to Marriage
Catholic Preparation for from the Catechism of Trent
Key Points:
Catholic Requirements Before Marriage
Nullifying Impediments of Marriage (Invalid)
Prohibitive Impediments of Marriage (Unlawful)
Rites Observed in the Administration of Marriage
The Laws of the Church must be Observed
The Marriage Ceremony and Nuptial Mass
Prayers for Those About to be Married
How Catholics Should Prepareby Fr. Franz Hunolt, 1740
Key Points:
If a Marriage is to be Happy, Jesus must be Invited to the Wedding
Jesus the First Guest, Invited through Fervent Prayer and Virtue
Choice of a State of Life Requires Deliberation and Divine Guidance
Obligations of Marriage Demand a Special Grace of God
Married State is an Indissoluble Union of Husband and Wife
The Troubles and Difficulties of Marriage to be Carefully Considered
The Disposition Necessaryby Fr. Franz Hunolt, 1740
Key Points:
A Pure Conscience, Pure Intention and Pure Love Must Precede Marriage
Catholic Church Condemns Heretics who Attacked Matrimony
Marriage is Holy and Sacred, a Figure of Jesus Christ and His Church
Couples Seeking God's Blessing in Marriage Must be in State of Grace
The Purity of Intention of Sara and Tobias--a Model for Catholics.
First Intention of Marriage to Raise Children to Know, Love, and Praise God
Unhappy Marriages are a Consequence of Entering Matrimony in Mortal Sin
What is a mixed Marriageby Fr. Michael Muller, 1872
Mixed Marriages are the Union
Conflicting Beliefs Threaten the Faith of the Catholic Spouse
Pastor Must Teach the Faithful
Church Councils Repeatedly Forbid and Condemn Mixed Marriages
Mixed Marriages are Sacrilegious, Unlawful and Pernicious
These Unions Often Result in the Loss of Faith for Parents and Children
Duties of Catholic Parents by Fr. Lambing, 1891
To have a correct idea of the holiness of the marriage state, and to impress it deeply on the minds of your children
Never to prefer their temporal to their spiritual welfare
To instruct them early, and ground them deeply in their religion
To guard them prudently and vigilantly against contracting too intimate an acquaintance with non-Catholics
To pray God earnestly and perseveringly to guard them against the evil of a mixed marriage
Duties of Catholics Married to Non-Catholics
Christian Marriage
Christian Marriage,Casti Connubiiby Pope Pius XI., 1930
God is Author of Marriage
Between One Man and One Woman
Adultery Explicitly Forbidden
Marriage: Indissoluble Union
Children First Blessing of Matrimony
Marriage Contract Sanctioned by Divine Law
Abuse of Matrimony
Killing of the Foetus
Divorce and Sterilization Condemned
On Christian Marriage, Arcanumby Pope Leo XIII., 1880
True Origin of Marriage began with Adam and Eve
Marriage became Corrupted by Polygamy and Divorce
Jesus Christ Raised Marriage to the Dignity of a Sacrament
The Purpose of Marriage is to Bring Forth Children
God Entrusted the Protection of Marriage to His Church
When the Christian Religion is Rejected, Marriage
Sinks
Great Evils Flow from Divorce Hostile to Families
Catholics Should Dread Mixed Marriages
Holy Family
Prayers and Devotions
Instructions for the Catholic Familyby Rev. Thomas Gerrard, 1911
Key Points:
The Holy Family is the Perfect Model of the Catholic Family
The Purpose of the Catholic
The Ideal Catholic Home:
Holy Purity to be Learned
Obligation of Parents to
Suggestions for Fostering Purity
Sex Education as a positive training in the spirit of modesty
Obedience in the Catholic Family
St. Joseph Husband of Mary and Intercessor of the Universal Churchby William Humphrey, 1873
Key Points:
Mary and St. Joseph Had a Valid, Lawful and True Matrimonial Bond
Essence of Matrimony: Fidelity,
The Dignity of St. Joseph as Foster Father of Jesus and Husband of Mary
Devotion to St. Joseph is Justified
Jesus Willed to Depend on
St. Joseph Protector of the Mystical Body of Christ, the Church
The Espousal or Marriage of the Blessed Virgin Maryby Fr. Francis Doyle, O.S.B., 1879
Mary Gave Consent to Marriage, Because her Virginity would be Safe
Reasons Why God Concealed the Miraculous Conception of Jesus
The Office of St. Joseph
The High Value of Virginity
The Perpetual Virginity Mary
Answers to Protestant Errors
The Feast of the Holy Family: by Leonard Goffine, 1871
Epistle: We should offer God Gospel: Question and AnswerMoral Instruction on Obedience
What is True Piety
Children's Sermon for the by Rev. Raphael Frassinetti, 1900
Finding of Jesus
Children Losing Jesus by Sin
Placing Devil in God's Place
Bad Companions
Obedience to Parents
Little Litany of the Holy Family
The Christian Family
The Christian Family
Key Points:
The Household of Nazareth is a Pattern
Christ Restored Dignity to the Human Race and in Particular the Family
The Father is Head of the Family as Christ Head of the Church
The Mother Share Equal Rights and is to be Loved as Christ Loves the Church
Children are a Priceless Treasure
Only in the Family Circle is Christian Education Possible
The Welfare of Human Society Depends upon Well-Ordered Family Life
The Christian MotherPrayer Book and Religious
Key Points:
The Vocation and Education of a Mother. Necessary Conditions
The Child's Introduction into the Truth of our Holy Religion
God's Word to the Christian Mother. The Mother in her Prayer
Prayers of a Christian Mother for Herself and for Her Children
Devotions for Confession, Holy Communion, Rosary and Stations
The Christian FatherPrayer Book and Religious
Key Points:
The Name of Father, His Vocation and Stewardship and Qualifications
The Father Must be Truly Christian and Avoid Dangers to the Faith
The Work of the Christian Father, Discipline and Paternal Cares
Morning and Evening Prayers and Prayers at Mass
A Father's Prayers for his Children, to Preserve them from Mortal Sin
Prayer for a Father's Wife and a Litany of the Christian Father
What is it to be a Mother?by Father Michael Muller 1873
Key Points:
Mothers are Destined, by God,
Instruction of Children is a Royal,
Glory Awaits Mothers Who Labor for the Salvation of their Children
Mothers Should Teach their
The Christian Mother's Daily
Duties of Parentsfrom the Catechism Trent
Key Points:
Duty of Parents to Provide for the Temporal and Spiritual Welfare
Three Things Parents should Avoid: Undo Harshness, Leniency and Neglect of Religious Instruction
The Duty of Good Example
God Requires a Strict Account of Parents for the Souls of their Children
Parental Responsibility of Vigilance and Correction of Children
The Importance of Home Training in Forming a Child's Character
Methods of Training Children
Duties of Parents as by Bishop Ehrler, 1891
Key Points:
Jesus is the Good Shepherd
Parents are Shepherds of the Family
Prayer Essential for Parent to
Parents Must Admonish Children
All Prayers and Admonished in Vain
Blessings of Many Childrenby Rev. Thomas Gerrard, 1911
Key Points:
Primary End of Marriage, the
Large Families Develop Character, both in Parents and Children
The Fathers Need Courage, Self-Denial and the Help of Sacraments
Mothers Develop Gentleness and Tact in Managing a Large Family
Children of Large Families Learn Generosity and Unselfishness
Temporal and Eternal Interests are Strengthened in Large Families
Countries that Reduce Population Make Great Mistake at Huge Cost
Catholic Response to the Abuse
Influence of the Example of by Bishop Ehrler, 1891
Key Points:
Good Example is the Best Teacher
Children are their Parents True Followers in the Path of Virtue or Vice
History and Experience Prove Good Christian Parents Effect Good Children
Parent's Scandal Result in Bad Children and Eventual Loss of Soul
Religious and Moral by Fr. James McGovern, D.D., 1906
Key Points:
Responsibility of Parents to
The Role of Parents in Helping a Child Choose their State of Life
Dangers of Neglecting Spiritual Welfare and Religious Training
Parents Must Carefully Mold
Severity, Inconsistency and
Vigilance Required to Help
The Conduct of Parents is
The Fourth Commandment Required Honor and Obedience
Parents Should Teach their
The Family is God's School for Teaching
Glossary of Terms Based on Faith and Morals, (Sections of Canon Law are from the 1917 Code) (After selecting from the hyperlinks below,
Definitions of Laws, Sins and Penalties
Divine Law: Eternal and Positive The Ten Commandments Dogma Deposit of Faith Magisterium Council of Trent Theology Faith and Morals Christian Faith Tradition Canon Law Freedom of Will Definition of Sin Actual Sin The Sin of Vice Material Sin Mortal Sin Venial Sin Sin Against the Holy Ghost Seven Capital Sins Pride Avarice Lust Envy Gluttony Anger Sloth Sin of Omission Sin of Others Sin of Scandal Sin by Silence Sins Crying to Heaven Morality Conscience The Factors of Morality Censures Types of Penalties Public Sinner Administration of the Sacraments Sacraments to be Refused to Protestants Religious Instruction by Pastors Cremation Anathema / Excommunication List of Sins which incur Automatic Excommunication Canon 2340: Obstinacy under Penalty of Censur
Catholic Sacrament of Marriage
Definition of Marriage Civil Marriages invalid for Catholics Primary end of Marriage Conjugal Rites Birth Control Sterilization Responsibilities of Parent for their Children Duties of God-parents Regarding the Baptism of Premature Births and Miscarriages Education for Children Separation of Married People Canon 1012: Marriage Raised to Sacrament Canon 1036: Impediments to Marriage Canon 1079: Spiritual Relation Canon 1080: Impediment of Adoption Canon 1081: Matrimonial Consent Canon 1082: Matrimonial Consent--assumed knowledge Canon 1086: Internal Consent Canon 1014: Marriage enjoys favor of law Canon 1083: Impediment of Error and Servile Condition Canon 1015: Ratified Marriage of Baptized persons, Marriage of unbaptized, Feigned Marriage Canon 1016: Marriage governed by Divine and Canon Law Canon 1018: Public Instruction Canon 1019: Obstacles to Valid Marriage Canon 1020: Pastor Investigates Canon 1022: Public Announcement Canon 1023: Banns of Marriage Canon 1024: Banns on Successive Sundays Canon 1027: Obligation to reveal defects Canon 1033: Pastor Instruction Canon 1034: Parent Notification Canon 1035: Who can contract Marriage Canon 1037: Public and Occult Impediments Canon 1038: Supreme Authority of Church Canon 1118: Ratified, consummated marriage cannot be dissolved Canon 1063: Mixed Marriage Canon 1110: Bond of Marriage (Marital Contract) Canon 2319: Excommunications
Sins Against Marriage Contract
Adultery Impediment of Crime (Canon: 1075) Attempted Marriage Bigamy Infamy Canon 1069: Previous Marriage Divine Impediment Definition of Divorce Quotes form Popes and Fathers of the Church Genesis 1 : 27 - 28 Genesis 2 : 21 - 25 Hebrews 13 : 4 Matthew 5 : 32 1 Corinthians 7 : 1 - 17 St. Mark 10 : 6 - 10 St. Mark 10 : 11 - 12
Sins of Impurity
Lust Fornication Concubinage Contraception or Birth Control (Onanism) Incest Sacrilege Rape (Oppression) Abduction Pollution Sodomy Homosexuality (Condemned from Sacred Scripture) Cross Dressing (Transvestite)--Condemned from Sacred Scripture Self-Mutilation Bestiality
Crimes Against Faith
Atheism Agnostic Apostate Heretics Indifferentism Infidelity Schism Abjuration of Heresy
Murder Abortion and Condemned Fertility Practices Penalties of Abortion Accomplices in Abortion Euthanasia Suicide
Commandments, Sin and Repentance
The Ten Commandments
Sin Martyrs in Defense of Marriage Against Adultery
Penitent
Defending the Church Against Modernism Prayer for a Husband or Wife
O God,who hast ordained and sanctified the holy estate of matrimony, for replenishing the earth, for mutual consolation, and as a type of the union of Christ and His Church; give me grace both thankfully to fulfill its duties. I beseech Thee continually to bless our union, and to enable
us to live together in peace and love, in the faithful discharge of all our duties to Thee, and to each other. Deliver us from every evil temper, from every heedless action, which, which may in any way weaken or embitter the sacredness of that tie by which Thou has bound us together, and which can never be severed. Make me faithful and affectionate, studious to please, and ready to deny my own will and inclination to all things, Let not the trials and crosses of this life induce me to murmur,
nor any earthly blessings cause me to forget Thee, the Author and Giver of all; but by patience and meekness by prayer and thankfulness, may all things be sanctified unto me, and fit me for eternal union with Thee, Jesus Christ. Amen.
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