All the sacraments

Sacrament · 07 of 07

Marriage

A sacramental covenant between a man and a woman, for life.

Meaning and tradition

Understanding this sacrament

Through marriage, a man and a woman give themselves to one another for life, committing to love each other faithfully, freely, and to welcome the children God will entrust to them. Christ sanctifies this covenant and makes it a sign of his own love for the Church.