The Doctrine of God the Sanctifier

​The Sacrament of Matrimony

Concept, Origin and Sacramental Nature of Matrimony

#233 Marriage is a true and proper Sacrament instituted by God.

The Effects of the Sacrament of Matrimony

#234 From the sacramental contract of marriage emerges the Bond of Marriage, which binds both marriage partners to a lifelong indivisible community of life.

#235 The Sacrament of Matrimony bestows Sanctifying Grace on the contracting parties.