1. www.recuthies.co.uk © Mike Anderson 2010 Unit 3.3.3 The purposes of marriage in Roman Catholic Christianity and how this is shown in the wedding ceremony

2. www.recuthies.co.uk © Mike Anderson 2010 Roman Catholic Christianity MARRIAGE God should be part of the marriage!

3. www.recuthies.co.uk © Mike Anderson 2010 "Take this ring as a sign of my love and fidelity, in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit" Roman Catholic Christianity The purpose of marriage (1) An exclusive relationship

4. www.recuthies.co.uk © Mike Anderson 2010 "Will you accept children lovingly from God and bring them up according to the law of Christ and his Church?" Roman Catholic Christianity The purpose of marriage (2) The chance to participate in God's creative plan!

5. www.recuthies.co.uk © Mike Anderson 2010 "I do take thee … for better, for worse, for richer for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish, till death do us part" A sign of God's love for humanity Roman Catholic Christianity The purpose of marriage (3)

6. www.recuthies.co.uk © Mike Anderson 2010 The wedding ceremony ends with... A WARNING!