1. Christian Marriage WALT
-To examine the main features and symbolism in Christian Marriage Services
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2. Remember to justify your answers.
What makes the Perfect Partner?
TASK 1:
In Pairs Write down these 9 qualities, in order of importance,
according to what you think a partner should be like.
Remember to justify your answers.
Sense of
Humour
Morally
good person
Faithfulness
Common
Interests
Patience
Rich!
Sexually
Compatible
Intelligence
Good
Looking
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3. So You’re in Love
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4. Right so .... You’ve been faithful You’ve been patient
You want to spend the rest of your life with your partner
Your ready to make a commitment and become one with your loved one
You love them so much its painful
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5. So the next step is Marriage!!!
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6. Marriage is ……..
"The voluntary union of two persons as spouses, to the exclusion of all others."
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7. The Purposes of Marriage in Christianity
The bible states´a man will leave his parents and unite with his wife, and the two will become one`
So that the couple can have a lifelong relationship of love and faithfulness
So that a couple can support and comfort each other
For the Procreation of children
For the bringing up of a Christian Family
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8. Christians believe that marriage is a gift from God, one that should not be taken for granted. It is the right atmosphere to engage in sexual relations and to build a family life. Getting married in a church, in front of God, is very important.
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9. Features of a Christian Marriage
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10. It is a religious occasion and takes place in a Church
Christian Marriage
It is a religious occasion and takes place in a Church
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11. This involves making your vows (promises) in front of God
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12. The Vows/Promises made to God and each other
To have and to hold, from this day forward;
For better, for worse,
for richer, for poorer,
in sickness and in health,
to love and to cherish, till death do us part`
Which of these vows do you think will be hardest to keep? Why?
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13. The Exchanging of Rings
With my body I honour you,
all that I am I give to you,
and all that I have I share with you,
within the love of God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
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14. But will they live happily ever after?
Happy Ever After?
It is traditional for friends and family to toast the happy couple at the reception
But will they live happily ever after?
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15. Throwing confetti symbolises the hope that the couple will have many children
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16. Common features of a Christian Wedding
Beginning the service: the priest welcomes the congregation and explains the Christian purpose of Marriage.
Vows: The couple then make their vows to one another and to God that they will love, comfort, honour and protect their partner as long as they both shall live.
Rings: The couple exchange rings symbolising never-ending love.
Proclamation: the priest tells the couple that they are now husband and wife “I now pronounce you husband and wife. Whom God has joined together let no man separate”.
Prayers: prayers are said for the couple. They may include a prayer for the gift of children
Bible Readings and sermon: there will be some readings from the Bible and the minister gives a sermon.
Signing of the register: the bride and groom, along with two witnesses, sign the register, which is a legal requirement.
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17. How are the Purpose of A Christian Marriage shown in the Wedding Ceremony?
Use pages 60 and 61 from the Religion and Life Textbook to make notes on how the 4 purposes of marriage are shown in the wedding ceremony.
Bullet point notes are fine!
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18. How much does it all cost?
Average cost of wedding 'tops £15,000'
The average cost of a wedding has now reached an enormous £15,764, over half the national average salary.
The most expensive parts of the occasion are the honeymoon, costing on average £2,828, and the catering, at an impressive £2,447.
The average wedding dress, plus trimmings including shoes, veil, jewelry and headdress, comes to £1,304, while the groom's outfit works out at a relative bargain at £197.
Photography and a professional video comes to a further £1,259 on average, while the total cost of flowers reaches £481
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19. Changes
Will people in the future choose to marry?
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