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Sacrament of Matrimony

Marriage as a sacrament; the rite and preparation for marriage.

Also called marriage, wedding.

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1880s

  1. Arcanum Divinae Sapientiae10 February 1880On Christian MarriagePope

1930s

  1. Casti Connubii31 December 1930On Christian MarriagePope

1960s

  1. Ordo celebrandi Matrimonium19 March 1969Rite of Marriage (editio typica)Roman Curia
  2. Matrimonii sacramentum18 March 1966Instruction on mixed marriagesRoman Curia

1970s

  1. Haec Sacra Congregatio11 April 1973Letter on the indissolubility of marriageRoman Curia
  2. Propositions on the Doctrine of Christian Marriage1977Propositions on the Doctrine of Christian MarriageTheological & Biblical Commissions
  3. Matrimonia Mixta31 March 1970On Mixed MarriagesPope
  4. Causas Matrimoniales28 March 1971On Procedures in Marriage Nullity CasesPope
  5. Ut notum est6 December 1973Instruction on dissolution of marriage in favor of the faithRoman Curia
  6. Theology of the Body5 September 1979Catechesis cycle on human love in the divine plan (1979-1984)Pope

1980s

  1. Message to Christian Families in the Modern World25 October 1980V Ordinary General Assembly (1980), The Christian Family: Message to Christian Families [→ Familiaris Consortio]Synod of Bishops
  2. Familiaris Consortio22 November 1981On the role of the Christian family in the modern worldPope
  3. Magnum Matrimonii Sacramentum7 October 1982Erecting the Pontifical John Paul II Institute for Studies on Marriage and FamilyPope

1990s

  1. Ordo celebrandi Matrimonium (editio typica altera)19 March 1990Rite of Marriage, second typical editionRoman Curia
  2. Preparation for the Sacrament of Marriage13 May 1996Preparation for the Sacrament of MarriageRoman Curia
  3. Follow the Way of Love17 November 1993Follow the Way of Love (to families)Bishops' Conferences
  4. Annus internationalis Familiae14 September 1994Letter on reception of Communion by divorced and remarried faithfulRoman Curia

2000s

  1. Family, Marriage and De Facto Unions26 July 2000Family, Marriage and 'De Facto' UnionsRoman Curia
  2. Dignitas connubii†25 January 2005Instruction on procedures in causes of nullity of marriageRoman Curia
  3. Marriage: Love and Life in the Divine Plan17 November 2009Marriage: Love and Life in the Divine PlanBishops' Conferences

2010s

  1. Catechesis on the Sacraments8 January 2014 – 2 April 2014The seven sacraments from Baptism to Matrimony, 2014Pope
  2. Message of the III Extraordinary General Assembly18 October 2014III Extraordinary General Assembly (2014), Pastoral Challenges of the Family: MessageSynod of Bishops
  3. Relatio Synodi18 October 2014III Extraordinary General Assembly (2014), Pastoral Challenges of the Family in the Context of Evangelization: Relatio SynodiSynod of Bishops
  4. Catechesis on the Family17 December 2014 – 18 November 2015Thirty-three catecheses on the family around the two Synods on the Family, 2014-2015Pope
  5. Mitis et misericors Iesus15 August 2015Reform of marriage nullity procedure (Eastern Code)Pope
  6. Mitis Iudex Dominus Iesus15 August 2015Reform of marriage nullity procedure (Latin Code)Pope
  7. Relatio finalis26 October 2015XIV Ordinary General Assembly (2015), The Vocation and Mission of the Family in the Church and in the Contemporary World: Final Report to the Holy Father [→ Amoris Laetitia]Synod of Bishops
  8. Amoris laetitia19 March 2016On love in the familyPope
  9. De concordia inter Codices31 May 2016Harmonizing the Latin and Eastern codesPope
  10. Summa familiae cura8 September 2017Establishing the John Paul II Pontifical Theological Institute for Marriage and Family SciencesPope
  11. Complete My Joy†December 2018Complete My Joy (apostolic exhortation to husbands and wives, mothers and fathers)Diocesan Bishops

2020s

  1. Catechumenal Pathways for Married Life†15 June 2022Catechumenal Pathways for Married Life: Pastoral Guidelines for Local ChurchesRoman Curia
  2. The Reciprocity between Faith and Sacraments in the Sacramental Economy3 March 2020The Reciprocity between Faith and Sacraments in the Sacramental EconomyTheological & Biblical Commissions
  3. Responsum ad dubium regarding the blessing of the unions of persons of the same sex22 February 2021Responsum on Blessing Same-sex UnionsRoman Curia
  4. Called to the Joy of Love: A National Pastoral Framework for Marriage and Family Life Ministry18 June 2021Called to the Joy of LoveBishops' Conferences
  5. Una caro25 November 2025In Praise of Monogamy: Doctrinal Note on Marriage as Exclusive UnionRoman Curia