457. What is the sacrament of Matrimony?
Matrimony is the sacrament by which a man and a baptized woman bind themselves for life in a lawful and receive the to discharge their duties.
458. What are the chief duties of husband and wife in the married state?
The chief duties of husband and wife in the married state are to be to each other, and to in every way for the welfare of the God may give them.
459. Why does the bond of the sacrament of Matrimony last until the death of husband or wife?
The bond of the sacrament of Matrimony lasts until the death of husband or wife because has said: "What therefore God has together, let no man put asunder."
460. What is meant by the unity of the sacrament of Matrimony?
By the unity of the sacrament of Matrimony is meant that the husband cannot during the of his wife have another wife, nor the wife during the life of her have another husband.
461. Why is every true marriage between a baptized man and a baptized woman a sacrament?
Every true marriage between a baptized man and a baptized woman is a sacrament because Christ Himself every marriage of this kind to the dignity of a sacrament.
462. Why has the Catholic Church alone the right to make laws regulating the marriages of baptized persons?
The Catholic Church alone has the right to make laws regulating the marriages of baptized persons because the Church alone has over the and over sacred matters affecting baptized persons.
463. What authority has the State regarding the marriages of baptized persons?
Regarding the marriages of baptized persons, the State has the authority to make laws concerning their that are merely .