| 457. What is the sacrament of Matrimony? | The joining of a baptized man and woman for life in marriage. |
| 458. What are the chief duties of marriage? | Faithfulness to each other and Providing for the welfare of their children. |
| 459. How long does the bond of Matrimony last? | Until the death of husband or wife.** |
| 468. How can Catholics best obtain God's blessing for their marriage? | Devoutly receive communion in a Nuptial Mass at their wedding. |
| 300. Why does the Church forbid Catholics to marry non-Catholics? | Family discord, Loss of faith on the part of the Catholic, and Neglect of religious training of the children. |
| 301. Does the Church ever permit mixed marriages or marriages between close relatives? | Yes, it is called a dispensation. |
| 302. Does the Church allow Catholics to marry during Lent and Advent? | Yes, but with no festivities since they are seasons of penance. |
| 451/454. What is Holy Orders? | The sacrament that gives men the supernatural and sacramental grace to... Consecrate the bread and wine (changing them into the body and blood of Christ at Mass) and Forgive sins (in the sacrament of Penance). |
| 452A. What is a 'vocation' to the priesthood? | A true call by God to the priesthood proven after proper preparation and trial. |
| 452C. Do religious brothers and sisters receive the sacrament of Holy Orders? | No, they receive a vocation ('call') to dedicate their lives to Christ's service. |
| 455. Why should Catholics show reverence and honor to the priest? | He is the representative of Christ and the dispenser of His mysteries. |
| 456. Who is the minister of the sacrament of Holy Orders? | The bishop. |