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Unit 1: Human Relationships

Christianity

Marriage

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Learning objectives

What we will learn in this presentation:

Types of wedding ceremony

Marriage in Christianity

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Wedding ceremonies

In the UK, couples can choose either a religious or a civil wedding ceremony.

Religious ceremonies will generally happen in the relevant place of worship.

Civil ceremonies must not be distinctive of any religion or belief. They can take place at a registry office, or in any premises licensed to hold weddings under the Marriage Act.

Blenheim Palace in Oxfordshire is licensed for weddings.

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Number of Christian marriages

In 2008, of the 235,794 recorded marriages in the UK, 75,711 (32%) were Christian ceremonies. Of these ceremonies:

75% were Church of England or Church in Wales

12% were Roman Catholic

13% were for other Christian denominations

Do different Christian denominations have different approaches to marriage? Investigate.

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Christian beliefs about marriage

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A typical Anglican ceremony

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The Roman Catholic, Anglican and Orthodox Churches say that marriage is a sacrament.

Marriage as a sacrament

A sacrament is an outward visible sign of an inner blessing from God.

Do you know what this means?

All Christians believe that marriage is a serious commitment. Couples wanting to wed will often

attend a course to ensure they are fully prepared.