Christian / Jewish Marriage

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Christian / Jewish Marriage

• Rite of Passage

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Christian marriage

• What is it?
• The Christian churches require the couple to be
  over the age of consent (18 years), but will
  allow marriage with written consent of both
  parents or with the approval of a judge or
  magistrate .

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Christian Marriage

• What is involved
• Christian marriage is a public ceremony.
• The two give witness to their love for each
  other.
• Those involved are The bridesmaid and best man,
  who act as witnesses, families and friends, and a
  priest or minister/pastor.

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Christian Marriage

• Venue
• Christian wedding ceremonies take place in a
  church.
• Some are now hiring hotels and expensive halls.
  The important thing is that the two are blessed.

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Christian Marriage

• Importance of being married in church
• Is seen as a way to physical and spiritual
  fulfillment and it mirrors the unity between
  Father, Son and Holy Spirit
• The couple gets recognised by God and the
  Christian community
• The two get their parents blessings
• It is believed to be a good start
• It enhances a lasting marriage as per the vows

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Christian Marriage

• Importance cont.
• Commitment of husband and wife reflects Gods
  covenant with His people.
• Is a revelation of God and a channel of grace to
  each other and to those around them.
• Helps couple to have blessed fruits e.g. children.

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Christian Marriage

• How they wed
• Different denominations have various rituals but
  there Are some which are common to all e.g.
• bridal procession, readings from the Bible,
  exchange of wedding vows and blessing and
  exchange of rings.

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Christian Marriage

• Symbols
• 1. Marriage Vows these promises are central to a
  Christian marriage ceremony. They affirm the
  Christian belief that marriage is a life long
  commitment.
• 2. Rings The rings symbolise the commitment that
  people will always be true to each other. Love
  has no end as the rings are round.

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Christian Marriage

• Symbols cont.
• 3. Marriage certificate Symbolise the legal
  requirement of the marriage. Signed by the bride,
  the groom and the two witnesses.
• 4. White clothes Is a symbol of purity
• 5. Veil Is a symbol of modesty, beauty for the
  husband only and virginity.

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• Thank so much and be blessed
• By Sam Mezuzah