IN BRIEF

From The Catechism of the Catholic Church

1663 Since marriage
establishes the couple in a public state of life in the Church, it is fitting
that its celebration be public, in the framework of a liturgical celebration,
before the priest (or a witness authorized by the Church), the witnesses, and
the assembly of the faithful.

PART TWO: THE CELEBRATION OF THE CHRISTIAN MYSTERY

SECTION TWO THE SEVEN SACRAMENTS OF THE CHURCH
- CHAPTER THREE THE SACRAMENTS AT THE SERVICE OF COMMUNION
  - Article 7 THE SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY
    - IN BRIEF

From The Catechism of the Catholic Church – rosary.team