United States Conference of Catholic Bishops Fact Sheets on marriage

Here are links to some helpful documents put together by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops on marriage. Visit this site frequently to find new materials produced by The Future Depends on Love.

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Marriage:
At the Heart of Social Justice

Marriage:
God's Loving Plan for Sex

What the Church Teaches, social science confirms:
Marriage is Good for Husbands, for Wives, and for their Children

Body Language:
Speaking the Truth with Our Bodies

God will not leave us:
How Lifelong Married Love shows God to the World

The Benefits for Marriage of
Cherishing Fertility

Marriage versus Cohabitation:
Is There a Difference?

More than a Wedding:
Why get Married in the Church?

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What Promotes a Lasting and Happy Marriage?
What Difference Does Marriage Education Make?
Why is Natural Family Planning Good for Your Marriage?
How Does Legalizing Same Sex Marriage Deny the True Nature of Marriage?
How Does Society Benefit From Strong Marriages?
Thinking About Divorce? Think Again
Why Do Children Need Married Parents?
Why is Marriage Good For Men and Women?
Why Isn’t It Good to Live Together Before Marriage?
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United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, “Frequently Asked Questions on Marriage”
Addresses many common questions about Catholic marriage, including annulments.

United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, “The Debate About Same-Sex Marriage”
Marriage is a basic human and social institution. Though it is regulated by civil laws and church laws, it did not originate either from the church or the state, but from God. Therefore, neither church nor state can alter the basic meaning and structure of marriage.

Other Fact Sheets

Australian Catholic Bishops Conference, "Marriage in the Catholic Church: FAQ"

Australian Catholic Bishops Conference, "Divorce and the Catholic Church: FAQ"