Religious Studies GCSE

Matrimony

What Matrimony means in Religious Studies GCSE, as defined for AQA.

Definition of Matrimony

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A Catholic Sacrament at the Service of Communion, establishing a lifelong, exclusive covenant between a baptised man and woman.

AQA · Catholic Christianity - 3.1.3.1 Beliefs and teachings

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Catholic Christianity - 3.1.3.1 Beliefs and teachings (AQA GCSE)

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