2522 Modesty protects the mystery of persons and their love. It encourages patience and moderation in loving relationships; it requires that the conditions for the definitive giving and commitment of man and woman to one another be fulfilled. Modesty is decency. It inspires one’s choice of clothing. It keeps silence or reserve where there is evident risk of unhealthy curiosity. It is discreet.
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I have a question and I am sure you can anwser. I was told yesterday that when someone get married by the church this means you are willing to start a family. They said you should not get married by the church if you do not intend to have children. Is this true? I have tried searching for this answer and I can’t find. Please help.
Thank you,
Esther H
Yes, one of the main parts of Marriage is to be open to new life. This doesn’t mean you have to start having children right away. But it does mean a married couple is open to life each time they join in a conjugal act of love. That is also why the Church teaches against the use of contraceptives, etc.