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Tadelloses Exemplar. - Table of Contents -- General Introduction 21 -- Background 21 -- Statement of the Problem 24 -- Aim of the Work 25 -- Scope of the Work 25 -- Argument of the Thesis 27 -- Method of Research 27 -- Motivation of the Work 28 -- Structure of the Work 28 -- Chapter One: Legal Marriage Preparation during the Validity of the Code -- of 1917 31 -- 1. Marriage Preparation in the Code of 1917 31 -- 1.1. Introduction 31 -- 1.2. The General Norms Concerning Marriage Preparation 31 -- 1.3. The Instruction 39 -- 1.3.1. The General Instruction 39 -- 1.3.2. Particular Instruction 40 -- 1.4. Conclusion 42 -- 2. Marriage Preparation in Some Papal and Ecclesial Documents before -- the II. Vatican Council 43 -- 2.1. Introduction 43 -- 2.2. Encyclical Letter Casti Connubii of Pius XI 43 -- 2.3. Some Allocutions and Addresses of Pius XII on Marriage Preparation 46 -- 2.4. John XXIII's Address to the Prelates of the Sacred Rota 49 -- 2.5. Conclusion 50 -- 3. Innovation of Marriage Preparation in the II. Vatican Council and the -- Following Period 50 -- 3.1. Introduction 50 -- 3.2. Marriage Preparation in Gaudium et Spes 51 -- 3.3. The 1980 Synod of Bishops about the Family 54 -- 3.3.1. The Synod 54 -- 3.3.2. The Different Phases 56 -- 3.3.2.1. Phase One: The General Exchange of Ideas 56 -- 3.3.2.2. Phase Two: The Small Discussion Groups 58 -- 3.3.2.3. Phase Three: Resolutions on Marriage Preparation 59 -- 3.3.3. Conclusion 60 -- 3.4. Apostolic Exhortation Familiaris Consortio of John Paul II 60 -- 3.4.1. Conclusion 66 -- 4. Conclusion of Chapter One 66 -- Chapter Two: The Canonical Understanding of Marriage 69 -- 1. The Understanding of Marriage in the Code of 1983 69 -- 1.1. Introduction 69 -- 1.2. The Nature of Christian Marriage 69 -- 1.2.1. Matrimonium in fieri and Matrimonium in facto Esse 71 -- 1.2.2. Marriage as Covenant and Contract 73 -- 1.2.3. Marriage as a Sacrament 76 -- 1.2.4. A Partnership of their whole Life 82 -- 1.2.5. Conclusion 83 -- 2. The Ends of Marriage 84 -- 2.1. Introduction 84 -- 2.2. The Good of the Spouses 86 -- 2.3. Procreation and Education of Children 87 -- 2.4. Conclusion 89 -- 3. The Inseparability of Sacrament and Contract 90 -- 4. The Essential Properties of Marriage 92 -- 4.1. Introduction 92 -- 4.2. Unity 93 -- 4.3. Indissolubility 95 -- 4.4. Conclusion 98 -- 5. Matrimonial Consent 99 -- 5.1. Introduction 99 -- 5.2. The Nature of Matrimonial Consent 99 -- 5.3. The Object of Matrimonial Consent 103 -- 5.4. Conclusion 106 -- 6. Conclusion of Chapter Two 107 -- Chapter Three: Marriage Preparation and Pastoral Care of Marriage in -- Canon 1063 of 1983 Code 109 -- 1. Marriage Preparation in the Code of 1983 109 -- 1.1. Introduction 109 -- 1.2. Revision of the New Code 109 -- 1.3. The 1975 Schema Ill -- 16 -- 1.4. Evaluation of the Schema and Formulation of Canon 1063 113 -- 1.5. Conclusion 116 -- 2. General Norms Concerning Marriage Preparation in the Code of 1983 .... 117 -- 2.1. Introduction 117 -- 2.2. The Norms 118 -- 2.3. Canon 1063 of 1983 Code 143 -- 2.3.1. Pastors of Souls 147 -- 2.3.1.1. The Nature and Object of Obligation for Pastors -- of Souls 155 -- 2.3.3. The Role of the Religious 156 -- 2.3.4. The Role of Married Couples 157 -- 2.4. Conclusion 158 -- 2.5. Stages of Marriage Preparation 158 -- 2.5.1. Introduction 158 -- 2.5.2. Remote Preparation 159 -- 2.5.3. Proximate Preparation 163 -- 2.5.4. Immediate Preparation 168 -- 2.5.5. On-going Pastoral Care after Marriage 171 -- 2.5.6. Conclusion 173 -- 3. Difficult Cases in Marriage Preparation Programme 174 -- 3.1. Introduction 174 -- 3.2. The Right to Marry and Marriage Preparation 174 -- 3.3. Faith of the Couple and Marriage Preparation 178 -- 3.4. Cohabiting Couples and Marriage Preparation 181 -- 3.5. Conclusion 183 -- 4. Conclusion of Chapter Three 184 -- Chapter Four: The Understanding of Marriage and Marriage Preparation -- in Igbo Tradition 187 -- 1. The lgbo People of Nigeria: Who are they? 188 -- 1.1. Introduction 188 -- 1.2. Origin 190 -- 1.3. The Geographical Location 192 -- 1.4. Political Structure 193 -- 1.5. Socio-cultural Dimension 195 -- 1.5.1. Religious Values 196 -- 1.5.1.1. Belief in the Supreme Being 197 -- 1.5.1.2. Belief in the Divinities 199 -- 1.5.1.3. Belief in Spirit 199 -- 1.5.1.4. Belief in the Ancestors 200 -- 17 -- 1.5.2. Moral Values 201 -- 1.5.2.1. Sense of Community 201 -- 1.5.2.2. Human Relations and Hospitality 202 -- 1.5.2.3. Sense of the Sacredness of Life 203 -- 1.5.2.4. Sense of Authority and Respect for Elders 203 -- 1.6. Conclusion 204 -- 2. The Igbo Traditional Marriage System 205 -- 2.1. The Nature of Igbo Traditional Marriage 205 -- 2.2. The Essential Qualities of Igbo Traditional Marriage 207 -- 2.2.1. Customary 207 -- 2.2.2. Community-Oriented 208 -- 2.2.3. Igbo Marriage as Sacred 209 -- 2.2.4. Polygamous 210 -- 2.2.5. Procreation-Oriented 215 -- 2.3. Conclusion 219 -- 3. Impediments in Igbo Traditional Marriage 220 -- 3.1. Introduction 220 -- 3.2. Lack of Age 221 -- 3.3. Consanguinity 222 -- 3.4. Affinity 223 -- 3.5. Impotence 224 -- 3.6. Public Criminality 225 -- 3.7. Status Bar (Osu Caste System) 225 -- 3.8. Chronic Disease 227 -- 3.9. Conclusion 227 -- 4. Marriage Preparation in Igbo Tradition 227 -- 4.1. Parental Role 228 -- 4.2. Community Role 229 -- 4.3. Initiation Rites 230 -- 4.3.1. Circumcision/Clitoridectomy 231 -- 4.3.2. Fattening Ceremony (Iru Mgbede) 232 -- 4.3.3. Wearing Cloth Ceremony (Iwa Akwa) 233 -- 4.4. Conclusion 235 -- 5. Igbo Traditional Marriage Procedures 235 -- 5.1. Consent in Igbo Traditional Marriage 236 -- 5.2. Choice of a Partner 239 -- 5.3. Pre-nuptial Inquiries 241 -- 5.4. Reciprocal Inquiry 242 -- 5.5. Visit to the Bride's Family 242 -- 5.6. Betrothal 243 -- 18 -- 5.7. Bride Wealth Ceremony and Formal Consent 245 -- 5.8. Formal Handover of the Bride (Igba Nkwu Nwanyi) 252 -- 5.9. Conclusion 256 -- 6. AECAWA Overview on Marriage Preparation in West Africa 256 -- 6.1. Reasons for the Policy Regarding Pastoral Preparation for Marriage . 257 -- 6.2. Guidelines for the Catholic Marriage Policy 260 -- 6.2.1. Time for Preparation 260 -- 6.2.2. Involvement of other Priest or Parish 261 -- 6.2.3. Criteria for Assessment of Readiness to Marry 261 -- 6.2.4. Content of Marriage Preparation 262 -- 6.2.5. Format of Programme 263 -- 6.3. Conclusion 264 -- 7. Conclusion of Chapter Four 264 -- Chapter Five: Proposed Marriage Preparation Guidelines and Programmes -- For the Igbo Dioceses and the Need for Inculturation 267 -- 1. Proposed Marriage Preparation Guidelines and Programmes 267 -- 1.1. Aim and Purpose of the Guidelines 269 -- 1.2. Level of Obligation 271 -- 1.3. Drafting and Training of a Formation Team 274 -- 1.4. Readiness to Marry 276 -- 1.5. Notification of Marriag 279 -- 1.6. The Parish Church 280 -- 1.7. Conclusion 281 -- 2. Stages of Marriage Preparation 283 -- 2.1. Introduction 283 -- 2.2. Remote Preparation 283 -- 2.3. Proximate Preparation 286 -- 2.4. Immediate Preparation 303 -- 2.4.1. Marriage Preparation Programmes 308 -- 2.4.1.1. Introduction 308 -- 2.4.1.2. Parish Pre-Cana Programme 309 -- 2.4.1.3. Diocesan Pre-Cana Programme 310 -- 2.4.1.4. Engaged Encounter Weekened 310 -- 2.4.1.5. Sponsor Couple Programme 311 -- 2.5. Ongoing Support after Marriage 312 -- 2.6. Conclusion 314 -- 3. Areas of Special Circumstances 315 -- 3.1. Introduction 315 -- 3.2. Age 316 -- 19 -- 3.3. Older Couples 317 -- 3.4. Mixed and Inter-religious Marriages 317 -- 3.5. Pregnancy before Marriage 319 -- 3.6. Previous Marriage 320 -- 3.7. Convalidation 321 -- 3.8. Cohabitation 322 -- 3.9. Persons with Disabilities 322 -- 3.10. HIV/AIDS 323 -- 3.11. Conclusion 323 -- 4. Igbo Traditional Marriage: Towards Inculturating the Sacrament -- of Marriage 324 -- 4.1. Introduction 324 -- 4.2. The Meaning of Inculturation 325 -- 4.3. Inculturating the Sacrament of Marriage 327 -- 4.4. Proposed Rite of Preparation and Celebration 330 -- 4.5. Conclusion 333 -- 5. Conclusion of Chapter Five 334 -- General Conclusion 339 -- Abbreviations 347 -- Bibliography 351 -- Sources and Documents 351 -- Books and Articles 358 -- 20 ISBN 9783631647783