ENGAGEMENT AND

MARRIAGE
Created By:
Perle Calmarez
Kristina Rosette Calejesan
 Is a period of agreement entered between two people in love for them to be
able to know each other and their families well enough to be sure that they are
ready and are suited for life-long companionship. It provides opportunity to
develop interpersonal skills useful before and even within marriage.

ENGAGEMENT
 Is the most enjoyable human relationship. It is the most significant event that
may happen to one’s life. It takes only two people, a man and woman, to unite
and make a successful relationship as a married couple.
 Is a lifelong partnership of a man and woman. The partners are two unique
individuals, who understand, care, respect, and love each other. It is a bond
between two people who continue to grow and develop their best qualities as
human beings.

MARRIAGE
 Is not a mere contract but an inviolable social institution. Its nature,
consequences, and practices are governed by law and not subject to stipulation
except that the marriage settlements may to a certain extent fix the property
relations during the marriage (Civil Code of the Philippines).
 Is cherished institution under which man and woman believe in one faith and
children are conceived, raised, and nourished to become useful and productive
citizens of the country and the world. It is essential to the continuity of the
human race.

MARRIAGE
THE FOLLOWING QUALITIES SHOULD BE CONSIDERED
IN CHOOSING A LIFETIME PARTNER
1. Good Character
a. God-fearing
b. responsible and honest
c. hardworking and industrious
d. respectful and compassionate
2. Maturity
a. handles relationship responsibly
b. makes wise and well thought out decisions
3. Fidelity
a. makes the relationship lasting
b. considers the relationship sacred
c. sincere and true to promises made to one’s partner
THE FOLLOWING QUALITIES SHOULD BE CONSIDERED
IN CHOOSING A LIFETIME PARTNER
4. Commitment
a. makes peaceful and lasting relationship
b. dedicated in fulfilling responsibilities
5. Love
a. strengthens the relationship with the partner
b. understands one’s partner
c. endures till’ death
6. Economic readiness
a. aims for a better future of the family
b. able to provide for the need of the family
c. maintains stable job or business that can support a family
7. Physical maturity
a. has a healthy body
b. accepts and is proud of partner’s physical features
INGREDIENTS OF A SUCCESSFUL MARRIAGE

1. Love
2. Understanding/Respect

4.
3. Care
Loyalty
Without these things you
5. Shared philosophy can’t live
Cooperation
a happy married life.
6.

7. Growth
8. Involvement
9. Sharing and giving
10. Communication