Who administers the Sacrament of Marriage?

• A. Married couple / spouses
• B. Priest
• C. Bishop
• D. Deacon

Answer: (A)

The essential action in the Sacrament of Marriage is the couple’s own consent and vows. When a man and a woman exchange promises before God and a church witness, they confer the sacrament upon each other—the grace and bond of marriage come from their freely given commitment. The ordained minister’s role is to oversee the ceremony, witness the vows, and bless the union, ensuring everything is done correctly, but the couple themselves are the ones who administer the sacrament. In many Catholic settings this distinction is emphasized: the couple are the ministers of the sacrament, with the priest, deacon, or bishop serving as witness and celebrant rather than the source of the sacrament itself.