Is a Childless Catholic Marriage Still Valid?

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Can a Catholic marriage still be valid if the couple cannot have children? Yes. Infertility does not invalidate marriage. The Church teaches that what matters is openness to the goods of marriage, including fidelity, permanence, and openness to life. A couple who cannot conceive can still have a fully valid and sacramental marriage. But entering marriage with a fixed intention to reject children entirely can raise serious questions about valid consent. This video also explains the Church’s teaching on Natural Family Planning, contraception, and IVF, and why marriage remains a true vocation to holiness even when biological children are not possible. Subscribe to Catholic Voices and Prayers for daily Catholic truth, traditional devotions, and clear explanations of Catholic marriage and family life.