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Read the Catechism in a Year
The Sixth Commandment: You shall not commit adultery.
How many children should a Christian married couple have?
A Christian married couple has as many children as God gives them and as they can take responsibility for.
All children whom God sends are a grace and a great blessing. That does not mean that a Christian couple is not supposed to consider how many children they can raise responsibly, given the health of each spouse and their economic or social situation. When a child comes "nevertheless", that child should be welcomed with joy and willingness and accepted with great love. By trusting in God, many Christian couples find the courage to have a large family. (YOUCAT question 419)
Dig Deeper: CCC section (2373) and other references here.