2006-06-11 09:04:25 · 9 answers · asked by Seyi O 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Other - Family & Relationships
I don't know where you got this information, but it is NOT TRUE>
Converting is NOT a requirement, and NEVER has been!
Now, 40 years ago, you would get married in the rectory, or in a vows- only ceremony if one party wasn't catholic.
I married a Presbyterian in 1985. We had a full Nuptial Mass- which is a thing of absolute beauty and holiness, by the way. He converted in 1996 by his own decision...in fact, I told him I didn't WANT him to convert, because I knew he didn't believe everything....but Grace has its way, and he is a faithful Catholic now.
The only 'conditions' for a Catholic to marry a non- Catholic are:
1. The non Catholic must agree not to hinder the Catholic spouses practice of the faith.
2. The CATHOLIC must sign a statement that children of the union will e raised in the faith.
3. the NON CATHOLIC must acknowledge that the Catholic signed the satement in #2, and they understand it.
4. The couple must be marries by a priest or deacon in a Catholic Church unless permission is obtained to do otherwise.
It really is quite fair.
2006-06-14 11:30:27 · answer #1 · answered by Mommy_to_seven 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That’s a judgment based on limited exposure to Catholics, as I am sure you have not met all Catholics.
Becoming a Catholic is not a requirement unless you meet a person that has that specific standard. Usual it goes towards common ground/belief system etc, however if you are not into converting then don't do it.
It is not wise that anyone convert to any religious denomination without some self-motivation and strong belief in what the religion has to say about life/living etc because when they encounter a crisis of faith (as often happens in life) or the relationship ends there will be nothing to keep you in that religious denomination, you and your belief system must be one of the primary motivator to any conversion or else it’s a practice in futility.
Religion/religious practices, modes & ethos is not something you do for somebody else, its a personal thing, its a fundamental belief system that is contingent upon your deep commitment.
The pledge has to be yours and come from the very depth of who you are as a person; someone else cannot be committed for you. If conversion is a criteria in your relationship and you are not ready, then you have some considerations and decisions to make.
2006-06-11 09:26:27 · answer #2 · answered by Virtuous 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you mean become a catholic before marrying? The only person that might 'insist' on it is the Catholic spouse, in order to have a traditional Catholic wedding. I'm not sure if the Priest would marry a Catholic to a member of a different religion in a Catholic church with a traditional wedding, but I'm not sure.
2006-06-11 09:16:32 · answer #3 · answered by penny18_cf 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A non-Catholic does not have to become a Catholic to marry a Catholic.
With love in Christ.
2006-06-11 11:04:41 · answer #4 · answered by imacatholic2 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it would be beneficial if your spouse were Catholic before marriage, tho not a requirement.
if your spouse is not a Catholic, the priest stresses the importance of the fact that "what God has united, (hu)man cannot separate" (i.e. divorce is a no-no).
2006-06-11 13:30:40 · answer #5 · answered by the_alliance47 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
because being baptized, confirmed and being able to have communion are the requests to get married in a catholic ceremony.
2006-06-11 09:08:04 · answer #6 · answered by ma_isa 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's their religion. Do it, live with it, or move on.
That's you choices.
2006-06-11 09:10:09 · answer #7 · answered by cheeky chic 379 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
what do you mean 'one'? Sex? I think that is not allowed
2006-06-11 09:07:54 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
because they are crazy
2006-06-11 09:06:55 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋