I know of a very lovely catholic church, it is so beautiful and would be PERFECT for my upcoming wedding ceremony, however we do not want a "catholic" ceremony and want a christian pastor to marry us, it that not 'aloud' in a catholic church? do you have to have a catholic ceremony to be married in a catholic church ? Thank you.
2006-07-07 20:15:16 · 10 answers · asked by stina 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
I'm not sure.
Call the church and ask.
With love in Christ.
2006-07-08 07:55:09 · answer #1 · answered by imacatholic2 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The church will not permit you to be married in the church if neither one of you is Catholic. If you or your fiance is a catholic then you can get married in the church provided you use a Catholic priest or deacon. There aren't exceptions for a non catholic minister to preform the ceremony.
However if either one is Catholic you can have the ceremony without the mass, nevertheless it will still be held in the Catholic tradition.
2006-07-10 01:31:06 · answer #2 · answered by polishcosmogirl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No.
The Catholic Church is a holy place of worship, not a pretty venue to be rented out. The church is a very important place in the lives of Catholics and is highly respected as a religious center of the Catholic Faith. It's significance prohibits its casual use for marriages performed outside of the Faith.
You must have a Catholic ceremony in a Catholic church and either the bride or the groom must be Catholic.
I would suggest finding another church to be married in, where you support the faith that the church represents.
2006-07-09 11:53:57 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
A Catholic priest will not marry you if you're not Catholic and they will not loan the church out for a non-Catholic wedding.
2006-07-08 03:19:53 · answer #4 · answered by Dale P 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You can call them and ask, but I doubt they'll allow you get married in a catholic church.
2006-07-09 03:49:32 · answer #5 · answered by maigen_obx 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the church, you may have to at least go through pre-marital counseling or convert. I don't know if they'll allow a non-denominational minister to come in. If your fiance is catholic they may let you but it all depends on each individual church.
2006-07-08 15:22:24 · answer #6 · answered by bonnie_bleux 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if i find my other half , if we love , truly love each other , knowing and accepting each other as we are , if there is trasparency between us , then why shoul i not accept to get married in a catholic chuch although i am Muslim . We should have a clear view and mind , Religion for god and marriiage for everyone , narrow minds destroy love and family social stability.
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2006-07-08 10:44:27 · answer #7 · answered by m_salah_tvl 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No.
The catholic church is open to everyone at all times, but marriage is considered a holy sacrament and what you desire is not allowed.
And just what to you mean by a '. . . christian pastor. . .'?
Catholic priests ARE christian pastors!
2006-07-08 04:02:36 · answer #8 · answered by Temple 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
every church is different...make an appointment with the priest and discuss it with him.
2006-07-08 10:09:02 · answer #9 · answered by Syeira 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, you have to be Catholic and you can't be divorced.
2006-07-08 03:35:12 · answer #10 · answered by rodaerc06 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋