I am very interested in dating a man but he's Catholic. I haven't the slightest clue about their practices. I'm not really religious. In fact, I'm just spiritual. What should I know? Is there a "Catholicism for Dummies" book or something I can look at? I really feel like he's the one.
2006-12-03 12:17:50 · 9 answers · asked by lenise1973 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Most Catholics will date non-Catholics. If he is a practicing Catholic he will probably want you to learn more about Catholicism and if you get married possibly become Catholic.
I think Catholics are very open minded to other religions. I think (and observed) that Catholics show their faith instead of evangelize. Most Catholics I know will talk religion with only those that are truly open to listening and not condemning other religions.
This website will give some understanding:
http://www.holyspiritinteractive.net/youth/thecatholicfaith/03.asp
There are classes at Catholic churches called RCIA, and it is looking into becoming Catholic.
When looking for a book about Catholicism, read something that is written by a practicing Catholic. Some ideas are:
Why Do Catholics Do That? by Kevin Orlin Johnson
or
What Catholics Really Believe-Setting the Record Straight: 52 Answers to Common Misconceptions About the Catholic Faith (Paperback)
by Karl Keating
2006-12-03 12:34:06 · answer #1 · answered by mldjay 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, there is a "Catholicism for Dummies" book. There's also one called "An Idiot's Guide to Catholicism" but don't rely on that one; it has a lot of inaccuracies about our faith.
As for Catholics dating outside of our religion, it's not encouraged but it's by no means forbidden.
So, there's no "rule" saying that this man can't date you just because he's Catholic and you're not.
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2006-12-03 20:27:26 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Both of my non-Catholic brothers married Catholic girls so many Catholics do date/marry outside of their faith.
PS: There really is a 'For Dummies' book on the subject!
http://www.dummies.com/WileyCDA/DummiesTitle/productCd-0764553917.html
2006-12-03 20:25:40 · answer #3 · answered by zeekat 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Catholics date outside of their religion all the time. Your best bet is to see if he has a Catechism. If not just read the Bible. You should read the Bible anyway.
2006-12-03 21:12:50 · answer #4 · answered by Midge 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If he honors his religion and practices it-and you marry you will have to have catholic premarriage counseling for 6 mos-and be married by the priest- my husband is catholic- and went through that= D
2006-12-03 20:24:14 · answer #5 · answered by Debby B 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know I dated a Catholic guy in highschool and college.
2006-12-03 20:20:47 · answer #6 · answered by Ruairi 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
many Catholics date outside their religion... and they vary widely in levels of orthodoxy.
Go for it...
2006-12-03 20:20:59 · answer #7 · answered by Ms. Switch 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Catholics should only date other Christians...A Christian is not to be "unequally yoked."
2006-12-03 20:23:37 · answer #8 · answered by JohnC 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course they do.
2006-12-03 20:29:20 · answer #9 · answered by rhymingron 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋