We had a Christian wedding but I don't think we will be able to find a priest to do the required convalidation ceremony. So, what happens now? Will I be excommunicated? Does that just mean the inability to recieve communion?
2006-12-14 13:55:44 · 17 answers · asked by Stacye S 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
As you know, having a Christian wedding doesn't make it "legal" in the Catholic Church. You have to be married in the Church, after having taken those Pre-Cana classes. Once you've completed them or taken the same sort of instruction privately with a priest, the priest can bless the marriage and it will be valid within the Church.
Perhaps the minister who married you would be able to find you a priest who would do it. Or maybe you could find one at a college or university who is more open-minded. There must be one somewhere who would do the job.
Even if you couldn't find one to do it, that doesn't mean excommunication. Since you weren't married in the Church, the Church finds your marriage invalid. Basically, it's as if you are not married and living with your partner. You couldn't be a godparent or a sponsor for someone to be Baptized or receive Conformation. I'm not sure whether or not you could be a Best Man or Matron of Honor at a wedding, though. That could still be possible. Unless you have been formally excommunicated, though, a priest cannot refuse you communion. I know of Protestants who have been receiving communion every week.
Keep looking! You CAN find a priest to bless your marriage! Congratulations and good luck!
2006-12-14 14:14:38 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-05 08:12:07 · answer #2 · answered by armiso 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's doubtful that you will be excommunicated.
The Roman Catholic Church is on the HUGE push for the whole Ecumenical Movement. Look around a little bit and you might even find a Catholic Church that will allow your husband to parttake of Communion at Mass.
2006-12-14 14:04:05 · answer #3 · answered by Bobby Jim 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
If you had a Christian wedding, why wasn't the issue brought up then? The minister, especially if you were married in the Catholic Church, should have addressed it when you were in the counseling sessions before you got married.
If you really want to know, go ask a Catholic Priest but I don't think it should affect you from being excommunicated.
2006-12-14 14:00:01 · answer #4 · answered by akknaley 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Actually, I don't think so. Buddhism is a way of life, and there are such things as Christian Buddhists. I, for one, am a Christian Buddhists.
I'm not sure how it works with the Catholic church, though.
I hope your marriage means more to you than an organized religion. Jesus would understand, even if your priest doesn't.
2006-12-14 13:58:13 · answer #5 · answered by Rio 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I seriously doubt excommunication, but I'm not sure the wedding ceremony itself can have any Catholic traditions.
You need to talk to your priest about this.
2006-12-14 14:02:38 · answer #6 · answered by Tori 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You can be married to a buddist. I don't think they can bless the marriage. You will not be excommunicated for your marriage but if you are practicing buddism with your husband, you should not receive communion because it is a conflict with your own religion.
2006-12-14 14:00:56 · answer #7 · answered by easternvesper 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Excommunication is such an archaic term, do people still do this? Hopefully not. But if it happens, find another church that isn't so hypocritical. Best of luck.
2006-12-14 13:59:47 · answer #8 · answered by Tiffany 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
No you will not.
And it is weird you can't find a priest ! There are plenty of catholic priests open-minded.
Go to Taïwan, you should find one ... ;o)
2006-12-14 13:58:31 · answer #9 · answered by Yorgat 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
HA HA - you can only pray they will - Look into the Buddhist wayof life - you will realize why you are marrying a Buddhist in the first place.
2006-12-14 14:01:39 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋