I was born a muslim, but I have followed Christianity all my life. I am getting married this year and want an RC ceremony.
Do I need to be baptised, confirmed or something else?
Thanks.
2007-01-07 20:44:58 · 10 answers · asked by Resident Genius 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
To tonks_op, no I am not a troll.
There is nothing in my question that is either insincere or untrue. Stop being so sensitive?
2007-01-07 21:06:14 · update #1
To: mag3dot14
Cry?
2007-01-08 09:03:53 · update #2
One of you needs to be a Catholic to have the RC ceremony. If your significant other is, then all you have to do is probably talk to the priest and maybe take a little instruction in the faith. Your soon to be spouse may have to get a dispensation (permission) from Rome. You will have to promise to not prevent your spouse from participating in the rites and practices of the Church and you'll have to promise to bring up any children in the Catholic faith.
If neither of you is a Catholic, you'd have to undergo the conversion practice called the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA). It's an almost year long process with a LOT of deep study and prayer. At the end is Easter when you get baptized and confirmed. It's a long and in depth process. I wouldn't do it if it's just to have the Roman Catholic wedding ceremony.
God bless,
=)
2007-01-07 21:01:53 · answer #1 · answered by Jennifer 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you must take them. The motive the priest is dissatisfied that you do not know a few matters approximately Catholicism is since you can be elevating your kids Catholic. When you're married, you are taking vows to be open to existence (that means in opposition to abortion, contraceptives and sterilization) and so if you do not know this, it is distressing. The motive to take those categories is to additionally ensure you're competent for marriage. If you get married within the Catholic church and later get divorced in civil courtroom, by way of the Church's requisites you 2 will nonetheless be married. By taking those categories you're putting forward that you simply realise what it approach to get married and that your vows might be legitimate to one another. There had been too normally wherein individuals get married after which get divorced since they did not realise what it intended to get married. For this motive, the Church got here up with the Pre-Cana categories for the ones making ready for marriage. If you do not wish to do 4 weeks of categories, then investigate out Engaged Encounters, that's a weekend retreat that's an appropriate substitute for Pre-Cana categories. If you could have any questions, e mail me. My fiance and I are becoming married in a Catholic Church this October.
2016-09-03 18:02:10 · answer #2 · answered by marentes 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am a devout Catholic, so I do know about this subject. While the Church would like for both parties to be Catholic, only one of the parties, bride or groom, has to be Catholic. You both have to go to a series of classes, called pre- cana, I believe, to help prepare you for married life. The Catholic has to promise to do "everything possible" to raise any possible children as Catholic. The non-Catholic party has to agree to any children being raised as Catholic.
2007-01-07 21:07:19 · answer #3 · answered by ces1958@verizon.net 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
@lawilson, sorry about the thumb down, I was aiming for a thumbs up, but I was laughing too hard and missed.
Usually the Catholics want you to be Catholic for their Ceremony. It does depend on where you are and on the priest.
Is your Bride to be Catholic. That might matter. The Anglican Church is actually English Catholic and they do a good ceremony too.
2007-01-07 20:57:22 · answer #4 · answered by Barabas 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Either the bride or the groom need to be a baptized Catholic.
The Catholic Church allows marriage between Catholics and non-baptized persons. You will have to get permission from the bishop. This is because the Church recognizes the tremendous challenge you have ahead of you.
Make an appointment with your parish priest and talk to him about your situation.
With love in Christ.
2007-01-08 16:27:49 · answer #5 · answered by imacatholic2 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
A Muslim troll. Interesting. You can be a troll, but must be a RC to be married in the RC church, so does the bride. And pre-marital counseling. etc. So... about a year should do it.
2007-01-07 20:56:06 · answer #6 · answered by tonks_op 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Marvellous - you swapped one ridiculous brand of folk-lore and mythology for another of equal stature in the eyes of the rational.
That isn't no good.
(The preceding sentence is a double negative, ignoramus - don't try to teach me english in your replies to my questions.)
Where will you live with your new spouse? The Middle East, Italy or Cloud-Cuckoo Land? Why not try Scientology? You get free membership of Equity.
2007-01-08 03:01:43 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, baptized and confirmed. And you have to go to some meetings about catholic marriage and that kinda stuff.
2007-01-07 20:47:27 · answer #8 · answered by cannabia 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm sure you do not need to prepare for circumcision. Catholics are Christians and Christ abolished circumcision, so...
2007-01-07 20:50:37 · answer #9 · answered by Ana 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm not totally sure, but I think you should prepare for a circumcision.
2007-01-07 20:47:39 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 5⤋