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2007-01-08 11:30:14 · 19 answers · asked by lori c 2 in Family & Relationships Weddings

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Unless you are wanting to get married inside a church, no! And even some Priests/Preachers don't require it. It all depends on the church you want to have it in. But for legal purposes, no baptism is not required.

2007-01-08 12:00:40 · answer #1 · answered by jen 4 · 0 0

It depends on where you're getting married. Some churches require it if you are being married in their chapel. But if you are being married outside of the church, it isn't required by law. You can be married at city hall or in your backyard by a justice of the peace without being baptized. There are lots of churches that do not require baptism. You should make some phone calls in your local area and ask them.

2007-01-08 19:36:53 · answer #2 · answered by Lynn K 5 · 0 0

If you want to get married in a church, then yes you do. It is not required by Law to be baptized to be married. Baptism is for religious purposes only.

2007-01-08 19:33:30 · answer #3 · answered by Poppet 7 · 1 0

You can be legally married without involving God at all. But, some churches require different things. For some it is counciling or classes, some is membership, some is baptism/christening. It really depends on the chuch. Some don't require anything at all.

You can go to Vegas and let Elvis do it...

2007-01-08 20:17:40 · answer #4 · answered by tryingmybest79 4 · 0 0

If you are getting married in a Catholic Church than yes you do. I know it's stupid;but if you want you can still get baptized.

2007-01-08 20:02:01 · answer #5 · answered by twinklestars211 3 · 0 0

No -

I was married in a BAPTIST church mind you, and my lack of Baptism did not prevent the minister from performing the ceremony.

As it was, I was able to confess my faith in Jesus Christ, but the real important thing to the minister was my willingness to raise my children knowing Christ.

My brother is not Baptized, and isn't religious, but is getting married to a Catholic in a Catholic church. Again, he had to promise to allow the children to be raised Catholic but his personal faith (or lack thereof) does not prevent them from a Catholic wedding (he just can't take communion during the ceremony - but then again - none of the non-Catholics can)


Depending on the denomination, they may or may not have views.

2007-01-08 19:40:38 · answer #6 · answered by apbanpos 6 · 1 0

NO, baptism has nothing to do with marriage. I'm sure there are some religions who won't let you marry in their church because you are not baptized, but many won't ask.

2007-01-08 19:34:23 · answer #7 · answered by LoneStarLou 5 · 0 0

Not necessarily...if you want to be married in a Catholic ceremony, then at least 1 person in the couple has to be Catholic...otherwise, I don't think there are any rules.

2007-01-08 21:18:37 · answer #8 · answered by VAWeddingSpecialist 6 · 0 0

It all depends on where you are getting married. Some churches may require it, others may not. Ask your local clergy and they can give you all the info you need!!

2007-01-08 19:42:14 · answer #9 · answered by TTC Cycle#20 2 · 1 0

Only if you want to be married by a religion that requires it.

2007-01-08 19:43:11 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

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