Thanks everyone
2007-01-30 15:34:13 · 11 answers · asked by 3IUUV 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
No, only one has to be Catholic. Don't listen the the people talking about money. I married a non-catholic and it didn't cost me a dime. You do have to apply for a dispensation from the bishop, but your priest will take care of that.
The non-catholic does not have to promise to raise the children in the Catholic Faith, but the Catholic does have to promise. As for all Catholics, you will have to attend pre-Cana classes (pre-marital counseling) to instruct you on the sacramental and practical meaning of matrimony. It is a very interesting and helpful class.
I have to end this with a warning. If you are the Catholic party, please make sure that your future spouse understands the Church's theology on marriage and is willing to live it even if they don't agree with it. If you are the non-catholic party, make sure you learn the Church's teaching well (not some modern watered-down version) and are willing to live it for the rest of your life. If you cannot do this, there will be nothing but pain and suffering in your future. Please learn from my mistakes.
2007-01-30 15:59:13 · answer #1 · answered by infinity 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only one of you has to be Catholic. You do have to agree to raise your children Catholic, and you are usually required to attend a marriage class. I was Baptist (I've since converted) whenever my wife and I got married. We also had mass at the wedding and the only thing that happened differently to me than to the others was that I received a blessing instead of eucharist during communion. I didn't feel left out or bizarre.
Also, you can't buy out the church for a wedding. You might be able to rent the Catholic hall or something like that for your reception, but not just anyone can waltz into a Catholic church and pay to have their wedding their.
2007-01-30 23:45:41 · answer #2 · answered by kenrayf 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No.
The Catholic Church allows marriage between Catholics and non-Catholics.
Because the Church recognizes the tremendous challenge that the interfaith couple will face, they may have to get permission from the bishop.
With love in Christ.
2007-01-31 00:09:16 · answer #3 · answered by imacatholic2 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No, my Catholic mother and non-Catholic stepfather married in a Catholic church.
2007-01-30 23:41:56 · answer #4 · answered by Smiley 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
NO!! Only one of you. But the "non-Catholic" spouse must promise to raise any children in the Catholic Faith.
2007-01-30 23:38:39 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not if you have enough money. If you have enough money two monkeys can be married in a Catholic church or any church.
2007-01-30 23:38:30 · answer #6 · answered by valcus43 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
OK to be married in the RECTORY if not both members.
Best bring $$$$$$$$$$$$$$.
No Way in the main alter area unless a couple of Italian Movie Stars.
2007-01-30 23:45:28 · answer #7 · answered by whynotaskdon 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
It's up to the priest performing the ceremony. Some make conditions (a recent confession/communion, children to attend sunday school etc.) and others are modern and pragmatic about it.
2007-01-30 23:39:15 · answer #8 · answered by Bart S 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
No, but most will require that you attend some class
2007-01-30 23:37:31 · answer #9 · answered by Heaven's Messenger 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can rent the sanctuary if you want to, and even bring your own priest if they don't want to supply you with one. Prices may vary by selection, of course.
2007-01-30 23:40:31 · answer #10 · answered by qamper 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋