I am Catholic he is Protestant. He said he hasnt practiced his religion in a long time. Dont we both beleive the samething though, so he could get married in a Catholic church?
2007-02-04 13:21:47 · 23 answers · asked by Beth 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
You both are Christians...
2007-02-04 13:25:02 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Remember that for a Catholic, marriage is a Sacrament so the wedding would have to be in your church. Further, the couple bestows the sacrament upon each other with the priest officiating at the Mass itself. Talk to your pastor. It can be arranged that the two of you marry.
If you do marry the guy, remember that you take upon you the Pauline Priviledge:
13And if a woman has a husband who is not a believer and he is willing to live with her, she must not divorce him. 14For the unbelieving husband has been sanctified through his wife, and the unbelieving wife has been sanctified through her believing husband. 15But if the unbeliever leaves, let him do so. A believing man or woman is not bound in such circumstances.
(1 Cor. 7:13-15)
In other words, if he opts to divorce you, it is not an offense and you can claim this Pauline priviledge when you file for an annulment.
However, work hard at your relationship and know that your faith actually saves/sanctifies him.
Decide BEFOREHAND how you will raise the children: Catholic or in his faith. But since his faith does not seem important to him, raise them Catholic.
2007-02-04 13:45:47 · answer #2 · answered by The Carmelite 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have an Uncle that is the same situation. They are over 22 years married now.
He had to go through some classes to get married in a Catholic church. He also did convert. But it isn't a big deal. Talk to the priest.
2007-02-04 13:27:19 · answer #3 · answered by Alex 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A Catholic can marry a protestant in the church
if he/she agrees to let their children be raised Catholic.
2007-02-04 13:27:04 · answer #4 · answered by cowgirlup15 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Today there is hardly any difference between the two as far as God is concerned. I personally would not get married in a Catholic church even though I was raised Catholic, but if he is a bad Christian or Protestant or non-practicing to him this would not matter.
2007-02-04 13:25:51 · answer #5 · answered by sirromo4u 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I think in order to marry in a catholic church you must be catholic. Also in the Catholic religion they will only marry Catholics to Catholics. But yes the two of you can marry and be very happy, but one of you will have to convert. Either you to Catholic or him to Protestant.
2007-02-04 13:28:09 · answer #6 · answered by hadessah48 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sure, you could get married. The basic belief is similar. Maybe he would want to convert after you were married. I know you would have to marry in a Catholic ceremony and raise your children as Catholic.
2007-02-04 14:22:04 · answer #7 · answered by Midge 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would ask a Priest about the marriage thing.
As for marriage between the two it really depends on the protestant in question. If he is anti-Catholic or believes that Catholics aren't saved then it would be very difficult to stay together since he would probably be constantly trying to convert you.
2007-02-04 13:26:07 · answer #8 · answered by Dysthymia 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can both be married in the Catholic Church without your prospective husband converting to Catholicism; provided, he agrees that your children will be raised as Catholics.
Have a blessed and peaceful day
2007-02-04 13:28:28 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes.
Many beliefs you share in common, I am sure.
Talk about your beliefs...what is most important to you and him.
God created both of you, you have more in common than you know right now.
He can get married in a Catholic church and you can also invite his minister to witness your marriage on the altar with the priest.
2007-02-04 13:30:16 · answer #10 · answered by EpicPoem Lily 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Or you can marry in the Protestant Church.
2007-02-04 13:29:37 · answer #11 · answered by Andres 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋