Can anyone who is Catholic and has just had a ceremony let me know, is it a big deal? I just don't know what to tell the priest, and don't know if it is going to look bad.
Thanks!
2007-02-16 09:47:24 · 7 answers · asked by liz8844 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
It doesn't look bad at all, and actually makes things like scheduling the Mass easier because it will take less time. The Mass is deeply meaningful, but it doesn't detract from the sacrament of marriage to have a more simple service.
If your priest gives you a hard time about this (some can hard-nosed about it) find another one.
2007-02-20 03:51:22 · answer #1 · answered by Veritatum17 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, you do not need to have a Mass...in fact, if you marry a nonCatholic, some priests will discourage you from having a Mass. When I married 22 years ago, both mynon-Catholic husband and the priest knew how important the Eucharist is to me so we had the nuptial Mass, so they encouraged me to have the Mass.
My question is...Why would you choose a 10 minute vows only ceremony over the unprecedented beauty of a nuptial Mass? Heck, one of the benefits of being a Catholic bride is getting that awesome Mass and sharing in the Eucharist- two Sacraments at the same time...it is so stunningly amazing and grace giving....you ought to rethink your position!
2007-02-16 17:57:58 · answer #2 · answered by Mommy_to_seven 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Actually, my priest recommended that I not have a Mass since my fiance wasn't Catholic. It's still considered a church wedding, so no harm done. The only problem I had was with my family-they nearly flipped out when they heard that the priest didn't recommend a Mass.
2007-02-16 17:55:36 · answer #3 · answered by SuzeY 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can either have a mass or a celebration without a mass. That may be a good option if you have lots of non Catholic friends and want them to feel more comfortable. There is nothing wrong with opting out of the mass. The ceremony is shorter, and it does not say a thing about how you feel about God. It is just a choice in your marriage ceremony.
Good luck!!
2007-02-16 17:54:49 · answer #4 · answered by Wondering 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If your marrying another Catholic, then you'll probably have the mass etc.. I was married in the Catholic Church.. Large service.. Tell the priest you want a smaller service.. maybe in the chapel.
2007-02-16 17:52:41 · answer #5 · answered by xjaz1 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you don't have to have the full mass. you can just do the marrige ceremony. it's a matter of preferance. the priest won't think any less of you if you opt out of a mass. it isn't required to be married in the catholic church.
2007-02-16 17:53:38 · answer #6 · answered by racer 51 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It all depends upon the priest/parish/diocese, I suppose. We just had the Rite of Marriage and it was just around a half hour to 40 min.
2007-02-17 08:55:26 · answer #7 · answered by Lydia 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋