2007-02-25 06:23:21 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
No.
The Code of Canon Law says that two adult witnesses, in addition to the priest, are required for a valid marriage.
Requirements for witnesses may change from diocese to diocese so you will have to ask the priest or parish wedding coordinator for details.
It is recommended (but not required) that witnesses be
+ Men and women who will take a personal interest in the spouses and aid them by advice to live the marriage vows
+ Practicing Christians whose own style of life can be an example to the new spouses
With love in Christ.
2007-02-25 14:28:56 · answer #1 · answered by imacatholic2 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I had a traditional Catholic wedding and neither the maid of honor nor the best man were Catholic. We were never even asked about it.
2007-02-25 06:30:54 · answer #2 · answered by LolaCorolla 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. I was the Maid of Honor in my friends Catholic wedding and I am Baptist. But I couldn't be her childs legal godmother because I never made my 1st Communion.
2007-02-25 09:31:15 · answer #3 · answered by Heather 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. They would just need to sign as the chief witnesses. However, for attendants who are not Catholic, it's a good idea to tell them what will be going on, etc. during the service and ceremony.
2007-02-25 09:43:00 · answer #4 · answered by Lydia 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only one must be Catholic.
Just be certain to fully instruct all non Catholics in what will be happening...it is the polite thing to do!
2007-02-28 00:38:56 · answer #5 · answered by Mommy_to_seven 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not in my church. It just depends on the bride and groom. Some churches require both the bride & groom to be Catholic. For mine, only one of us has to be Catholic. We both are required to take marriage counseling classes and to raise our children to be Catholics. Good luck & Congrats.
2007-02-25 06:33:28 · answer #6 · answered by erinlovestv 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, they don't. I guess if you had a really strick priest they may have an issue with it, but generally, it doesn't matter what religion the bridal party is.
2007-02-25 06:28:49 · answer #7 · answered by sunny 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No they do not. When in doubt ask the church where you are getting married
2007-02-28 13:25:23 · answer #8 · answered by galixcysmagic 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋