I'm asking this b/c on my family's side, esp. my mom, they're religious and very conservative, which is typical in Filipino culture. But I'm wondering if it's going to be a fuss if I wanna get married in places like the beach or a courtroom but not a church. Does Catholicism "state" I have to wed in a church? A couple of my friends say that I DO have to get married there, and when I checked on Wikipedia, all I saw is a Christian wedding article w/ no Catholic topic in particular... Please help I'm confused =(.
2007-03-05 16:39:52 · 12 answers · asked by Fia 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
"In America, most Catholic dioceses do not allow outdoor weddings. The reason is that with the increase of divorce, the Church is scared that people are losing the sense of seriousness within weddings and marriage"
This came from About.com, under the Catholic section and more specifically the questions relating to weddings.
However, it did say to check with your Parish about this. I guess somethings can happen on a situation to situation basis.
I also grew up Catholic, and remember hearing something about a marriage not fully being recognized if not done in a Church, but I could be all wrong there.
2007-03-05 17:09:16 · answer #1 · answered by Answer Girl 2007 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
The Church isn't above God and has never made this kind of daft declare. the reason the Catholic Church has the flexibility to bind and loose, in each way (jointly with marriages and SIN) is because Jesus Christ Himself gave it the flexibility to succeed in this. only examine the Bible, it truly is sweet there for all to make certain -- Matthew 16:18, 18:18; John 20:22-23 - those verses coach it and in reality the completed e book of Acts confirms it. human beings favor to understand that the employer of the Church is a finished necessity, and it truly is toughness proves this. The Catholic Church IS God's Holy Church, no count number number what type of issues it has now or has had contained in the previous, it truly is because of the human aspect of the Church itself. once you're making a trustworthy confession to God through a clergyman then your sins will be forgiven. With that being stated, no longer all sins are equivalent, and harsher penances or maybe discipline may be needed in uncommon ocassions. God is merciful and forgiving yet what such truly some individuals get remote from in right this moment's global is that He also demands justice.
2016-12-05 07:39:27 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Generally if there's a problem it's only with the priest; I'm not sure if in the Phillippines you're allowed to find a different priest who is willing to perform the ceremony outside of a Church.
I do think that if you have a Mass it has to be within the church, but if you just want the vows and liturgy of the word, it can be anywhere.
And don't get info from Wikipedia. Remember it's written by contributors, so if no one felt like writing a section on Catholic weddings, it's not going to be in there.
2007-03-07 10:26:56 · answer #3 · answered by Veritatum17 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No the catholic church does not require you to marry in a catholic church. The only thing they require is that at least one of you is catholic to get married by a catholic priest or in a catholic church. You can get married anywhere you want and most of the time you can still use a catholic priest to perform the ceremony.
2007-03-05 17:06:38 · answer #4 · answered by Kevin J 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
When Catholics refer to getting married "in the church," they are referring to following the Catholic doctrines as far as marriage goes. You can get married anywhere you want. A priest can go anywhere just the same as a Justice of the Peace or a Protestant minister.
2007-03-05 21:54:19 · answer #5 · answered by Patti C 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You should talk to a priest. Another thing, don't rely on wikipedia. The info there is from contributors (anyboy could write anything) so the accuracy of the information is very questionable.
2007-03-08 07:26:17 · answer #6 · answered by Danny H 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. You can marry in other places, thr trick is finding a priest that will do it. They are out there but they are few and far between.
2007-03-05 23:12:36 · answer #7 · answered by kateqd30 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
no u dont have to marry in the church. im Catholic so i guess i would know-lol-i believe its what u feel is rite
2007-03-05 16:51:31 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Get married where you want just cos ur catholic shouldn't restrict you to where you get married
2007-03-05 16:49:16 · answer #9 · answered by wilo_chick 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I just know you can't get married outside.
2007-03-07 09:44:49 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋