2007-03-28 10:45:48 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Entertainment & Music ➔ Celebrities
No.
You should become a Catholic because you want to become a Catholic.
You should not be forced or blackmailed into conversion.
If you are interested in joining or just learning more about the Catholic Church, contact your local parish and ask about information about their RCIA Inquiry group.
You can go and ask any questions you want.
This is the first step in RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) but you can stop at any time.
There is no obligation to become a Catholic.
With love and prayers in Christ.
2007-03-28 17:09:07 · answer #1 · answered by imacatholic2 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is not necessary for you to convert to marry a Catholic- if anyone told you that they are full of it.
Do you think you are the only non Catholic to want to marry a Catholic?
You also do not need to promise to raise the kids Catholic- your FIANCE makes that promise...you only acknowledge that promise.
You still must do the Catholic marriage preparation. The wedding can even be in your church if you like- Father will help arrange that permission.
You amy want to take RCIA classes- they are meant for people interested in learning about the Catholic church and possibly joining, but joining is not required. It would help you understand what it means to be Catholic...Catholicism for Dummies by Fr. John Trigilio is also good.
2007-03-28 13:26:17 · answer #2 · answered by Mommy_to_seven 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. You should become Catholic to find a better understanding of God. Changing religion for marriage is a bad idea in my mind. Stay whatever religion or sect you belong to now.
2007-03-30 00:28:57 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well depends if you two dont get along because of your religions than it wont work. If you believe in what catholics believe, than it would be a good idea to become one. It doesnt really matter of what religion you want to become married.
2007-03-28 10:53:23 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why not convince him to go for a "Christian" service outside of the church?...maybe a nice garden wedding.
I converted for my hubby and ya know what... I went through all the ceremonies, communion, confirmation, baptism...took me nearly 3 yrs to complete. Then we got married and have not been back to church since the wedding!
Of course, everyone is different so you should REALLY go with what your heart is telling you to do.
I am just saying... if you're going to go through all the conversion requirements, make sure it's what YOU want, not what he or his family expect.
PS... I wouldn't even consider doing it either, for less than a 2 carat platinum ring!!! j/k!
2007-03-28 10:55:52 · answer #5 · answered by DeHuntres 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Catholic church is pretty harsh, but you don't actually have to convert in order to be married in the church.
If your boyfriend is already dating you, then I'm guessing he doesn't care if you are Catholic or not.
2007-03-28 10:51:20 · answer #6 · answered by Dana 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Only if you want to & believe in the faith, also what is he prepared to do for you.
2007-03-28 10:48:52 · answer #7 · answered by riverdanceboi 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Talk to a priest.
2007-03-29 10:15:47 · answer #8 · answered by Danny H 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋