2007-05-09 03:01:59 · 12 answers · asked by richard b 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Catholics have very strick laws, even though they dont actually live by the book. Discretion is with the church's Father I would say, which is doubtful.
2007-05-09 03:16:36 · answer #1 · answered by ~☆ Petit ♥ Chou ☆~ 7 · 4⤊ 1⤋
Not usually- but NOT for the reason you think!
It has nothing to do with it 'not looking right.'
A pregnant bride and groom may feel compelled to get married- a fact that could render a marriage invalid.
If the wedding was already set and date confirmed with the Church before the pregnancy, you may get away with it.
Fact is- having sex before marriage greatly increases the likelihood of divorce....a pregnancy makes the odds even worse.
If the priest encourages you to wait until after the child is born, respect that. The Church never acts in malice- only in wisdom and love.
2007-05-09 20:42:38 · answer #2 · answered by Mommy_to_seven 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes you can.
All catholics that want to be married in the catholic church have to go through pre-cana which are classes that you and your fiance go to together. It is a time to talk about all sorts of things before you get married. Most priests don't allow you to get married before 9-12 months after you let them know you want to get married. This is to make sure you get through pre-cana and that you are thinking about what you are doing.
My parents had my older sister before they got married. The priest talked to them, but they would never stop you from getting married. They will expect you to go to confession before receiving the sacrament- I went to confession the night before the wedding.
Good luck!
2007-05-09 10:20:07 · answer #3 · answered by E. 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hmm, good question. I don't think so though. I think the catholic church is very strict on pregnancy before marriage... you may want to have a non denominational ceremony or even get married before a judge in the court legally and have a friend proceed over the ceremony and be married that way. Through the court they are non biased and it is legally recognized as a marriage and through the eyes of god in a marriage ceremony it will be recognized :) Remember, he sees all...
2007-05-09 10:19:02 · answer #4 · answered by ♫Mama of One♫ 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I am catholic and I am not quite sure about that. I do know that having a child before you are married is known as conceiving a child out of wedlock. This is highly frowned upon. It happened to me. I had to go to confession and I was going to have to wait a while to get married. I ended up not marrying my son's father. A few years later, I was able to get married to my current husband. We had to have sessions with our priest in order to be married in the church. You may want to talk to your priest about this.
2007-05-09 10:09:49 · answer #5 · answered by iamjoesmamma 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
if your vicar is strict, then i doubt it.
it's the same as having children already then asking the vicar to marry you - this is the case with my friend - she had her children christned by him earlier this year, and the same vicar is marrying her & the childrens dad in september - he has known my friend since she was young and is close to the family, whereas the vicar / church you choose, may not be so laid back.
so the answer is, yes you can but only some will do it. speak with your vicar.
2007-05-09 10:10:36 · answer #6 · answered by Once B 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes.
Assuming you are a Catholic, you should probably go to the sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession) before you get married.
Congratulations!
With love in Christ.
2007-05-10 00:11:32 · answer #7 · answered by imacatholic2 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes
2007-05-09 10:08:57 · answer #8 · answered by Puppy Zwolle 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
you can but it depends on the priest, if you get one of the old school ones he may make you jump through hoops but i don't think they can refuse you anymore. they used to be able to refuse you but i really don't think they can nowadays.
2007-05-09 17:48:18 · answer #9 · answered by cathc 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeah you can but you need to be a catholic too
2007-05-09 10:13:37 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋