My partner and I are getting married next year in a catholic church. I am catholic and he was brought up protestant though having being baptised in a catholic church. Thanks to peoples answers on here I now know that as he is baptised catholic he is basically catholic just not church going. He received no protestant sacraments. What my question is that as he has only received the sacrament of baptism in the catholic church does he have to have the other sacraments (communion and confirmation) before he can get married in the catholic church. We would like to have a catholic wedding. Our daughter was christened catholic also. We have discussed this and (only if he really has to) is willing to have these sacraments if this is the only way for us to have our catholic wedding. A protestant wedding is really out of the question as he was never baptised into the church. To be honest, a bad decistion on behalf of his parents. Baptised into one religion and raised another. Unfair on the child
2007-05-13 13:25:19 · 15 answers · asked by Teresa M 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Hi Theresa. The quick answer is that you can have a Catholic wedding without your fiance receiving either of these sacraments. It's only if you want a Catholic wedding that includes a Mass, that he would need to have received the sacrament of the Eucharist. From what you say, however, he was brought up Protestant and doesn't believe in the Eucharist the way Catholics do. That being the case, he should not receive the sacrament and any priest would agree. That's fine, just have your wedding the way most people do, without the Mass. Since both of you were baptised Catholic (right?), there shouldn't be any difficulty whatsoever.
2007-05-13 22:36:15 · answer #1 · answered by Caritas 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm assuming you are not planning on a Nuptual Mass (which could get uncomfortable around Communion time). As far as I know, the sacrament of Matrimony does not require full initiation of the other partner, only an affirmation that any children involved will be raised in the Catholic faith. Technically he will not be able to participate in any lay liturgical ministries until he is, but the only other sacrament that requires the big three is Holy Orders (not an issue for you).
2007-05-13 14:02:47 · answer #2 · answered by skepsis 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
*Is Catholic.*
Yes, in most instances, according to Canon Law, your partner must receive Confirmation before marriage.
Can. 1065 ß1 Catholics who have not yet received the sacrament of Confirmation are to receive it before being admitted to marriage, if this can be done without grave inconvenience.
The rest of the missing sacraments (Confession and Eucharist) will occur during the Confirmation process.
If your partner is completely unchurched, it will take about 6 months to a year to go through the Confirmation process. The more your partner knows understands and accepts the Catholic Faith, the quicker the Confirmation process for Baptized adults goes.
God bless you and your marriage!
Some nice book to buy for Confirmation
Catholic for a Reason (series)
From Death to Live by Schonborn
Catechism (2nd edition that includes the updates)
The Fathers of the Church by Aquilina
The Spirit of the Liturgy by Ratzinger
2007-05-14 05:48:21 · answer #3 · answered by Liet Kynes 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your fiance does not need to have received his first communion nor confirmation in order to be wed in a Catholic Church. If he so wishes, he can receive both of these sacraments during the actual wedding Mass, but it is not mandatory. Most parishes in North America do, however, require that you take a 'Marriage Preparation Course' and the pastor usually needs to know one year in advance in order to go through all the preliminaries. i.e. publish the wedding banns, ensure there was no previous marriage of either person, etc...
2016-05-17 09:51:21 · answer #4 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is good that both of you are going the get married in a Catholic church. I am also glad that both of you are thinking of receiving both the sacraments of communion and confirmation for your partner. It is not necessary for your wedding but I would encourage that your partner receive both the sacraments before the wedding. It is good to hear that your daughter was baptised in a Catholic church. Wishing you all the best in your coming wedding. God Bless!
2007-05-14 00:43:35 · answer #5 · answered by Sniper 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, it isn't necessary to receive the other two in order to marry in the Catholic Church. But all children must be raised Catholic. (And if you divorce in the future, neither of you will be able to receive Holy Communion again.)
In our parish, you do need to be a practicing member in good standing (attend Mass regularly) and give of your time, talent and treasure.
Really, this is something you should discuss with your priest well in advance of the wedding. He'll let you know what the requirements are in your parish.
2007-05-13 13:45:01 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes it is the only way for you to have a Catholic Wedding. He has to get in touch with your local Catholic Church and schedule a meeting. Before giving him the communion and confirmation he will have to attend meetings and learn about those sacraments, it`s even possible for him to have both at the same time. It will not be a short process but it will give more meaning to your Catholic marriage sacrament.
2007-05-13 13:37:14 · answer #7 · answered by Jane Marple 7 · 1⤊ 3⤋
Your partner will probably be expected to attend a pre nuptual set of talks with a priest re marriage in the Catholic Church even though has a past connection.
2007-05-13 20:22:11 · answer #8 · answered by eagledreams 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The only person who could answer that is a priest or a minister. A protestant wedding is not out of the question - many recognize "one baptism for the forgiveness of sins". Episcopal, Luthern, Presbyterian, many of those would be willing to wed you. Still, the only one that can answer is the priest - call around and ask.
2007-05-13 13:30:39 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
No he doesn't, he is a Catholic and the Church will not make him make his Holy Communion etc,
Good luck with the wedding
2007-05-13 13:32:17 · answer #10 · answered by Angel Eyes 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋