2007-05-23 09:47:59 · 18 answers · asked by delia i 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
The Catholic Church allows marriage between Catholics and non-Catholics.
Because the Church recognizes the tremendous challenge that the interfaith couple will face, they may have to get permission from the bishop.
Talk to your local parish as soon as possible.
With love in Christ.
2007-05-23 17:40:38 · answer #1 · answered by imacatholic2 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the actual church you will be getting married at.
For the most part, they don't care - except they want two things:
1) He agrees to raise the children as Catholics;
2) You both have to do classes with the church - for about a year, including a weekend retreat - prior to the wedding. So he understands the basics about the church and also as preparation for getting married - as a couple. Like free counseling, it helps make sure you are on the same page about your future lives together. It's the church's way of making the best effort to keep you from divorcing in the future..
2007-05-23 09:50:33 · answer #2 · answered by nuovoterra 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Last time I checked to marry in a Roman Catholic church both the bride and groom must be catholic but check with the pastor at the catholic church.
2007-05-23 09:53:02 · answer #3 · answered by stfelix777 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I would ask a priest or bishop for the best answer. From what I know, you can both stay your religion, but you have to say your children will be brought up as Catholics.
2007-05-23 09:52:21 · answer #4 · answered by miss j 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
The same as if they were both Catholic.
They'd have to promise an intended lifelong commitment, and an openness to having children. (They don't have to have children, contrary to popular misconception about Catholicism -- they just have to leave every marital act open to the possibility.)
They'd also have to promise to raise as Catholic any children they do have.
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2007-05-23 09:51:22 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
I am not sure, but I think before a priest would agree to marry them, the man would have to take Religious Education classes to become Catholic. Call your local parish to find out the details
2007-05-23 09:51:08 · answer #6 · answered by hagia 2 · 0⤊ 4⤋
Is this woman a mail-order bride?
If that's the case, no requirements are needed besides a bulletproof prenuptial agreement!
Good luck to all parties concerned!
2007-05-23 09:55:39 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
You have to agree to raise your children Catholic and they will strongly suggest that you become a Catholic yourself.
2007-05-23 09:52:11 · answer #8 · answered by Babs 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Sit down with your fiancee and a priest, they will walk you through the entire process. Too much detail to go into here.
And NO, you DO NOT have to convert......
2007-05-23 09:51:06 · answer #9 · answered by Michelle A 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Generally, you just have to tell the priest that you'll raise your kid Catholic.
You don't *actually* have to raise the kid Catholic, but you have to tell him that you will.
You might also have to do some premarital counseling with the priest. Just pretend you are celibate and you'll have no problems.
2007-05-23 09:52:02 · answer #10 · answered by Minh 6 · 0⤊ 3⤋