My boyfriend is catholic, I am evangelic bu haven't been baptized in any church, can we still get married even though I don't want to take classes in a catholic church to get married?
2007-07-18 03:10:53 · 12 answers · asked by Kiss 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
Not sure about the baptized part but to be Married in a catholic church you HAVE to do some pre marriage talks with the Priest even if you both were Catholic you would still have to do it
2007-07-18 03:16:44 · answer #1 · answered by Sazzy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Catholic Church allows marriage between Catholics and non-baptized persons. You do not have to convert.
However everyone has to take a few classes. Only the sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick does not require classes before reception.
All six of the other seven Sacraments of the Catholic Church require catechesis (learning) before they are received, this includes:
+ Baptism
+ Confirmation
+ Eucharist
+ Reconciliation
+ Holy Orders
+ Matrimony
This is to ensure the person receiving the sacrament knows what is happening and fully appreciates the duties and responsibilities that come with the sacrament.
For more information, see the Catechism of the Catholic Church, sections 1633-1637: http://www.usccb.org/catechism/text/pt2sect2chpt3art7.htm#1633
With love in Christ.
2007-07-18 17:13:16 · answer #2 · answered by imacatholic2 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on what you mean by "married." If by married you mean married as a matter of civil law, then go to your local courthouse and have a judge marry you.
If by "married" you mean an ecclesiastical union that would be recognized by the Catholic Church, then you would have to fulfill the requirements of that Church.
All that aside, it sounds like you and your boyfirend may not have had the serious "religion" discussion yet. This is something you need to agree upon (including how you are going to raise your kids, if any).
2007-07-18 03:18:50 · answer #3 · answered by chicagolawyer 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Talk to a Catholic priest. There may be a way that you can still be married, though chances are you will probably still be required to take some classes so that you can have an understanding of his religion. Good luck to you.
2007-07-18 03:21:41 · answer #4 · answered by TxsWitchWAB 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you can still get married, but you won't be able to get married in the catholic church. You'll either have to go to a non-denominational church or a court house to get married.
Take Care
2007-07-18 03:14:38 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
of course you can but you will have to get married in a religion that has less rules. To marry ion a catholic church, you need to attend meetings called pre cana and make sure all of your catholic responsibilities have been met.
2007-07-18 03:14:45 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes you can. im catholic and my ex hub no religion and we got married in a catholic church. however im now divorced and i cant get married in catholic church again even though my partner an i are both catholic- we are marrying in a chuch of england.
2007-07-18 03:15:22 · answer #7 · answered by ballerina 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that as long as he is a member of the church you will be okay to get married in that church. As to whether you can get married at all - of course you can. if the church will not allow you to there then have an outdoors wedding
2007-07-18 03:13:47 · answer #8 · answered by logan28 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Sure! Anyone 18 and over can get married. But it probably isn't happening in a church that way. You might have to have a secular wedding.
2007-07-18 03:13:31 · answer #9 · answered by Mr. Taco 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
if you want to get married in a catholic church, you'll need to take classes,,,or, go to another cathoic church, lie and tell them that your a catholic, you should be right then. If you feel guilty about it later, just go to confession and all will be forgiven
2007-07-18 03:16:30 · answer #10 · answered by Sammy 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋