Or is that rule only in some catholic churches?
2007-07-19 06:55:13 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
Yes.
My brother (Catholic) married a Buddhist girl several months ago, in a Catholic church.
Was the church aware she was Buddhist? I have no clue. But I do know they were married, considering I was the best man.
2007-07-19 07:02:36 · answer #1 · answered by JAGuzman 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
The correct answer is "that depends."
If one is Catholic and the other is a baptized Christian of pretty much any Protestant denomination (or Eastern Orthodox), then they can marry in the Catholic Church as long as they meet all the regulations required by the diocese in which the church is situated. That may or may not include premarital counseling, filing copies of baptismal certificates, etc.
However, if either of the two was married and divorced previously, the divorced person would have to have the prior marriage looked into to see if it's sacramentally valid according to Catholic standards. If not, the divorced person receives a decree of nullity for that prior marriage and can marry again. If it is valid, however, there is no remedy and the person cannot remarry in the Catholic church.
If one person is Catholic and the other is not a baptized Christian, the whole thing gets stickier. Dispensation is required from the bishop, yadda yadda, and in some cases, the Church will not agree to marry the couple.
Every case is judged individually, so the best thing a couple can do is meet with a priest.
Clarification on the above comments that the couple must agree to raise the kids Catholic: not quite true. The CATHOLIC person must agree to raise the kids Catholic and the non-Catholic person only has to know that their spouse is going to do that.
2007-07-19 08:54:56 · answer #2 · answered by sparki777 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
By Catholic law, yes it is okay for a Catholic to marry a non-Catholic in the church. The couple must promise that all children from the marriage will be raised Catholic.
As you were wondering, some priests may have their own personal rule not to marry non-Catholics. But most will, and the church law is that they can.
Some insurance may be, if the non-Catholic says they are seriously considering converting to Catholicism.
2007-07-19 07:09:06 · answer #3 · answered by danashelchan 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well I'm catholic and hubby is protestant, also his first wife (deceased) was catholic - oddly enough he was married in the same catholic church - twice
So the answer is yes. Many years ago they wouldn't allow you beyond the rail or stair to the alter, but that has changed as well.
2007-07-19 07:15:49 · answer #4 · answered by Chele 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Generally, it's accepted practice, but whichever one of you is Catholic should check with your parish priest for the procedure in your diocese.
However, the person who is not Catholic must still attend the premarital counselling sessions with the other person, and MUST agree to raise the children Catholic.
2007-07-19 09:37:22 · answer #5 · answered by Lydia 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, they can be married in the Church if only one is Catholic. Call your parish priest. I am sure he will be glad to answer all your questions.
2007-07-19 07:46:11 · answer #6 · answered by Suz123 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Meet with the priest. Usually if the non catholic does not want to convert they ask that you agree to raise your children as catholic.
Good luck
2007-07-19 07:05:44 · answer #7 · answered by cookie 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Yes, we did. I am Catholic and my husband is Methodist. He even goes to church with me every Sunday, participates in everything except communion.
2007-07-19 08:46:14 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes
2007-07-19 07:05:26 · answer #9 · answered by Ethan's Mama 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I just did, im Catholic and she is prodistan
2007-07-19 07:04:27 · answer #10 · answered by Digital O 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋