I have a friend that is planning to get married with a Catholic guy, but she is not Cathalic and is divorced.
2007-07-21 06:00:10 · 8 answers · asked by inlove 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
Yes, it is possible.
+ Mixed Marriages +
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.
For more information, see the Catechism of the Catholic Church, sections 1633-1637: http://www.usccb.org/catechism/text/pt2sect2chpt3art7.htm#1633
+ Divorce +
All previous marriages, civil or religious, have to be dealt with before someone can be married in the Catholic Church.
The Catholic Church believes that God does not recognize civil divorces.
Jesus said, "Therefore what God has joined together, no human being must separate." (Mark 10:9)
However there may be hope of a declaration of nullity.
The term "annulment" is a misnomer because the Church does not undo or erase a marriage bond.
Rather the Church issues a declaration of nullity when it discovers that the parties were not truly joined by God and hence a full spiritual sacramental marriage as understood by the Church was not present.
Then the parties are free to marry for the first time.
Approach the appropriate person your in your parish who has been trained in the process. If you encounter difficulties, you may go directly to the diocese.
Be prayerful, honest and patient. It takes a while.
+ With love in Christ.
2007-07-21 16:19:59 · answer #1 · answered by imacatholic2 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. But she must get her divorce annulled by the Catholic church first. She does NOT need to convert.
"If a Catholic wants to marry a non-Catholic, how can they assure that the marriage is recognized by the Church?
In addition to meeting the criteria for a valid Catholic marriage (see question #3), the Catholic must seek permission from the local bishop to marry a non-Catholic. If the person is a non-Catholic Christian, this permission is called a "permission to enter into a mixed marriage." If the person is a non-Christian, the permission is called a "dispensation from disparity of cult." Those helping to prepare the couple for marriage can assist with the permission process."
2007-07-21 13:05:53 · answer #2 · answered by Poppet 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all, she doesn't have to be Catholic to be married in the church. If she was married in another church, it may be difficult. If she was married in the courthouse, the Catholic doesn't see it as a real marriage. All priests are different, but they frown on divorce.
2007-07-21 13:13:07 · answer #3 · answered by harleychic 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the church. She would have to "convert"--make her sacraments--through the church. But that doesn't necessarily mean that she has to go to church all the time.
Some churches are more strict about divorced people than others. When she meets with the priest, if he decides that she can't be married in that church, she can go to another until she finds one that is more lenient.
2007-07-21 13:09:00 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I believe they can, the catholic is not a strict church..
2007-07-21 13:07:27 · answer #5 · answered by *AntA mAriA* 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
While I'm fairly certain it's against Church policy, I suppose each diocese and priest is different...so who knows?
2007-07-21 13:04:04 · answer #6 · answered by lady_phoenix39 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It doesn't seem possible unless your friend can get her marriage annulled.
2007-07-21 13:02:56 · answer #7 · answered by CALAVA 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
nope.
she needs to be catholic.
the divorce thing can be dealt with.
2007-07-21 13:02:44 · answer #8 · answered by princessfionafantasy 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋