Can a Catholic and a Christian person get married without anything bad happening?, and if so, which church would we get married in, a catholic or christian church? or don't any of those details matter?
2007-10-07 17:42:14 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Oh sorry, I didn't realise that Catholics were Christians, man I'm dum, even though i got tha highest score in my whole grade for a Religion test, WOW this is a big wake up call
Thanks to everyone who answers!
2007-10-07 17:51:16 · update #1
OK, since others have enlightened you that Catholic ARE Christians, I'll lay off that one!
I;ll answer you as a Catholic who married a Presbyterian. Catholics are required to be married in a Catholic Church, but this can be 'waived' under certain conditions.
For example, in our contry it is tradition for a wedding to occur in the bride's church.
As long as the couple goes throughCatholic marriage preparation and the Catholic party signs a promise to raise the children as Catholics, it is fairly easy to get permisison from the Diocese for the wedding to occur in a non Catholic Church.
Now- the sticky part is when the kids come along. You need to decide BEFORE THE WEDDING how they will be brought up.
And don;t tell me 'We;ll let them decide." Will you leyt them decide if they sit in their car seat? What time they go to bed? What they eat? Whether they go to school?
Of course not! And so why then would you not take more care of their immortal souls?
That is the biggest problem interfaith couples have, and unfortunately, they don't realize how important it is to them until they have children....
2007-10-08 17:06:15 · answer #1 · answered by Mommy_to_seven 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Catholics arent Christians?
I hope you mean a Catholic and a Protestant!
Better add a note to this question before you get a horde of offended Catholics posting!
Depends on what kind of Protestant you are but yes you can get married however I would check with both the Catholic church and whatever church the other patnere attends to see whether both churchs accept the validity of interfaith marriages?
You might want to also add an note on which sect or cult the other non Catholic partner is?
2007-10-07 17:49:25 · answer #2 · answered by JeeVee 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First, Catholics are true Christians.
Second, in order for the marriage to be sanctioned by the Catholic Church, they must both agree (and sign a document swearing) to raise their children Catholic. Otherwise, they cannot be married Catholic. Catholics are more strict than random Christian denominations.
Third, let me explain how this works. In order for a Catholic to celebrate a "sacramental marriage," which is very important for a Catholic, both parties must be baptised. That's it. Not confirmed, not practicing...just baptised. Oh, and any Christian baptism counts (mormons are not considered Christian by the Catholic Church).
I hope this helps. Nothing above will help answer how the bride's mother, groom's friend, etc., will feel about the wedding. Good luck!
2007-10-07 17:48:43 · answer #3 · answered by Jay 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I don't know if things have changed, but when my mom (Presbyterian - Christian) married my dad (Catholic - also Christian), she converted so that they could get married in a Catholic church.
Maybe they have relaxed those rules, or maybe it depends on the rules of the specific churches you are talking about. Ask your clergy. However, I don't think anything "bad" will happen either way, it's just a matter of following the churches' guidelines.
2007-10-07 17:53:51 · answer #4 · answered by Michelle M 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My mom, a non-religious person just got married to a Catholic a few weeks ago. It wasnt at the Catholic church so the grooms family didnt come to the wedding. If you dont care which church it is in, you probably should go to the Catholic one to avoid having this happen to you.
2007-10-07 17:55:33 · answer #5 · answered by Par 4 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I assume by Christian you are referring to a Protestant, as Catholics consider themselves Christians.
My protestant brother married a catholic girl, and before it was allowed, he had to go to classes at the catholic church, and either show proof of baptism, or be baptised again (i forget which), and vow to raise any children according to the catholic faith.
Your best option is to ask at the churches of both parties.
Another option, is to have a civil ceremony (courthouse).
Eventually, though, expect differences in beliefs to become an issue in need of resolution.
2007-10-07 17:54:02 · answer #6 · answered by David F 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Catholics are the first denomination of Christianity. As long as both people believe Jesus is the only way to heaven there should be no problems. As for what church, they should love each other enough to make a compromise.
2007-10-07 17:47:42 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Catholics are Christians
2007-10-07 17:45:09 · answer #8 · answered by tebone0315 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I think it is pretty much guaranteed that every married couple DOES experience good times and bad times. That's just the way life is.
Those bad times, as well as the good times, accompany every marrie no matter what religion/denomination the couple is married in.
That's why the phrases "in good times and in bad" and "for richer or poorer" and "for better or worse" are common wedding vows. They are not merely romantic notions. They are VERY REAL PROMISES that spouses make to each other in the site of God.
God has NEVER promised ANYONE there lives would be nothing but a bowl of cherries.
2007-10-10 05:40:54 · answer #9 · answered by Daver 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Catholics should marry in a Catholic church.
2007-10-07 17:48:37 · answer #10 · answered by The Silent Majority 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋