2007-10-21 15:52:14 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Sure they can. I actually know a couple who did. She was Catholic and he was Baptist. Neither converted to the other's religion either. No problems.
2007-10-21 16:00:41 · answer #1 · answered by Answers is run by hippocrites 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Short answer is yes.
Long answer: The Catholic spouse-to-be would need dispensation to marry a Baptist person. Both would have to present their sacramental records (baptismal certificates, for example) and be free to marry (no previous marriages). They would have to attend whatever premarital services are provided and required by the diocese (varies from place to place).
Regarding some previous comments: Catholics do recognize Baptists as true Christians, our "separated brethren." However, it is true that some branches of the Baptist tradition claim Catholicism is not Christianity. This is something the couple would need to work out and it might be a serious enough cause that the Catholic perhaps could NOT get dispensation to marry the Baptist. It's an important issue and the couple should strive for unity.
The previous answer that said the Baptist must convert is absolutely incorrect. Also, the other answer who said that the Baptist must agree to raise the kids Catholic is incorrect. The Baptist must only agree to HAVE kids with the Catholic. Only the Catholic spouse is required to raise the kids Catholic.
2007-10-22 10:02:03 · answer #2 · answered by sparki777 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, but there would be some issues to resolve first. The Catholic Church will only permit the marriage of a Catholic to a non-Catholic Christian if:
1. The Catholic agrees not to renounce their faith.
2. Both parties agree that the children will be baptized in the Catholic Church and raised and educated as Catholics
3. Neither party has been married before.
Weddings of this kind do not take place with the celebration of the Eucharist. There is a service of the Word, followed by the actual wedding ceremony.
VB8
2007-10-21 22:58:24 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
If you are going to capitalize Baptist, please capitalize Catholic.
Yes, in fact the Catholic is expected to marry in a Catholic Church. It can be done in a non Catholic church for good reason ( like the bride isn't Cahtolic), but the couple still needs to undergo Catholic mariage preparation.
It happens all the time....and it amazies me how many people think this is something new!
Make an appointment eith the priest. It is not a difficult matter at all.
2007-10-22 23:32:32 · answer #4 · answered by Mommy_to_seven 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes, but not with a Mass.
My sister was in exactly that scenario and had a ceremony in a Catholic church (no Mass) when she married a Baptist.
2007-10-21 22:56:03 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, provided the non-Catholic partner agrees to have the children raised in the Catholic faith.
The Church is aware of the danger of religious indifference and probable conflict over the duty of the baptism and education of children in the Catholic faith. The Catholic Church demands of Catholic partners that they should be prepared to remove all dangers of falling away from the faith and make a sincere promise to have all the children baptized and brought up in the Catholic Church; and that the other party is fully aware of this obligation.
For more information about this subject please go to this link and look for section 1633 and following. http://www.usccb.org/catechism/text/pt2sect2chpt3art7.htm
2007-10-21 23:15:03 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes.
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
With love in Christ.
2007-10-21 23:47:53 · answer #7 · answered by imacatholic2 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
I'm an atheist and was "approved" to marry my Catholic ex-wife in a Catholic church. She wasn't allowed to have a mass though. They are very picky about that!
2007-10-21 22:57:17 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
It surely wouldn't be in a Baptist church.
2007-10-21 22:55:58 · answer #9 · answered by rikirailrd 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
yes. non catholics can marry catholics in a catholic church, but provisions such as the religious education of their children (as catholics) is generally agreed upon.
2007-10-21 23:00:41 · answer #10 · answered by kujigafy 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋