I was baptized catholic.
2007-12-06 05:29:40 · 17 answers · asked by Sunshynebeams 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
The bride or the groom have to be Catholic, not both.
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.
2007-12-06 15:54:39 · answer #1 · answered by imacatholic2 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I was a protestant that married my Catholic wife in the Catholic Church, and it is a Sacramental marriage.
I don't know if two non-Catholics could get married in a Catholic Church, but I doubt it.
You would have to ask a Priest.
Good Luck, and Peace be with you!
P.S. Serious cash? they don't charge for a marriage service, you will have to pay for flowers, maybe the people singing or whatever you want. It is customary to give the Priest a few bucks and a card as a thank you, just like you would with a Preacher.
2007-12-06 05:35:55 · answer #2 · answered by C 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
One of the couple must be Catholic in order to have a Catholic wedding.
If you've only been baptized, you are missing some Sacraments and may need some education to receive them before your wedding. You'd have to consult a priest to know for sure.
Also, you and your fiance would have to go through all the Catholic marriage preparation, because marriage is a sacrament in the Catholic Church, a permanent, un-doable bond between man, woman and God. It is not to be entered into lightly, so there is more preparation than you might find elsewhere.
2007-12-06 05:35:15 · answer #3 · answered by sparki777 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
No, Catholic church allows mix marriage, but provided that all of your children should be Catholic.
2007-12-06 05:39:08 · answer #4 · answered by asdf 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
One of you need to be Catholic. And believe me, it is not an easy task to be married to a non-catholic if you are a practicing Catholic. Can it be done? yes,
I hope and pray for the best for you and yours,
Pam
2007-12-06 17:41:58 · answer #5 · answered by purpleflyer2008 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why would you want to marry in a Catholic church if you weren't Catholic?
2007-12-06 05:33:36 · answer #6 · answered by War Games AM 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I was always taught that you do. Maybe i was taught wrong but i am not sure why anyone that is not Catholic would want a Catholic wedding.
2007-12-06 05:35:56 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
At least one of the participants (either the bride or groom) must be a Catholic in good standing, and both must attend a class or classes prior to the event.
2007-12-06 05:35:05 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
My protestant father married his catholic wife in a catholic church.
2007-12-06 05:34:09 · answer #9 · answered by No Chance Without Yo Mama 6 · 7⤊ 0⤋
You don't have to be Catholic, but you have to agree to raise your children as Catholic.
2007-12-06 05:34:23 · answer #10 · answered by Robin Runesinger 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋