Getting married in a Catholic Church?

Question

I am Catholic. The girl who I am going to get engaged to is not. She is still Christian though. As a Catholic what are the ramifications of getting married in a non-Catholic (but still Christian) Church? Will I still be receiving the sacriment of marrige or does that have to be given by a Catholic priest?

Thanks for the help!

Answer 1

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.

Answer 2

There are special considerations for Catholics who are marrying non-Catholics. Most dioceses advise against celebrating the Eucharist during the wedding ceremony, since it underlines the division between the couple rather than the unity. Only the Catholics present would be free to receive the Eucharist, for example. And while the non-Catholic partner is no longer required to sign a pledge to raise the couple’s children as Catholics, the Catholic partner must promise to do everything possible to pass on the faith to the next generation.

Justa quick search on google gave me this website.

http://www.oncecatholic.org/reading_answers.asp?QC0690

you might wanna try that too, next time.

Answer 3

Yes, you can have a valid marriage with a non-Catholic, even if you marry in her church instead of yours. You will need dispensation, and you will need to fulfill all the other premarital requirements set by your diocese. Consult your priest for details, but take comfort in knowing that Catholics are most definitely allowed to marry non-Catholics.

Answer 4

That kind of marriage is non-Sacramental and not fully recognized as "Holy Matrimony" by the Roman Catholic Church.

And...please know that the Proper Ministers for the Sacrament are the Bride and Groom. The Priest is there to offer the Church's blessing.

But there must still be proper Sacramental matter, form, intention...and most of all - you need to be prepared and both of you need to understand the idea of Sacramental Intention before the marriage is completely legitimate in the eyes pf the Church.

Answer 5

You can call your priest and ask him to be part of the ceremony but you do have to go through pre-cana even if you're not getting married in the Church. The priest would then have to deem it fit to be a part of your ceremony in another Church. You still have to go through the Catholic steps and a priest must be present otherwise you are not married in the Church. You'd be better off speaking with your parish priest about this as he can give you specific guidance.
Best to you.

Answer 6

Consult your parish priest. You need permission from the bishop to marry a non-RC. Your priest can tell you how to apply for this. He can also assist you to make the decision of whether to marry in an RC church or to request permission to marry in another church. You can also check out this FAQ.

Answer 7

Marriying by or not by church is obeying the marriage sacrament. If it had to be given by a catholic priest, people that live away from any priest woudn't be able to fulfill it and that's not right. What matters is that you marry and do not divorce.

Answer 8

i believe to marry in a catholic church u need to be a practicing cathlic who was baptised and confirmed.

u may need to find a nondenominational christian church to do the ceremony.

edit: i am wrong, sorry. i just read the article above me.

Answer 9

My Aunt is a catholic and my uncle a christian, my uncle had to convert to catholicism when they got married. Maybe it varies from church to church though.

Answer 10

You can no longer accept Communion in a Catholic Church, but you will still be allowed to contribute a significant part of your paycheck.