So i have not been baptised a Catholic but my Fiance is as well as most of my family. I have been baptised as christian. In order to get married in the Catholic church do i need to be a Catholic . I want to be a Catholic as i attend church with my family on occasion in the Catholic . How long are the premartial classes? Is there any thing i should know about gettin married in the Catholic church. Also is there typically a fee or donation and if so how much.
2007-12-26 16:19:11 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
+ Marriage +
The Catholic Church allows marriage between Catholics and non-Catholics. You do not have to convert.
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
+ Joining the Catholic Church +
If you are interested in joining or just learning more about the Catholic Church, contact your local parish and ask about information about their RCIA Inquiry group.
You can go and ask any questions you want.
This is the first step in RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) but you can stop at any time.
There is no obligation to become a Catholic.
With love and prayers in Christ.
2007-12-26 16:29:08 · answer #1 · answered by imacatholic2 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You do not have to be Catholic to be married in the Catholic church. The classes are a total of about 9 hours. My fiance and I did them in 3 nights, some churches do them in one long day, or a weekend ect. The classes actually aren't bad by the way there are a lot of things that are very useful you learn such as how to budget your money, how to communicate well ect. I believe we are paying a couple hundred for the church, but I'm not sure of the exact fee.
Good luck and congratulations!
2007-12-26 16:36:22 · answer #2 · answered by just me 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
One of you have to be catholic in order to marry in a catholic church so if he is then you're okay . The best thing to do is go to your local catholic church and ask them for their requirements , they will be the best ones to ask these questions to. Good luck
2007-12-26 18:27:21 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
well rcia classes normaly take a year prep wedding classes 6 months i say get a catholic blessing and work on getting your rcia classes done
2007-12-26 16:57:48 · answer #4 · answered by rodeogirl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋