So, FH and I are both Catholic, but neither of us really practice. We both need to make our confirmation before getting married if we want to have a religious ceremony. But his parish told him we can't take a class until September. Obviously, that's not going to work since we're getting married in September. Anyone go through this process? Any words of advice?
Do you think that you can get confirmed earlier through another parish? You should call a few more to find out. I seem to remember that I was confrmed during the spring time.
maybe go to the diocese headquarters in rockville center..... they may be able to send you to the right parish to get things done faster.....
Posted by portjeffbride
maybe go to the diocese headquarters in rockville center..... they may be able to send you to the right parish to get things done faster.....
Posted by Jennifer907
So, FH and I are both Catholic, but neither of us really practice. We both need to make our confirmation before getting married if we want to have a religious ceremony. But his parish told him we can't take a class until September. Obviously, that's not going to work since we're getting married in September. Anyone go through this process? Any words of advice?
I know that other parishes will do it right away if they know you are getting married. Call around to different parishes and see what they say.
Well, since FHs parish was completely useless and rude to him, I called mine and they said the same thing. Classes don't start until September. BUT, he said we don't have to have confirmation to get married. We just have to do precana. This is news to me. Anyone else ever hear that?
Posted by portjeffbride
maybe go to the diocese headquarters in rockville center..... they may be able to send you to the right parish to get things done faster.....
Posted by Jennifer907
Well, since FHs parish was completely useless and rude to him, I called mine and they said the same thing. Classes don't start until September. BUT, he said we don't have to have confirmation to get married. We just have to do precana. This is news to me. Anyone else ever hear that?
Yes, I have made all of my sacraments but FH has all except confirmation. According to my priest you only have to have been baptised to be married in the church. Although if you would both like to make confirmation you may do it at a later date , before you have children and my priest encouraged FH to do this. We are attending precana. Hope this helps you..
I have never herd of that. I always though you had to make all in order to get married.
I would never say to lie, but the church I am getting married in only asked for proof of our baptism....not communion or confirmation...--so i'm confused.
Posted by Jennifer907
Well, since FHs parish was completely useless and rude to him, I called mine and they said the same thing. Classes don't start until September. BUT, he said we don't have to have confirmation to get married. We just have to do precana. This is news to me. Anyone else ever hear that?
Posted by sunflower13
Yes, I have made all of my sacraments but FH has all except confirmation. According to my priest you only have to have been baptised to be married in the church. Although if you would both like to make confirmation you may do it at a later date , before you have children and my priest encouraged FH to do this. We are attending precana. Hope this helps you..
to the best of my catholic knowledge, i didnt think it mattered if you were confirmed or not. i was baptised in michigan, my fh was here at the parish we are getting married at....the priest told us it was not a deal if the proof of confirmation was there or not. they said they ask for the baptismal certificate to confirm you have never been married before...that the both of you are going into the marriage freely....i would double check with the church...unless they want to make sure you receive all your sacraments. hth.
Posted by Glamorousbride
I would never say to lie, but the church I am getting married in only asked for proof of our baptism....not communion or confirmation...--so i'm confused.
