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For everyone getting married in church

Original post by Mrs. V 2008

I have my first appointment with the priest this saturday..and i'm kind of nervous..does anyone know what kind of questions they will ask? and for interfaith?
thanks
Mrs. V 2008 Posted:

Re: For everyone getting married in church


Posted by donegal419


Posted by Bride 2 Be

Ok i feel a little better..but my question is can the church refuse to have you wedding there lets say if you don't answer the questions 'correctly'



It depends on what question you answer...

FYI: they will not ask you about your sex life...
they probably won't ask you fi you live together, etc. etc.

but they will ask if you and/or FH have received your sacraments, if you will raise your children catholic and whether or not either of you has been previously married. if any of these applies to you, you may not be able to get married in the Catholic church until you receive your Confirmation (one of you has to have that), you agree ot rasie your Children Catholic and if one of you was married and divorced, you have received an annulment. if you are inter-faith, you need a dispensation and you must attend Pre-Cana.
those are the onyl reasons that I know of that they wouldn't let you get married in the Church--- at least initially.... if you need to do any of the above, once that's completed, you're all set....

(Other reasons that might not marry you is if you or FH are too young, or are related (it's crazy, but they do check that!!!.... but this usually doesn't apply to most people!!)

YOU'LL BE fine... working with the Church has been among the best part of my wedding plans... )



Oh ok thanks..Well i was raised catholic, received all of the sacarements (baptism, communion and confirmation), never married before. But me and fh are interfaith..he is protestant
donegal419 Posted:

Re: For everyone getting married in church




Oh ok thanks..Well i was raised catholic, received all of the sacarements (baptism, communion and confirmation), never married before. But me and fh are interfaith..he is protestant



Don't worry, you can still get married in the Church. You will have to fill out a dispensation ( the priest has this paperwork, don't worry.) Also because your FH is also Christian, it is an easier dispensation (the process is a bit different for a NON-christian, i.e. if you were marrying someoen Jewish, Muslim, etc.) The priest will review all of this with you... you won't have a problem!

You will both to attend Pre-Cana, but all couples getting married in the church must complete that.

GOOD LUCK!

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