Hello ladies! I need some help. FH and I were originally looking at having our ceremony at our reception hall. But recently he has been saying he would like to have it in a chapel. I agree. I am Catholic, and he is Protestant. I don't want a Catholic mass. So I called a Non-Denominational Church near me, and spoke with the pastor. We have a meeting next weekend. My question is....will we have to have this priest/pastor? Or can we bring in someone else? Also, for all you Catholic girls out there....if I get married at a Non-Denominational Church, can I still baptize my babies in a Catholic church? Any info you have would be helpful....
Thanks In Advance....
PreshusSmurf
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I don't know if you'd have to use their pastor.
We are having an interfaith ceremony (catholic/jewish) at our RH and FH was able to get a special dispensation to get married outside of the catholic church. Our marriage will be recognized as a sacrament for FH.
I highly recommend Msgr. Jim Lisante, he has been great to work with for our interfaith wedding so far.
Dee606
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You should find out from the specific Chapel if you are allowed to bring in your own priest & if you are able to, I highly recommend Monsignor Lisante as well. You will have to go through certain steps & he will help you get a approval from the diocese in which will make your marriage valid in the eyes of the RC Church & you ll be able to Baptize your kids.
FM me if you have anymore questions.
autumnbride10
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Thanks for the info! I will definitely look into it. One more question... Do you have to go through Pre-Cana to do that?
Dee606
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Posted by autumnbride10
Thanks for the info! I will definitely look into it. One more question... Do you have to go through Pre-Cana to do that?
yes, I had to go through it. But it was only for 2 days & FH & I both enjoyed it becuase it is something that is supossed to help your relationship.
PreshusSmurf
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Posted by Dee606
Posted by autumnbride10
Thanks for the info! I will definitely look into it. One more question... Do you have to go through Pre-Cana to do that?
yes, I had to go through it. But it was only for 2 days & FH & I both enjoyed it becuase it is something that is supossed to help your relationship.
Same here .... it was a couple of hours on a Friday night, and then all day Saturday. Quick & painless.
Nirvin
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I'm happy that someone bought this topic up. I am having an interfaith wedding as well but was not aware that I would need dispensation from the Catholic Church. Very interesting! Gonna go call my church rite now.
Thanks girls! BTW - what is a Pre-Cana?
PreshusSmurf
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Posted by Nirvin BTW - what is a Pre-Cana?
From Wikipedia:
Pre-Cana is a course or consultation Catholic couples must undergo before they can be married in a Catholic church. The name is derived from John 2:1-12, the wedding feast at Cana in Galilee, where Jesus performed the miracle of turning water into wine.
Approaches to Pre-Cana vary among Catholic parishes. Often six weekly sessions will be led by a priest or deacon with support from a married Catholic couple. Common topic include: compatability of the couple, basic principles of Catholic marriage and family life, conflict resolution within marriage, and natural family planning. Many couples report that the best part of the Pre-Cana process are the conversations it encourages themselves to have.
