Is it possible to get married inside a catholic church if neither person is catholic?'

Lovely34571 Posted: Aug 24, 2009 02:44 PM

Is it possible to get married inside a catholic church if neither person is catholic?'

does any know of any LI catholic churches allow non-catholics to get married for a fee.

preferably in Nassau County/ Queens Village.

DaniandKen2010 Posted: Aug 24, 2009 02:46 PM

Re: Is it possible to get married inside a catholic church if neither person is catholic?'

Sorry, I don't know of any. I know my church requires that both parties be Catholic. You might want to try a Lutheran Church, I think St. Luke's LC in Bay Shore allows it but I am 100 percent sure.

Lsorrent Posted: Aug 24, 2009 02:48 PM

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I don't think so. I think at least one person needs to be Catholic.

Lovely34571 Posted: Aug 24, 2009 02:57 PM

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little j Posted: Aug 24, 2009 03:10 PM

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there are other christian denominations that have that 'feel' ...drive around and take a look...

good luck

MrsCastanedain09 Posted: Aug 24, 2009 03:28 PM

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Posted by Lovely34571

I want the dream!!!... the beautiful cathedral church...

A Catholic church will NOT allow this, it's a sacrament for Catholics.

If you are looking for a church for aesthetic purposes try a non denominational chapel.

Jen2525 Posted: Aug 24, 2009 03:36 PM

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yeah i don't think so. I remember when my brother and his wife got married, they are both catholic but my sister in law didn't recieve her confirmation so she had to take confirmation classes before she could get married in the church.......

allsmiles830 Posted: Aug 24, 2009 03:45 PM

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A Catholic church will never allow it. Us Catholics have to pay a fee. As the other ladies said, a Christian church may...but definitely not Catholic....

marinai7 Posted: Aug 24, 2009 04:05 PM

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I don't think so - at least one of you have to be Catholic.

Tracey1979 Posted: Aug 24, 2009 04:50 PM

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We are both Catholic, and probably can't get married in a Catholic church b/c FH's ex wife is contesting the annulment! I am interested in ideas for non-Catholic churches on the east end if you ladies have any ideas?

Katlyco Posted: Aug 24, 2009 05:25 PM

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I don't think that is possible. As someone said before me it is considered a sacrament.

misci918 Posted: Aug 24, 2009 06:08 PM

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Its not 'considered' a sacrament, It IS a sacrament to Catholics. And other than baptism, all prior sacraments for at least one of the parties must be completed in the catholic church (communion, reconciliation, and confirmation) for the couple to be eligible. Even then you must attend some form of precana (premarital counseling through the church). Its not easy even for Catholics.

geegee827 Posted: Aug 24, 2009 06:11 PM

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The Catholic Church won't allow it - it's a sacrament.

You can try a protestant church - they may be more lenient.

lori7570 Posted: Aug 24, 2009 06:26 PM

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Maybe I don't know the particulars of the situation...BUT...one of my friends did this. He is Indian and Christian, she was Jewish and converted to his religion. Neither was Roman Catholic but they got permission from Cure of Ars in Merrick to use the church, and they brought in their own priest....Obviously there was no communion but they did get married there and used the traditional Indian ceremony.

Never2Part Posted: Aug 25, 2009 08:37 AM

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I too know of a couple who used a catholic church on the east end of LI for an interfaith wedding 0neither person was catholic

MrsSoto Posted: Aug 25, 2009 08:42 AM

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I dont know your situation so dont know the reasons you are looking for this but I am getting married at a Unitarian Congregation (church you could say). They have many on Long Island. If you want more information, let me know.

decemberbride Posted: Aug 25, 2009 10:04 AM

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I don't think any catholic church will. One person has to be catholic

chreesta Posted: Aug 25, 2009 10:08 AM

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I don't think you can from what I gather. My FH and I are both Catholic, were both baptized, took communion, and were confirmed in the same church and they are giving us a hard time about having a mass because we don't go to church every Sunday!