Christening questions

[kevinsbride2B]

Does anybody know if you have to be Christened or baptized to get married in a church? I've never done either of these things. We are planning a united Church but do I have to be "done" to get married here? I've asked some people and they all have different opinions. My minister is off for the summer so I haven't had the oppertunity to ask him. I just know that time is a ticking if I have to get this done!

[mj512]

I'm sure you don't HAVE to. I have heard of that rule. But the church itself would be the only answer you will get for sure

[LaceyinPgh]

I think it is going to depend on the church, their belief structure, and the minister. I know I haven't been and my husband was raised Catholic but it wasn't an issue where we got married. I would just bring it up with your minister when you talk to them again. Or, better yet, don't bring it and just ask what the requirements are. As long as you or a family member are church members they usually don't get too picky.

[Kacie_bride]

It just depends on the church, like Lacey said. I know some people that have married Catholics have had to go to weekend seminars or even had to convert. At my church just one of the people getting married has to be a member. Most members of our church are baptized and confirmed. I have been baptized and confirmed. Justin has just been baptized.

[countrygirl]

Like Kacie and Lacey said, it depends on the church. Some require you to be a member of that religion, but others (non denom) don't. Good luck w your search on that!! And welcome to the site!!

[ladymelissa]

We chose a church in which neither of us were members and we were not even "baptized" into that denomination and they had no problems. If they haven't said anything yet and your date is booked and what not I would imagine you are fine. You should ask someone though, just for your personal peace of mind. Even if your minister isn't there you could ask his secretary or another minister or something.

[countrygirl]

We chose a church in which neither of us were members and we were not even "baptized" into that denomination and they had no problems. If they haven't said anything yet and your date is booked and what not I would imagine you are fine. You should ask someone though, just for your personal peace of mind. Even if your minister isn't there you could ask his secretary or another minister or something.

That is good advice. There are few things that I have assumed to be one way, and turned out to be different. It would have been better to ask in the beginning.

[SerendipityCrafts]

I do know that the United Church is pretty liberal. I seriously doubt that you will need to be Christened, or confirmed but like the others said, it's best to check with the minister/church.

[kevinsbride2B]

Thanks guys... I just don't need that becoming a snag a week before the wedding or something lol
Most of my friends are Catholic and they don't know much about the united church and that's what my whoel family aside from myself has been confirmed as.
I'm forsure goign to talk to the minister ASAP. He's the funniest little guy in the whole world. A very old little Welsh man lol. He has always done the funerals in my family for like 40 years and wanted sombody to get married so bad. The poor man only ever see's us at our worst.