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[Tiggerprincess]

My FH Is cathloic and i'm non-denominational.........Now how is this gonna work? (Religion wise)..........Can ya'll help?
D.D.

[usahgrad]

I'm catholic and my FH is non-denominational. The question is, whether or not he wants a Catholic ceremony. I don't...in fact, I'm done with the catholic church, but that's just me. If you're planning on getting married outside, then a Catholic ceremony is pretty much out of the question. They do NOT do weddings outside. There are a few exceptions, but that's basically the jist of it. Apparently it's one of the million things against the religion (sorry, not really a fan of Catholicism). Anyways, there are some Catholic churches that won't marry the two of you unless you're both Catholic. So...I would talk it over with your FH and see if he really wants a Catholic ceremony. This might be something you want to do now because it might change quite a bit of your plans. If he's not insisting upon a Catholic ceremony, find an officiant who doesn't require much and then change the ceremony around to both of your likings. Maybe he'd still like to have three readings, but doesn't really need communion. It's something you need to talk over with him.

[Tiggerprincess]

He's not presistant on a catholic wedding at all.i just dont want him to get offended by a nondenominational Preacher.......I dont think he will i just thought i'd see what other people thought. Thanx....:bbrazz:
D.D.

[wedbyjean]

If you decide on having a Catholic ceremony, (or even if you're just considering it), talk to a priest. He will be the best person to answer any questions (and dispel any myths) you may have.

Many priests will have no objection in marrying you, nor will they expect you to (or try to get you to) convert. A Catholic ceremony between a Catholic and non-Catholic is pretty much like other ceremonies. There probably won't be communion (priests generally discourage having communion for a mixed marriage since only part of your guests can participate, and you don't want to have anyone feel alienated).

[LizabethDavis]

FH is Catholic, I am not anything...We are having a Catholic ceremony and I personally don't think he would be offended by it..Just keep in mind, that in his churches eyes, more then likely, they will not see your marriage as a valid one. This is because he is Catholic, the church will not recognize any marriage outside of the church...

[As You Wish]

I think you need to sit down with the affiant and your man. You may be confused. You can not have a catholic mass unless you are both catholic and promise to raise your children catholic. You can have a catholic priest perform a marriage ceremony without being catholic. However, you are not having a catholic wedding. If that works for everyone great, but just make sure that you are all talking about the same thing.

[Jenn060306]

My fiance is Catholic and i am United. We are getting married in a Catholic Church and are choosing not to have a full Catholic mass although we are able to. If we were I would have to make a promise to raise my children Catholic (which we are doing anyways). I wouldn't be able to participate in the Eurcharist because our churches view it differently.
We have chosen not to have a full mass because my family is not Catholic, and i feel that i would be uncomfortable with only my fiance receiving the Eurcharist.

[LizabethDavis]

I think you need to sit down with the affiant and your man. You may be confused. You can not have a catholic mass unless you are both catholic and promise to raise your children catholic. You can have a catholic priest perform a marriage ceremony without being catholic. However, you are not having a catholic wedding. If that works for everyone great, but just make sure that you are all talking about the same thing.

I think it may be different..There are different branches of Catholicism. We ARE having a Catholic Ceremony outside of the Mass. FH had to make the promise that he would make every effort to raise any children we had together as Catholic. We have all ready talked to the officiant and we were both told by the Father that it was going to be a Catholic ceremony. And he knows I am not Catholic.

[courthay]

You and your FH need to sit down and talk about what you both want, and what will work best for your situation. I can't speak much for a Catholic/Protestant ceremony because I am not Catholic, but my FH and I have different religions and we decided to go with a civil ceremony because our religions are too different to try to combine into one ceremony. I would never want to push Christianity on him and only usually only very devote Muslims have a religious ceremony, which he is not, so he doesn't even want a religious ceremony. Plus this way, all of our friends and family can feel welcome and comfortable at our wedding. :) Religion is a very personal choice, so you two have to decide what you want to have on your wedding day.

[bobbijoandchris]

I am catholic and my FW is not we worked out that as long as god is involved it would be good and we are getting married in a non denom chaple.

-Chris

[Tiggerprincess]

Well right now we are just going to the City Hall to get married.....For personal family issues....Then we have decided to also have and outdoor non-Dom wedding....Thank u for ur input..
D.D.