Catholic and Non-Catholic

cribbie · June 2010

Hi,

Has anyone had a Catholic wedding with one of you not being Catholic or Christian?

I'm wondering if the mass is different since they cannot receive communion.

Thanks,
Cristina

mica178 · June 2010

Yes. If you have the full nuptial mass, the non-Catholics in attendance would not receive Communion but would be blessed by the priest. Or you could skip the mass and just have the marriage ceremony. In that case, after the Homily, there would be the marriage vows, and that would be it. No Prayers of Intention, no Apostle's Creed, no Lord's Prayer, and no Communion. Many priests recommend skipping the mass if one of the couple isn't Catholic.

agapecarrie · June 2010

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/cultural-wedding-boards_catholic-weddings_catholic-non-catholic?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Cultural%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:615Discussion:67224a8d-8116-4e13-9a2b-6b728424e145Post:51b3137e-0115-41b1-8980-830739a10d8a">Re: Catholic and Non-Catholic</a>:
[QUOTE]Yes. If you have the full nuptial mass, the non-Catholics in attendance would not receive Communion but would be blessed by the priest. Or you could skip the mass and just have the marriage ceremony. In that case, after the Homily, there would be the marriage vows, and that would be it. No Prayers of Intention, no Apostle's Creed, no Lord's Prayer, and no Communion. Many priests recommend skipping the mass if one of the couple isn't Catholic.
Posted by mica178[/QUOTE]

Actually, the rite of marriage outside of mass does call for intentions, Lord's prayer, and sign of peace. The Eucharistic prayer (consecration) and reception of communion is omitted.

The apostle creed is never said at massb. The Nicene creed is said on Sundays and solemnties, and is usually never done at weddings (there are exceptions).

blackfire5th · June 2010

Dh is not Catholic. We had communion during our ceremony. The priest blessed Dh and then I received communion. It's recommended to not have communion if one of you isn't Catholic, but it was important to both myself and DH, who plans to convert to Catholicism.

bellashauntee · June 2010

My FI is not Catholic, or even baptised for that matter, so there will not be a full mass. In some instances the Priest might allow a full mass even if only one of your are baptised. If that is the case then there will be communion and it will be just like a regular service and those that are not practicing Catholicism will just stay seated during that part of the mass.

cribbie · June 2010

My FI is not baptized as well and I know that changes things a bit too.

mica178 · June 2010

Talk with your priest. You can apply for a marriage dispensation if your FI isn't baptised. I don't know about the full mass, though. If he isn't baptised, I'm going to guess that most of his family wouldn't be able to take Communion. Some priests feel that if a significant portion of the guests in attendance cannot take Communion, a full mass might be more separating than unifying.

agapecarrie · June 2010

When one person isn't baptized, the only option is the marriage rite in a liturgy of the word, with no Mass.

ali79ger · June 2010

I have another question regarding Catholic and non-Catholic. FI is not Catholic, I am. Is Pre-Cana required in this situation? I believe its required for any wedding within the Catholic church, but was wondering...

agapecarrie · June 2010

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/cultural-wedding-boards_catholic-weddings_catholic-non-catholic?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Cultural%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:615Discussion:67224a8d-8116-4e13-9a2b-6b728424e145Post:d34e9ada-a25d-4952-a7e1-5f685e838851">Re: Catholic and Non-Catholic</a>:
[QUOTE]I have another question regarding Catholic and non-Catholic. FI is not Catholic, I am. Is Pre-Cana required in this situation? I believe its required for any wedding within the Catholic church, but was wondering...
Posted by ali79ger@yahoo.com[/QUOTE]

All the more reason to have it.

cribbie · June 2010

I have to schedule an appointment and see. I did hear on another thread that it's not considered a sacrament when one party is not baptized. Most my FI's family is Christian and his grandparents are Catholic but his siblings are the only ones not baptized since his father was Morman and grew up Morman for a few years before his parents divorced.

Riss91 · June 2010

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/cultural-wedding-boards_catholic-weddings_catholic-non-catholic?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Cultural%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:615Discussion:67224a8d-8116-4e13-9a2b-6b728424e145Post:8bbca37c-8a56-4594-a379-7fe6438a219d">Re: Catholic and Non-Catholic</a>:
[QUOTE]I have to schedule an appointment and see. I did hear on another thread that it's not considered a sacrament when one party is not baptized. Most my FI's family is Christian and his grandparents are Catholic but his siblings are the only ones not baptized since his father was Morman and grew up Morman for a few years before his parents divorced.
Posted by cribbie[/QUOTE]
I think you are correct re-garding the sacramental vs. non-sacramental marriage. Both are considered valid marriages in the eyes of the church.<u> <a href="http://forums.catholic.com/showthread.php?t=129561" target="_blank">This site</a> </u>has some helpful information on the topic.

agapecarrie · June 2010

Mormon's don't have the trinitarian baptism that Christian's do. Both people must be baptized for it to be a sacrament.

However, you still can enter into a valid natural marriage, and still must go through the church, do marriage prep, etc.

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