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Marriage. There is no such thing as "blessing" a civil or other religious marriage, you are either married in the eyes of the Church or you are not. If you are not, then you must get married, it is a real marriage ceremony. We have these all the time when a Catholic has been married outside the Church and the non-Catholic spouse goes through RCIA and converts, then they are married in the Church. "Blessing" is just a nice non-judgmental word to explain what you are doing to your protestant relatives who think you are already married.
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What is the general view of a civil marriage and then an actual marriage later in the Catholic church?
A civil marriage is to be a legal couple in the law's view, and the church marriage is to be legal with God 's laws.
Will the catholic church allow a priest to perform a religious union without the legal marriage?
NO, all weddings require a legal marriage license from the state.
Can a divorced Catholic man remarry by a justice of the peace?
It would be advisable to talk to the priest at the local Catholic church about having the first marriage annulled. While the Catholic Church does not recognise civil divorce, it does offer annulments where it believes the circumstances are justified. Since the Catholic Church regards marriage as a binding commitment, an annulment has the effect of saying that, in the view of the Church, the marriage never really happened. Without an annulment, a church wedding is probably not possible.
Does the Catholic church recognize civil marriage and a civil divorce?
Two baptized persons are recognized as married. [I'm pretty much certain that the answer below is wrong. The Church recognizes Protestant marriages as valid. While it would be illicit - i.e., wrongful - for a Catholic to marry outside the Church without dispensation, the marriage would still be valid. The Church would recognize the marriage - for example, they wouldn't need (nor would they be allowed) to be married again in a Catholic Church, as they would already be married.] Absolutely not! The church will only recognize a marriage in a catholic church! Answer: Civil marriage (no reqirement of religious affiliation or participation) is an option in most countries as are marriages performed in any church recognized by the country. The church has no option on recognizing the validity of the marriage. The church however may have some input as to whether the marriage has been "sanctified" Catechism of the Catholic Church, 1625 "The parties to a marriage covenant are a baptized man and woman, free to contract marriage, who freely express their consent."
If a person says they are Catholic to marry in a Catholic church and are not Catholic is the marriage legal?
in civil law: yes.in Church law: it depends. if it's a marriage between a Catholic and a non-Catholic, the marriage is only valid if these 3 conditions are consented to: 1) the Catholic is allowed to practice their faith unhindered, 2) their children are to be raised Catholic, and 3) the Catholic spouse must attempt to convert the non-Catholic spouse.if it's a marriage between 2 non-Catholics, I don't know.ANSWER:1. Why would 2 non-Catholics want to be married in the Catholic Church in the first place?And, if they do, then convert to the Catholic Faith.2. Proof of Catholic baptism & confirmation is required for at least ONE of the prospective spouses. The Church won't just "take your word for it."
Can you get married in the Church but not legally to jeopardize my benefits?
Roman Catholic AnswerNo, Church law requires that any marriage they perform be recognized in civil law. Please note that the "blessing service" mentioned below does not refer to a Catholic Church. AnswerAs an additional answer, in case the questioner is considering looking elsewhere other than the Catholic Church I know of no church whether Catholic or not that will perform such a service. One cannot be married in Church unless the marriage is also a legal occasion and recognised in civil law. However some denominations will provide a 'blessing' service but not a marriage.
If a divorced Catholic remarries outside of the Catholic Church is it legal?
In the eyes of the state, yes the marriage is legal. The religious affiliation of the couple being married has no bearing on a marriage sanctioned by the state. In regards to the Catholic Church, the civil divorce of the Catholic in question does not dissolve the marriage, therefore that person is still bound in marriage to their spouse. There is no such thing as a divorce in the Catholic Church. The only option is called annulment, which is not a divorce, but instead a finding that the person was never validly married in the first place. Thus, remarriage of a divorced Catholic is invalid. A person who does so would be committing the sin of adultery against their actual spouse to whom they are still married in the eyes of God.
Does the United Church of Canada permit same-sex marriage?
Yes. This church, the second largest In Canada after the Catholic church, accepts and performs same-sex marriages which are legal throughout Canada.
Does Catholic Church recognize validity of Episcopalian ordination?
Roman Catholic AnswerThe Catholic Church recognizes any legal marriage including the marriage between two baptized non Catholics before their own minister. It does recognize a marriage between two baptized non Catholics as a sacrament, as the individuals themselves perform the sacrament of marriage if they are both validly baptized, and non-Catholics are not bound by Canon Law (Church Law); so it would recognize Episcopalian marriages. The Church always assumes a valid legal marriage, even if it is not between baptized persons, but in that case it would not be a sacrament, although it would still be a legal marriage. A marriage is contracted between the spouses in Catholic sacramental theology. The minister is only a witness.
Can Catholic church legally investigate non Catholics in the annulment process?
The Catholic Church only investigates Church annulments, and, in the course of such investigation, does ask for testimonies from non-Catholics. But for the most part, the Church has no legal jurisdiction in most countries in the world in 2013. She must investigate if, for instance, a non-Catholic asks for an annulment for a previous marriage, if the non-Catholic is seeking an annulment from the Catholic Church, say, in order to marry a Catholic. Such investigation is carried on at the request of the non-Catholic, the particular legal status of such an investigation would be dependent on the country in which it was being carried out.
Does the Catholic Church have any legal precedent on remarriage?
The Roman Catholic Church does not recognize remarriage unless the couple was married outside of the Church. The nature of marriage is such that it can not be unbroken. Therefore, an annulment is not a divorce, but rather a recognizing that a marriage never took place. If some couple were to have their marriage annuled than they were never actually married and their "remarriage" would be their first. A widow or widower may marry.
Can a divorced presbyterian women marry a male Catholic in a Catholic Church?
Roman Catholic AnswerA civil divorce means that a legal marriage has been dissolved, in the eyes of the State. However, it usually has no bearing on whether a marriage actually exists in the eyes of the Church. The Presbyterian woman would need to obtain a judgment from the Matrimonial Court in the diocese in which she lives as to whether she is in a valid marriage or not. In other words, she needs to obtain an annulment, a decree that no valid marriage ever existed. Failing this, no, she could not marry again in a Catholic Church, as she is already validly married and this would be attempting bigomy in the eyes of the Church. If she is granted an annulment, then the couple can proceed with instruction and the Catholic would have to make the appropriate promises, and a decree allowing a mixed marriage would have to be obtained from the bishop, or better, the woman could start instruction in the faith. Normally the Church frowns on mixed marriages, although recognizing that they will happen in our society, she fears for the faith of the Catholic party and that of the children.
