How to Marry a Catholic

For some adults, marrying a person who shares the same faith and religion is important. A person may feel sharing the same morals and religious beliefs will strengthen a marriage. Some couples believe it makes raising children easier if one religion is followed. Marriage is considered a sacrament and couples will need to follow the requirements and teachings of the Catholic Church. There are steps to take to marry a Catholic.

Instructions

1. Learn about Catholicism. Join a church in your area and attend mass. Participate in adult religious education classes. Read the Bible. Learning more about the teachings and beliefs of the Catholic Church may help strengthen your faith.

2. Find single Catholic adults. Determine if your church or parish has a social group for single adult Catholics. Social groups will provide the opportunity to have fun and meet others who share the same values. Be patient and keep in mind you may not meet your soul mate immediately.

3. Join a dating service that is intended for Catholics. Several online dating services are available that are for Catholics only. Some sites are free, others may charge a membership fee. Most sites allow you to upload a picture and write a profile. You will be able to view profiles of other single Catholics in your area.

4. Determine if both partners are eligible to be married by the Catholic Church. When you do find the perfect mate and have decided to spend your life together contact your church and set up a meeting with the priest. If one partner was divorced, the marriage will need to be annulled.

5. Attend a marriage preparation class. The church requires couples who will receive the sacrament of marriage attend a marriage preparation class. The classes will focus on communication techniques and ways to work out conflicts. The beliefs the church has on marriage will also be taught along with the importance of raising children Catholic.

6. Prepare to have the ceremony inside the church. Most Catholic churches will not allow a couple to be married outside the church. Keep in mind your reception can be anywhere but the ceremony will need to be in the church.

Tips & Warnings

• Be aware if you are not Catholic but you fiancee is, you will need to convert to Catholicism to be married in the Catholic Church.