mixed marriage
Question from Claude Gonsalves on 5/24/2008:
what is the Church's stand on mixed marriage.How do I go about getting a couple,one party catholic the other party a non christian getting married in the Church & the marriage being valid.
Answer by Rev. Mark J. Gantley, JCL on 5/27/2008:
The preference of the Catholic Church remains that Catholics marry other Catholics. “In all marriages, the primary concern of the Church is to uphold the strength and stability of the indissoluble marital union and the family life that flows from it. The perfect union of persons and full sharing of life, which constitutes the married state, are more easily assured when both partners belong to the same faith community. In addition, practical experience and the observations obtained in various dialogues between representatives of Churches and ecclesial communities indicate that mixed marriages frequently present difficulties for the couple themselves, and for the children born to them, in maintaining their Christian faith and commitment and for the harmony of family life. For all these reasons, marriage between persons of the same [Church or] ecclesial community remains the objective to be recommended and encouraged” (Ecumenical Directory 144).
Mixed marriage poses “an obstacle to the full spiritual communion of the parties” (Pope Paul VI, Matrimonia Mixta). Despite their sharing a common faith in Christ, the scriptures, and other elements of the Christian heritage, spouses in mixed marriages bring with them the tragically divided state of the Church of Christ. The different ways in which their respective communities understand and live out the common Christian heritage can be a source of tensions and misunderstandings within their marriage. Mixed marriage is frequently a significant factor in the decision of a Catholic to join another Christian church or in the lapse from religious practice altogether.
For the permission for a mixed marriage to be granted or for a dispensation from the impediment of disparity of cult, there must be a just and reasonable cause (canon 1125), such as the spiritual good of the faithful.
The following conditions must be met to permit a mixed marriage or dispense from disparity of cult (canon 1125): • The Catholic party must promise to remove of dangers of defecting from the Catholic faith. • The Catholic party must promise to do all in his or her power to baptize and raise all offspring in the Catholic Church. • The non-Catholic party must be informed of the promises that the Catholic party must make; however, no formal written or oral promise is required of the non-Catholic party. • Both parties must be instructed on the purposes and properties of marriage, which neither of the parties is to exclude. “[This instruction] is in addition to the customary marriage preparation program and should be done on a direct and individual basis” (NCCB, Faithful to Each Other Forever, p. 81).
The following are the words that the Catholic is to promise in the presence of a priest or deacon either orally or in writing: “I reaffirm my faith in Jesus Christ and, with God’s help, intend to continue living that faith in the Catholic Church. I promise to do all in my power to share the faith I have received with our children by having them baptized and reared as Catholics” (NCCB, Statement on Mixed Marriages 5).
The priest or deacon is to certify that the Catholic has made the declaration and promise and that the non-Catholic has been informed of this requirement. This is done in the following words: “The required promise and declaration have been made by the Catholic in my presence. The non-Catholic has been informed of this requirement so that it is certain that he /she is aware of the promise and obligation on the part of the Catholic” (NCCB, Statement on Mixed Marriages 9).
An anti-Catholic attitude on the part of the non-Catholic or his or her family, lack of respect for the Catholic’s religious convictions or practice, and differences of attitude about the frequency of religious practice or church support are issues that should be resolved prior to the marriage.
Since in disparity of cult marriages the spouses do not share a common Christian faith, their religious differences and the tensions arising from them are likely to be more acute. This must be acknowledged and fully treated early in the marriage preparation process.
If the non-Catholic is indifferent to religious matters, the Catholic should be aware of how difficult it will be to maintain religious observance and see to the religious formation of children without the support of his or her spouse.
A possible reason for mixed marriage permission or dispensation from disparity of cult is the hope of reception into full Communion or conversion of the non-Catholic. This is not a requirement before marriage. An adult should only become a member of the Catholic Church by his or her free choice. However, preparation for marriage presents a unique opportunity for clergy or parish ministers to offer information about Rite of Christian Initiation of Adult programs and to give the non-Catholic party a positive experience of the Catholic Church.
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Question from Claude Gonsalves on 5/24/2008:
what is the Church's stand on mixed marriage.How do I go about getting a couple,one party catholic the other party a non christian getting married in the Church & the marriage being valid.
Answer by Rev. Mark J. Gantley, JCL on 5/27/2008:
The preference of the Catholic Church remains that Catholics marry other Catholics. “In all marriages, the primary concern of the Church is to uphold the strength and stability of the indissoluble marital union and the family life that flows from it. The perfect union of persons and full sharing of life, which constitutes the married state, are more easily assured when both partners belong to the same faith community. In addition, practical experience and the observations obtained in various dialogues between representatives of Churches and ecclesial communities indicate that mixed marriages frequently present difficulties for the couple themselves, and for the children born to them, in maintaining their Christian faith and commitment and for the harmony of family life. For all these reasons, marriage between persons of the same [Church or] ecclesial community remains the objective to be recommended and encouraged” (Ecumenical Directory 144).
Mixed marriage poses “an obstacle to the full spiritual communion of the parties” (Pope Paul VI, Matrimonia Mixta). Despite their sharing a common faith in Christ, the scriptures, and other elements of the Christian heritage, spouses in mixed marriages bring with them the tragically divided state of the Church of Christ. The different ways in which their respective communities understand and live out the common Christian heritage can be a source of tensions and misunderstandings within their marriage. Mixed marriage is frequently a significant factor in the decision of a Catholic to join another Christian church or in the lapse from religious practice altogether.
For the permission for a mixed marriage to be granted or for a dispensation from the impediment of disparity of cult, there must be a just and reasonable cause (canon 1125), such as the spiritual good of the faithful.
The following conditions must be met to permit a mixed marriage or dispense from disparity of cult (canon 1125): • The Catholic party must promise to remove of dangers of defecting from the Catholic faith. • The Catholic party must promise to do all in his or her power to baptize and raise all offspring in the Catholic Church. • The non-Catholic party must be informed of the promises that the Catholic party must make; however, no formal written or oral promise is required of the non-Catholic party. • Both parties must be instructed on the purposes and properties of marriage, which neither of the parties is to exclude. “[This instruction] is in addition to the customary marriage preparation program and should be done on a direct and individual basis” (NCCB, Faithful to Each Other Forever, p. 81).
The following are the words that the Catholic is to promise in the presence of a priest or deacon either orally or in writing: “I reaffirm my faith in Jesus Christ and, with God’s help, intend to continue living that faith in the Catholic Church. I promise to do all in my power to share the faith I have received with our children by having them baptized and reared as Catholics” (NCCB, Statement on Mixed Marriages 5).
The priest or deacon is to certify that the Catholic has made the declaration and promise and that the non-Catholic has been informed of this requirement. This is done in the following words: “The required promise and declaration have been made by the Catholic in my presence. The non-Catholic has been informed of this requirement so that it is certain that he /she is aware of the promise and obligation on the part of the Catholic” (NCCB, Statement on Mixed Marriages 9).
An anti-Catholic attitude on the part of the non-Catholic or his or her family, lack of respect for the Catholic’s religious convictions or practice, and differences of attitude about the frequency of religious practice or church support are issues that should be resolved prior to the marriage.
Since in disparity of cult marriages the spouses do not share a common Christian faith, their religious differences and the tensions arising from them are likely to be more acute. This must be acknowledged and fully treated early in the marriage preparation process.
If the non-Catholic is indifferent to religious matters, the Catholic should be aware of how difficult it will be to maintain religious observance and see to the religious formation of children without the support of his or her spouse.
A possible reason for mixed marriage permission or dispensation from disparity of cult is the hope of reception into full Communion or conversion of the non-Catholic. This is not a requirement before marriage. An adult should only become a member of the Catholic Church by his or her free choice. However, preparation for marriage presents a unique opportunity for clergy or parish ministers to offer information about Rite of Christian Initiation of Adult programs and to give the non-Catholic party a positive experience of the Catholic Church.
Question from Claude Gonsalves on 5/24/2008:
what is the Church's stand on mixed marriage.How do I go about getting a couple,one party catholic the other party a non christian getting married in the Church & the marriage being valid.
Answer by Rev. Mark J. Gantley, JCL on 5/27/2008:
The preference of the Catholic Church remains that Catholics marry other Catholics. “In all marriages, the primary concern of the Church is to uphold the strength and stability of the indissoluble marital union and the family life that flows from it. The perfect union of persons and full sharing of life, which constitutes the married state, are more easily assured when both partners belong to the same faith community. In addition, practical experience and the observations obtained in various dialogues between representatives of Churches and ecclesial communities indicate that mixed marriages frequently present difficulties for the couple themselves, and for the children born to them, in maintaining their Christian faith and commitment and for the harmony of family life. For all these reasons, marriage between persons of the same [Church or] ecclesial community remains the objective to be recommended and encouraged” (Ecumenical Directory 144).
Mixed marriage poses “an obstacle to the full spiritual communion of the parties” (Pope Paul VI, Matrimonia Mixta). Despite their sharing a common faith in Christ, the scriptures, and other elements of the Christian heritage, spouses in mixed marriages bring with them the tragically divided state of the Church of Christ. The different ways in which their respective communities understand and live out the common Christian heritage can be a source of tensions and misunderstandings within their marriage. Mixed marriage is frequently a significant factor in the decision of a Catholic to join another Christian church or in the lapse from religious practice altogether.
For the permission for a mixed marriage to be granted or for a dispensation from the impediment of disparity of cult, there must be a just and reasonable cause (canon 1125), such as the spiritual good of the faithful.
The following conditions must be met to permit a mixed marriage or dispense from disparity of cult (canon 1125): • The Catholic party must promise to remove of dangers of defecting from the Catholic faith. • The Catholic party must promise to do all in his or her power to baptize and raise all offspring in the Catholic Church. • The non-Catholic party must be informed of the promises that the Catholic party must make; however, no formal written or oral promise is required of the non-Catholic party. • Both parties must be instructed on the purposes and properties of marriage, which neither of the parties is to exclude. “[This instruction] is in addition to the customary marriage preparation program and should be done on a direct and individual basis” (NCCB, Faithful to Each Other Forever, p. 81).
The following are the words that the Catholic is to promise in the presence of a priest or deacon either orally or in writing: “I reaffirm my faith in Jesus Christ and, with God’s help, intend to continue living that faith in the Catholic Church. I promise to do all in my power to share the faith I have received with our children by having them baptized and reared as Catholics” (NCCB, Statement on Mixed Marriages 5).
The priest or deacon is to certify that the Catholic has made the declaration and promise and that the non-Catholic has been informed of this requirement. This is done in the following words: “The required promise and declaration have been made by the Catholic in my presence. The non-Catholic has been informed of this requirement so that it is certain that he /she is aware of the promise and obligation on the part of the Catholic” (NCCB, Statement on Mixed Marriages 9).
An anti-Catholic attitude on the part of the non-Catholic or his or her family, lack of respect for the Catholic’s religious convictions or practice, and differences of attitude about the frequency of religious practice or church support are issues that should be resolved prior to the marriage.
Since in disparity of cult marriages the spouses do not share a common Christian faith, their religious differences and the tensions arising from them are likely to be more acute. This must be acknowledged and fully treated early in the marriage preparation process.
If the non-Catholic is indifferent to religious matters, the Catholic should be aware of how difficult it will be to maintain religious observance and see to the religious formation of children without the support of his or her spouse.
A possible reason for mixed marriage permission or dispensation from disparity of cult is the hope of reception into full Communion or conversion of the non-Catholic. This is not a requirement before marriage. An adult should only become a member of the Catholic Church by his or her free choice. However, preparation for marriage presents a unique opportunity for clergy or parish ministers to offer information about Rite of Christian Initiation of Adult programs and to give the non-Catholic party a positive experience of the Catholic Church.
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Question from Claude Gonsalves on 5/24/2008:
what is the Church's stand on mixed marriage.How do I go about getting a couple,one party catholic the other party a non christian getting married in the Church & the marriage being valid.
Answer by Rev. Mark J. Gantley, JCL on 5/27/2008:
The preference of the Catholic Church remains that Catholics marry other Catholics. “In all marriages, the primary concern of the Church is to uphold the strength and stability of the indissoluble marital union and the family life that flows from it. The perfect union of persons and full sharing of life, which constitutes the married state, are more easily assured when both partners belong to the same faith community. In addition, practical experience and the observations obtained in various dialogues between representatives of Churches and ecclesial communities indicate that mixed marriages frequently present difficulties for the couple themselves, and for the children born to them, in maintaining their Christian faith and commitment and for the harmony of family life. For all these reasons, marriage between persons of the same [Church or] ecclesial community remains the objective to be recommended and encouraged” (Ecumenical Directory 144).
Mixed marriage poses “an obstacle to the full spiritual communion of the parties” (Pope Paul VI, Matrimonia Mixta). Despite their sharing a common faith in Christ, the scriptures, and other elements of the Christian heritage, spouses in mixed marriages bring with them the tragically divided state of the Church of Christ. The different ways in which their respective communities understand and live out the common Christian heritage can be a source of tensions and misunderstandings within their marriage. Mixed marriage is frequently a significant factor in the decision of a Catholic to join another Christian church or in the lapse from religious practice altogether.
For the permission for a mixed marriage to be granted or for a dispensation from the impediment of disparity of cult, there must be a just and reasonable cause (canon 1125), such as the spiritual good of the faithful.
The following conditions must be met to permit a mixed marriage or dispense from disparity of cult (canon 1125): • The Catholic party must promise to remove of dangers of defecting from the Catholic faith. • The Catholic party must promise to do all in his or her power to baptize and raise all offspring in the Catholic Church. • The non-Catholic party must be informed of the promises that the Catholic party must make; however, no formal written or oral promise is required of the non-Catholic party. • Both parties must be instructed on the purposes and properties of marriage, which neither of the parties is to exclude. “[This instruction] is in addition to the customary marriage preparation program and should be done on a direct and individual basis” (NCCB, Faithful to Each Other Forever, p. 81).
The following are the words that the Catholic is to promise in the presence of a priest or deacon either orally or in writing: “I reaffirm my faith in Jesus Christ and, with God’s help, intend to continue living that faith in the Catholic Church. I promise to do all in my power to share the faith I have received with our children by having them baptized and reared as Catholics” (NCCB, Statement on Mixed Marriages 5).
The priest or deacon is to certify that the Catholic has made the declaration and promise and that the non-Catholic has been informed of this requirement. This is done in the following words: “The required promise and declaration have been made by the Catholic in my presence. The non-Catholic has been informed of this requirement so that it is certain that he /she is aware of the promise and obligation on the part of the Catholic” (NCCB, Statement on Mixed Marriages 9).
An anti-Catholic attitude on the part of the non-Catholic or his or her family, lack of respect for the Catholic’s religious convictions or practice, and differences of attitude about the frequency of religious practice or church support are issues that should be resolved prior to the marriage.
Since in disparity of cult marriages the spouses do not share a common Christian faith, their religious differences and the tensions arising from them are likely to be more acute. This must be acknowledged and fully treated early in the marriage preparation process.
If the non-Catholic is indifferent to religious matters, the Catholic should be aware of how difficult it will be to maintain religious observance and see to the religious formation of children without the support of his or her spouse.
A possible reason for mixed marriage permission or dispensation from disparity of cult is the hope of reception into full Communion or conversion of the non-Catholic. This is not a requirement before marriage. An adult should only become a member of the Catholic Church by his or her free choice. However, preparation for marriage presents a unique opportunity for clergy or parish ministers to offer information about Rite of Christian Initiation of Adult programs and to give the non-Catholic party a positive experience of the Catholic Church.
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