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Can you have a mass in an interfaith marriage? Sameer Saturday, February 5, 2005

Question:

My wife to be is scared about two issues:

1) That because I'm not Catholic, our wedding wont be considered a sacrament, though I accept the children to be Catholic and will have a Church wedding?

2) Whether we can have a mass at our wedding, being that I am not Catholic, nor baptised in the Christian faith?

Question Answered by Mr. Jacob Slavek

Dear Sameer,

Since you are not baptized, the marriage will not be celebrated within Mass.  The Rite of Marriage has a special rite for this situation.  (Rite of Marriage, n.8)  If you haven't already, make an appointment with your wife to be's pastor, since you'll also need to get permission from the bishop.

Mr. Slavek
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