Baptized - but what is next?

[cromcrom]

I am in my late 40’s. I was baptized a Catholic (when I was a baby). I was married for 24 years (civil) and now am divorced. I have been in a new relationship now for just over 5 years. He is getting an annulment as he wants to be married in a Catholic church. My question is, if I proceed with a Catholic wedding, what will I have to do in order to get the Eucharist at the wedding?

He left the faith after his marriage split and so he is slowly getting back into the faith, and I am basically at ground zero learning - and I am feeling much better as a result though!

 

[SuscipeMeDomine]

You would need to prepare to receive the sacraments. Since you’re an adult you would prepare for both the Eucharist and Confirmation. Most parishes would have you go through RCIA in order to learn about church teachings and to become part of the parish.

Call your local parish to ask about RCIA. You’ll also want to speak with the priest about the steps you need to take to get a declaration of nullity (“annulment”) for your previous marriage.

Welcome home!

 

[PolishK]

Hi! Just like the previous poster said, you need to contact your local Parish and get information on their RCIA programs.
These usually start in August or September, so don’t waste anytime.
The meetings are usually once a week for about 2 hours. You are required to attend Mass each Sunday as well.
The classes and work assigned might seem a bit daunting and tedious at first, but don’t let it discourage you.
You should receive your First Communion in the spring followed by your Confirmation.

I have no experience with getting a marriage annulled or anything so I can’t help you with that.

Also, you will need to obtain a copy of your baptism certificate. Your new Parish will need it to confirm that you were baptized in the Church.

My prayers are with you and your significant other as you continue on your journey!

God Bless!

 

[Phemie]

You would need to prepare to receive the sacraments. Since you’re an adult you would prepare for both the Eucharist and Confirmation. Most parishes would have you go through RCIA in order to learn about church teachings and to become part of the parish.

Call your local parish to ask about RCIA. You’ll also want to speak with the priest about the steps you need to take to get a declaration of nullity (“annulment”) for your previous marriage.

Welcome home!

She may not need an annulment, just a review of her documents to verify that her marriage was invalid due to lack of form.

 

[Deb_H]

She may not need an annulment, just a review of her documents to verify that her marriage was invalid due to lack of form.

First CONGRATS !!
I was married in Nevada in one of those chapels as a non believing young person .
That ended a year and a half later and we divorced civily . I met the Lord later and was protestant , my then boyfriend was Catholic . I did have to have the first marriage annulled . Its not a hard process , you meet with someone from the church who helps by filling out the paperwork and presenting your case to the panel who will review and make the decision on if it was a true marriage or not . Then its just a waiting game . That can be pretty hard in itself
My boyfriends priest challanged me to do the exegesis on the end of the chapter in John 6 while giving us some marriage counseling . I did that and became a believer in the true presence but not in the Catholic church . The priest got a special dispensation to have a nuptial mass for us . Thank God , I am sure that is part of what helped me to become Catholic ! The nuptial mass was absolutely perfect in every way . To get the dispensation you must truly believe in the presence of the Lord under the guise of the bread and wine . Good luck to you in everything , hope your marriage is perfect in every way .!!

 

[puzzleannie]

I am in my late 40’s. I was baptized a Catholic (when I was a baby). I was married for 24 years (civil) and now am divorced. I have been in a new relationship now for just over 5 years. He is getting an annulment as he wants to be married in a Catholic church. My question is, if I proceed with a Catholic wedding, what will I have to do in order to get the Eucharist at the wedding?

He left the faith after his marriage split and so he is slowly getting back into the faith, and I am basically at ground zero learning - and I am feeling much better as a result though!

Welcome home to both of you!
your first step is to sit down with the pastor of the nearest Catholic Church and have an interview and lay out all the facts of your marital history, sacraments received and so forth, so he can give guidance specific to your needs. Short answer, if you came to us I would suggest you both consider and adult confirmation class since you need to complete your sacramental initiation, and he could benefit from a refresher course in Catholic faith and practice, and attending together would be a great way to begin this new stage in your life. (you don’t say, but it seems implied that he also is Catholic).

 

[cromcrom]

Thank you everyone for your help - I truly appreciate it! I have found out I do not need an annulment as I was married by a jp and I am divorced. I just need to show my divorce certificate.

Again - you all have been kind. Thank-you.

God Bless!

 

[Deb_H]

Thank you everyone for your help - I truly appreciate it! I have found out I do not need an annulment as I was married by a jp and I am divorced. I just need to show my divorce certificate.

Again - you all have been kind. Thank-you.

God Bless!

How HAPPY we are for you two ! Come on home ! Let us all join together in praying for this marriage !

 

[cromcrom]

Thanks for the prayers Deb!

And yes puzzleannie… he is Catholic. He converted several years ago from Protestant. And this is a brilliant idea - although his knowledge leaves me in the dust he does say he has to get some reading done to freshen up - and what better way!

Again - thanks everyone and God Bless.

 

[PJM]

=cromcrom;6912176]I am in my late 40’s. I was baptized a Catholic (when I was a baby). I was married for 24 years (civil) and now am divorced. I have been in a new relationship now for just over 5 years. He is getting an annulment as he wants to be married in a Catholic church. My question is, if I proceed with a Catholic wedding, what will I have to do in order to get the Eucharist at the wedding?

He left the faith after his marriage split and so he is slowly getting back into the faith, and I am basically at ground zero learning - and I am feeling much better as a result though!

Commit to the catholic faith, which will require:

1. Learning what we belive and why through a Process called RCIA. Speak to the local Pastor. Your previous marriage MAY ALSO require annulment in order to receive the THREE Sacramnets if Iniation into the CC.

Baptism [done]
Confirmation will be a part of the RCIA
An Eucharist [if your previous marrige is not an impediment?] Only wayn to find out is to talk to the priest.

It will also require for BOTH of you to not be living as a husband and wife.
God’s continued Blessings and good luck.

Love and prayers,
Pat