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Athira
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Is it necessary to convert to Christianity to marry a Christian boy and the girl belongs to a Hindu family
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Lou2U
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No, there is no conversion required. In any case, a person should only convert if they believe another religion is true, not for marriage.
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Vico
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If the Christian boy is Catholic, then there it would be necessary to get a dispensation to marry another non-Christian. It is called a diriment impediment. The impediment can be dispensed by the bishop, with a grave reasons, and promises by the Catholic to do the best to the raise the children in the Catholic religion and not to fall from the faith, etc… It would not be a sacramental marriage but what is called a natural marriage.Is it necessary to convert to Christianity to marry a Christian boy and the girl belongs to a Hindu family
If the Christian boy is Eastern Orthodox, then it is not permitted to be married to an individual who has not been baptized.
I do not know about other Christians.
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DebCWil
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A Catholic can marry a non-Catholic, even a person of a different religion if the couple agrees to bring up the children in the Catholic Faith.
When my brother married a Buddhist, he actually went through two different ceremonies. I liked my parents’ response, “She has the strength of her convictions.”
She is now a devout Catholic, but her conversion was one of that came from the heart, and was not done simply in order to marry my brother.
When my brother married a Buddhist, he actually went through two different ceremonies. I liked my parents’ response, “She has the strength of her convictions.”
She is now a devout Catholic, but her conversion was one of that came from the heart, and was not done simply in order to marry my brother.
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TheLittleLady
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A bird may love a fish, but, where will they make a home?
How can you raise children when their parents believe very opposite things? The children will think Mom’s religion is true and Dad’s is a lie or that Dad has truth and Mom a lie - or they will believe that no religion is true.
How can you raise children when their parents believe very opposite things? The children will think Mom’s religion is true and Dad’s is a lie or that Dad has truth and Mom a lie - or they will believe that no religion is true.
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Athira
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What if the girl has no problem with their children following her husbands religion
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thistle
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Not quite correct. The Catholic spouse has to do all they can to bring children up as Catholic. That is different to being obligated to bring them up so.A Catholic can marry a non-Catholic, even a person of a different religion if the couple agrees to bring up the children in the Catholic Faith.
Can. 1125 The local Ordinary can grant this permission if there is a just and reasonable cause. He is not to grant it unless the following conditions are fulfilled:
1° the catholic party is to declare that he or she is prepared to remove dangers of defecting from the faith, and is to make a sincere promise to do all in his or her power in order that all the children be baptised and brought up in the catholic Church;
2° the other party is to be informed in good time of these promises to be made by the catholic party, so that it is certain that he or she is truly aware of the promise and of the obligation of the catholic party
3° both parties are to be instructed about the purposes and essential properties of marriage, which are not to be excluded by either contractant.
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DebCWil
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The Old Testament was explicit in its condemnation of marriage outside the faith for fear the Israelites would stray after the gods of other nations.
The Catholic Church likewise encourages her members to marry within the Faith.
There is a reality that we are bombarded daily by secular idols. As much as parents want to protect their children from outside influences, it cannot be done. What we can do is prepare them to live as Catholics in this modern world.
Addressing the issue of religious differences does indeed need to be addressed prior to marriage. It adds an extra level to the communication skills spouses need for a successful relationship.
The priest performing the ceremony is the best person to consult regarding Canon Law.
The Catholic Church likewise encourages her members to marry within the Faith.
There is a reality that we are bombarded daily by secular idols. As much as parents want to protect their children from outside influences, it cannot be done. What we can do is prepare them to live as Catholics in this modern world.
Addressing the issue of religious differences does indeed need to be addressed prior to marriage. It adds an extra level to the communication skills spouses need for a successful relationship.
The priest performing the ceremony is the best person to consult regarding Canon Law.
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