Catholic Wedding followed by another ceremony

[TC3033]

Eh…I know what the OP meant. I see it all the time, specifically with Catholic/non-Catholic “mixed” marriages. I, as what would be termed a non-denominational, when asked what faith I am or I need to note it I would normally identify as Christian. If you were to ask my wife she’d say Catholic.

I don’t know if you want to go down the rabbit hole of scolding posters for being offensive when in your post you’re telling people their faith tradition doesn’t exist…just say’n.

 

[TC3033]

I’m not sure why you’re replying to me with this and what it has to do with the OPs question.

 

[TC3033]

Just to reiterate and then I’m going to drop it…I’m pretty sure that the OP knows that her fiance is a Christian too.

The Catholic to Christian label for some mixed marriages is quite popular right now as one spouse would Identify as Catholic and many non-denominationals identify as “Christian”…thus the Catholic-Christian mixed marriage.

I guess I personally don’t read too much into it since I see it so much and know what they’re talki NH about.

 

[mVitus]

Just to reiterate and then I’m going to drop it…I’m pretty sure that the OP knows that her fiance is a Christian too.

I’ll agree with TC on this. While I do know that in some cases people use the “I’m Christian” to imply Catholics aren’t, there wasn’t any hint of it in the OP’s post. Like TC was saying, it’s a common way to differentiate.

 

[Vico]

My fiancé is catholic, I am Christian. What are the options for a small wedding in the church followed by a large ceremony outdoors? Is it accurate we could not have any vows or exchange rings at the following ceremony? Only a short blessing? What all would be allowed at the outdoor ceremony?

Only one celebration for a Catholic. Only one minister will sign the marriage certificate. The Catholic local bishop can permit a wedding in another church, or in another suitable place, for a sufficient reason, with a dispensation from canonical form, then the non-Catholic minister can perform the wedding, but they are to be indoors. This is to avoid scandal and confusion and to preserve the sanctity (indoors). However the Archdiocese of Baltimore is allowing Catholic outdoor weddings through a dispensation, on a trial basis in 2018.

 

[TC3033]

One point though; your future husband-to-be is a Christian and you (the OP) are a Protestant

I’m pretty sure that they’re both Christian…if we’re going to continue that road.

It is important to discuss this with your spouse prior to marrying and the implications for raising kids.

Agreed, and OP if you’re still around (which I’d kinda be surprised if you are) as someone in a mixed marriage if you have questions that you’d feel more comfortable asking in PM, I’d happily answer.

 

[Uriel1]

I was being light hearted; the OP said

My fiancé is catholic, I am Christian.

and I’m pointing out the truth that the Catholic fiancé is Christian;

 

[TC3033]

I was being light hearted; the OP said

I’d throw in a #sarcasm or a smiley…or somethin’ so we know it’s light hearted…that doesn’t always come across in type

and I’m pointing out the truth that the Catholic fiancé is Christian;

Ya…I think we got that. Like I said up thread, I knew what the OP meant.

 

[Uriel1]

Point taken
Thanks