Confession for weddings

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That’s just sad. I thought perhaps she was a very young person.
By the time you are in your 30s you should know more about Church teaching and also have the humility to not respond to posts with, “Well, I’m a catechist” like that makes you special.
 
I think the best time for the priest to bring up confession would be at the wedding rehearsal.

And, if the wedding party is not in the proper disposition to go, then they should not go.

And, pray much for Catholics that have fallen away!
 
A good number of people will go, motivated by their love of God, which is stronger than their vanity, which would try worry them about being seen.

We need more courageous Catholics, who aren’t moved by vanity, but instead are moved by their desire to be very close to God.
 
At my age, I go to a lot more funerals than weddings. It is common at funerals I attend to announce that only Catholics who are spiritually prepared should receive communion. All others are invited to come forward in the procession to receive a blessing. I don’t find that insulting. It is a teaching moment that is part of the Church’s duty to proclaim the Truth.
 
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At my age, I go to a lot more funerals than weddings. It is common at funerals I attend to announce that only Catholics who are spiritually prepared should receive communion. All others are invited to come forward in the procession to receive a blessing. I don’t find that insulting. It is a teaching moment that is part of the Church’s duty to proclaim the Truth.
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I often read on these forums that this is usually stated at weddings and funerals but I have to say that I’ve only experienced that once, stated by a priest who was visiting our parish. Can’t remember at this point if he was ministering to us over Christmas or Easter (our priest is sometimes away to the Mission at that time) or if this was at a funeral but I remember almost applauding as he spoke the words.

Because there are so many mixed marriages in this town it’s not unusual to have many non-Catholics in attendance at funerals and special events like Baptisms and it’s not rare to see them go up to receive Communion. How are they supposed to know better unless someone explains?

Then again, several years ago I watched my then Pastor go up and receive “communion” at the Anglican Church thereby giving the go-ahead to those Catholics present to do the same.
 
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All others are invited to come forward in the procession to receive a blessing.
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I haven’t seen that even once, and I’ve been to plenty of funerals both in the Pittsburgh and Greensburg dioceses.

If someone isn’t Catholic, I’m not sure why they would want to receive an individual blessing from a Catholic priest.
 
Many people believe in the value of a blessing as long as it is well-intended, regardless of where it comes from. It is the same thought process as if a Catholic tells someone they will “keep you and your family in my prayers” when prayers are needed. Most people I know, who aren’t Catholic, still welcome well-intentioned people saying a prayer for them, regardless of their faith or the religion they follow.
 
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I would also hope that this is true of Catholics accepting well-intentioned prayers of non-Catholics. When my mother was sick, I had a lot of people (including friends and people from online melanoma support groups) praying for her. I appreciated each and every prayer, regardles of demonimation or religion.
 
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Shoot, if I’m in need of a prayer I don’t care who it’s coming from as long as they’re not praying to Satan for me.

The only place where the distinction needs to be made is if you’re asking a clergy person to perform some actual ritual or service for you, such as the prayers at a funeral, I strongly prefer, if not require, that the officially designated person be a Catholic priest or deacon and not a Protestant or a Mormon or a mail order minister or whatever.
 
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I often read on these forums that this is usually stated at weddings and funerals but I have to say that I’ve only experienced that once, stated by a priest who was visiting our parish. Can’t remember at this point if he was ministering to us over Christmas or Easter (our priest is sometimes away to the Mission at that time) or if this was at a funeral but I remember almost applauding as he spoke the words.

Because there are so many mixed marriages in this town it’s not unusual to have many non-Catholics in attendance at funerals and special events like Baptisms and it’s not rare to see them go up to receive Communion. How are they supposed to know better unless someone explains?

Then again, several years ago I watched my then Pastor go up and receive “communion” at the Anglican Church thereby giving the go-ahead to those Catholics present to do the same.
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I am not doubting you because I have had heard about lots of outrageous things on these forums and from friends and family in my former diocese. I even have a cousin who became a Presbyterian after marriage to a Presbyterian and makes a point of receiving communion at family events.

What you described would be a major scandal in my parish since 1984, which is the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend. Both our former Bishop, the late John Michael D’Arcy, and our current bishop, Kevin Rhodes have led interfaith services with Lutherans and Episcopalians where I was present and the rules were always clear as to what could and not be done. Often the Catholic position on reception of Holy Communion is printed in the program.

Our Cathedral is a beautiful and historic building that even attracts non-catholics who want to have weddings there. We now have a policy that you have to be a member of the parish for 6 months before you can have your wedding there, even if both parties are Catholic.
 
Not really. The Eucharist is worth defending. Looks like somebody likes to please men at the cost of God.
Telling someone they need to receive the Sacrament of Penance before receiving Holy Communion does not sound like a jerk like thing to do.
 
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i think this a GREAT idea

my daughter is getting married w/in the year

i am going to suggest this

nice job, shipmate…
 
What type of reason is making light of the sacred? I don’t recall anything outlandish. Maybe it just didn’t agree with your opinions? After checking nothing in those threads were bad or trolly.
 
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wait a seccund; what went wronh=g here?

i thought the thread was about “offering the sacrament of confession” before a catholic wedding mass ?

is that so very bad ?
 
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