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**2.6.11 Marriage to a Member of a Non-Christian Religion **
Marriages between a Catholic and a member of a non-Christian religion (e.g., Jew, Muslim, Buddhist, Hindu, and Mormon) are often called “interreligious” or “interfaith” marriages. The canonical term “disparity of cult” refers to a marriage between a Catholic and an unbaptized person.
Interfaith marriages vary greatly, due to the great diversity in non-Christian religions. A few distinctions to keep in mind: Islam, Judaism, and Christianity are called “Abrahamic religions” because they share belief in the same one God and claim Abraham as their spiritual father. These religions have a very different worldview than religions such as Hinduism and Buddhism.
The Catholic Church does not encourage such marriages, and declares the difference of religion to be a diriment impediment. To be valid, a dispensation has to be obtained for such a marriage (see
Canon 1086).
Note also that in cases where a baptism is not recognized, the procedure for non-Christian marriages should be followed.
Procedure
Consultation with religious leaders from both traditions is encouraged, not only to discuss the details of the wedding ceremony, but also to prepare for and continue support of the marriage.
For such a marriage,
The Rite for Marriage between a Catholic and an Unbaptized Person is to be used, except where dispensation from the canonical form has been obtained.
Double ceremonies are not allowed and the vows are not repeated. In other words, the Catholic Church does not permit two religious celebrations of the same marriage to express or renew matrimonial consent. However, cultural or ethnic ceremonies can be added to the marriage ceremony, so long as the vows are not repeated (Province of Chicago Ecumenical Guidelines) .
Paperwork
A dispensation for disparity of cult is needed. A dispensation from canonical form is also required if the couple will be having someone other than a Catholic priest or deacon witness their vows. To obtain the dispensation, the Catholic party will be asked to affirm in some way (verbally or in writing) that he or she will promise to do all in his/her power to see that the children of the marriage be baptized and educated in the Catholic Church. The other partner is to be informed of these promises and responsibilities; the non-Catholic partner may feel a similar obligation because of his/her own religious commitment. No formal written or oral promise is required of the non-Catholic partner. In carrying out this duty of transmitting the Catholic faith to the children, the Catholic parent will do so with respect for the religious freedom and conscience of the other parent and with due regard for the unity and permanence of the marriage and for the maintenance of the communion of the family.
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