Is it necessary to abstain from marital relations after baptism, until convalidation?

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Both my husband and I were civilly married ten years ago. We will be receiving the sacraments of baptism, holy communion, and confirmation this Easter. Currently, our marriage is recognized as valid by the Church, but after we are confirmed Catholics, will it then be considered invalid until we have convalidation? Are we to abstain from relations during this time?

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Hi,

The Catholic Church recognizes the marriages between non-Catholics as valid. Your marriage will continue to be considered valid after you become Catholics. Otherwise, you would be asked to wait until it was valid before becoming Catholics. So you are all set. Your marriage does not have to be convalidated. Congratulations and welcome home!

Fr. Vincent Serpa, O.P.
 
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