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lsu
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If a couple was to be married by judge or justice peace,could the marriage be bless in the catholic church? What is the steps for having it done.Give a link would be fine. Thanks
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puzzleannie
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they would have to undergo counselling to deal with the issue of why they did this in the first place and and marriage prep as prescribed by the diocese. It is NOT routine to marry civilly in the US and then ask for convalidation. It is grave matter and must be dealt with pastorally. They must see their pastor at the earliest opportunity.
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mikew262
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It probably depends on the diocese and the parish about how picky they want to be.If a couple was to be married by judge or justice peace,could the marriage be bless in the catholic church? What is the steps for having it done.Give a link would be fine. Thanks
My wife and I were originally married by a Lutheran minister; years later we decided to retake our vows (be blessed) in the Catholic Church. Procedure in our case was very simple, not much counseling involved (we’d been married for many years). I think the Diocese had to approve, but it wasn’t a problem.
Again, it will probably depend on the diocese.
Good Luck to the couple.
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cameron_lansing
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This presumes, of course, that one of the parties is a Catholic. It is commonly called a convalidation, although that term is a little off the mark (but it still works for common purposes). Google the term and you will find resources.
This would require the same pre nuptial investigation needed for any Catholic celebration of marriage to determine the freedom of each party to marry. Generally any other aspect of pre nuptial preparation that is required for any Catholic wedding is also required. I agree that the reasons why a Catholic did not marry validly and properly the first time need to be disussed with the pastor. That discussion though takes place in the context of a “welcome back home.”
Such a “blessing” is in reality not a blessing but the creation of a valid marriage where one had not existed previously. It needs to be created in the same way as any marriage involving a Catholic — by the expression of true marital consent by parties who are free to marry with the assistance of an authorized priest or deaon.
This requires some recognition by both parties that the prior ceremony, even though they intended and expressed consent to marry, still did not result in a valid marriage in either the sight of God or the Church. At the second proper celebration of marriage, they must place true consent to marriage.
The diocese is involved in the sense that its bishop may have established policies for the matter. If dispensations or permissions are needed for a valid and lawful marriage, the diocese would be involved.
This would require the same pre nuptial investigation needed for any Catholic celebration of marriage to determine the freedom of each party to marry. Generally any other aspect of pre nuptial preparation that is required for any Catholic wedding is also required. I agree that the reasons why a Catholic did not marry validly and properly the first time need to be disussed with the pastor. That discussion though takes place in the context of a “welcome back home.”
Such a “blessing” is in reality not a blessing but the creation of a valid marriage where one had not existed previously. It needs to be created in the same way as any marriage involving a Catholic — by the expression of true marital consent by parties who are free to marry with the assistance of an authorized priest or deaon.
This requires some recognition by both parties that the prior ceremony, even though they intended and expressed consent to marry, still did not result in a valid marriage in either the sight of God or the Church. At the second proper celebration of marriage, they must place true consent to marriage.
The diocese is involved in the sense that its bishop may have established policies for the matter. If dispensations or permissions are needed for a valid and lawful marriage, the diocese would be involved.
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onetimeposter
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Yes, the first step is meeting with a Priest or Deacon.If a couple was to be married by judge or justice peace,could the marriage be bless in the catholic church? What is the steps for having it done.Give a link would be fine. Thanks
If a person is not yet married and they are already planning on the getting the marriage validated…then they should get married in a Catholic Church.
Remember, if a Catholic marries at city hall, the marriage is invalid in the eyes of the Church and marital relations between the couple are considered a mortal sin. ( pre-marital sexual relations)
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