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Yes they can. They are also human beings and posses full right to attend any civil ceremony only if it is not against any religious rules.
Catholic AnswerA priest could not normally attend a civil ceremony if one of the parties involved was Catholic as this would involve serious sin on the part of all Catholic parties involved.
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∙ 10y ago
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∙ 14y agoThe Catholic Church has blessings that cover almost any situation. In the book of blessings there are two different blessings for married couples.
E.g.
This blessing only applies to:
- a married couple,
- newly wed,
- a couple without children,
- a couple whose children have grown up and left home.
May God, who loves us all,
give you his choicest blessings,
and fill your life with joy.
May He guide you in His ways,
and lead you to His glory.
May Almighty God,
Father, Son, + and Holy Spirit,
give His blessing to you for ever and ever.
Amen.
OR
N. and N.,
May Almighty God,
Father, Son, + and Holy Spirit,
give His blessing to you for ever and ever.
Amen.
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∙ 10y agoNo ordination is required to perform civil unions outside of the church.
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Catholic AnswerAs marriage for a Catholic involves at least one of the parties being baptized, and all "marriages" are strictly regulated by the Church, a Catholic layperson would be incapable of performing a civil marriage by canon law and natural law. I'm thinking that what you are asking is: "May a Catholic layperson witnessa civil marriage between two other people (as the only ones, in Catholic theology who "perform" a marriage are the two people getting married - the priest is only the Church's official witness). In this case, from what I can gather from my sources here at home, there would be no problem in a magistrate, who happened to be Catholic, in witnessing the marriage of two non-Catholics in a civil ceremony provided that they meet the requirements for a marriage. In other words, the two would have to be free to marry, and they would have to be of opposite sexes (a marriage can only be between a man and a woman).Wiki User
∙ 10y agoYes, under certain circumstances. If the Catholic has a job like a judge or magistrate in which the civil government has given him the authority to witness marriages, then, yes, of course. However, he should not witness the civil marriage of a baptized Catholic.
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How can a Christian Orthodox woman marry a Muslim man without either converting?
This depends on the facilities available in your country. In some countries, civil weddings are becoming increasingly popular. So, perhaps you could consider having a civil wedding, officiated by a civil celebrant or at a registry office. Just be aware that however legal this marriage will be, you may find that some religious leaders on either side may prefer not to recognise a civil marriage.
What is another name for an officiant of a wedding ceremony?
A wedding officiant is the person who is legally marrying the couple. The officiant may be affiliated with a particular religion or may be a civil figure (like a justice of the peace.) In either case, the officiant must be authorized to conduct weddings in the state in which the wedding will take place.
Can a Catholic be married in the Catholic Church without also having a civil marriage?
Your case and its details would have to be put to a Catholic priest for scrutiny. The Catholic Church does not recognize civil marriages entered into by It's members, therefore, if either or both parties are Catholic, the civil marriage is invalid and you are currently not married in the eyes of the Church. If you sought out a civil union in ignorance of your obligation to marry only in a Catholic Church, there may be leniency. If you deliberately sought a civil union despite knowing it was contrary to your Faith, this is a grave sin and will require a sacramental confession. Explain your case openly to your parish priest. Further things that will factor into whether you may have a Catholic marriage are the religion of both parties, whether one or both are baptized, whether any party has been previously married, whether there are any impediments to the marriage (a priest can tell you what these are), whether the marriage is intended as a sacrament or as a personal ascetic desire, etc. Make a list of everything concerning yourself and your partner that may be relevant to these things and take it with you when you meet your parish priest for this inquiry that you may be able to give the information he needs to judge correctly on how to proceed.
At what expense to membership can Catholics get a civil license to officiate at weddings?
Your question does not come across very clear. Specifically, what type of group are you inquiring about in regards to membership? Catholics do not observe or respect civil marriage decisions and no Catholic would officiate a civil marriage because they believe that only a priest can officiate a marriage. A Catholic who wishes to act as a civil official would only be able to perform marriages between non-baptized persons, which would be too impractical a stipulation in order to keep such a job successfully.
How do you become a wedding minister?
The most obvious way is to become ordained in a recognized church, but not alot of people are cut out for that kind of commitment. Here in Canada, you can become liscenced by the province to perform weddings, but I'm not sure what the process is. You can become ordained by an online church and get licensed that way. On the civil side, you can apply to become a justice of the peace.
Why did Prince Rainier and Grace Kelly and Now Prince Albert and Charlene Wittstock have two weddings?
One is a civil wedding performed by a judge or officer of the government and the other is a religious wedding performed by a catholic priest. Many Christian places, such as Monaco, require that a civil ceremony take place before a religious ceremony.
May a Catholic be a witness in a non-Catholic wedding?
Roman Catholic AnswerUnder certain circumstances. If it is a non-Catholic religious ceremony (another church or whatever) then no, you may attend a non-Catholic religious ceremony as an observer only but in no way participate. If it is a civil ceremony where neither party is a Catholic, then yes. For specifics, consult your parish priest.
Where in New Jersey can a civil union be performed?
In New Jersey, civil unions can be performed in all the places weddings are usually performed (city hall, catering hall, rented spaces), except for in houses of worship under the control of religions that do not accept same-sex relationships (e.g, Catholic churches, Muslim mosques, etc.).
Where do Christian's get married?
Usually in a church although Christians can also have civil weddings.
After a spouse passes away is the surviving spouse still considered married?
In most civil marriages, the marriage celebrant says "till death do you part". So I believe once death divides the marriage, you are no longer a married person. If marriage is to endure beyond the grave, God's authority must be needed for this to happen. A civil marriage celebrant doesnt have the authority to bind two people beyond the grave, only in this life.
Can a Catholic receive communion if married to a non Catholic in a civil service?
No, the person or couple needs to regularize their marriage in the Catholic Church. The Church does not recognize a civil marriage. Talk with the parish priest.
How do you get certified in Illinois to perform civil union ceremonies?
There is no such thing as a civil union ceremony. Civil unions are obtained by filling out a form and having it notarized. Weddings may be held, but they are not part of the legal process.
