What steps must be taken by a Methodist if they wish to marry under a Catholic rite?

Answer 1

"What steps must be taken by a Methodist if they wish to marry under a Catholic rite?"

In my understanding the two faiths are similar in that Methodist call for change to a more conservative and liberal direction in faith.

Whereas Catholics use a different language called "THE IDEA OF TOLERATION" which has two main principles concerning the existence of evil and not interfering with evil and allowing matters to run its course to determine the good of matters and for marriage catholics have sacraments.

So when considering the two believe in practically the same virtues I think it is not necessarily a problem for persons from the two different faiths to marry.

But it would be best for both to learn about eachothers faith through available classes and marriage counseling required for engaged couples in each respective church.

However, regarding marriage catholics are extemely strict moreso than Methodist. Such as Methodist believe in Baptism as a sacrament (there may be more) and this sacrament is between the person and God, a covenant and marriage in their faith is a rite.

In the Catholic Church marriage is a sacrament, but a binding covenant between man, woman and God. And it cannot be broken even by divorce (once you're in you're in for life).

Therefore, a Catholic is required to enter into a sacramental marriage and the marriage must be performed in the Catholic Church. However, you can remain Methodist and marry a Catholic in a Catholic ceremony, nor do you have to convert to the faith, but you are required to promise that any children from the marriage will be raised Catholic.

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