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Can a Protestant take a blessing during Mass in a Catholic Church?
During a Nuptial between a Catholic and non-Catholic, the Officiant [Priest or Deacon] blesses the couple. During the baptism of a child, the Officiant [Priest or Deacon] blesses the mother, father and godparents of the child as well as all assembled. If I can bless a car, why not a Protestant? My mother is Protestant! Rev. Robert J. Sweeney, www.holyrosary-ny.com
How do you be come a Catholic deacon?
You have to study for 4 years. Each year you are assessed to see if you are still suitable for becoming a deacon. In Canada, you must be married and your wife must approve and be supportive of you becoming a deacon. They prepare you to go and help people in jails and nursing homes.
Could a divorce deacon and a widow catholic marry?
A Deacon is an ordained minister and cleric of the Catholic Church and has the authority to perform the Sacraments of Baptism, and Marriage providing there is no Mass. This is because, unlike a Priest, a Deacon cannot preside over the Eucharistic Sacrament. They are sanctioned to read the gospel and deliver the homily during Mass as well.
Before becoming a Christian what was Patrick?
He was always a Chrisitan as he was born into a Catholic family. His father was a deacon and his grandfather a priest.
Was Francis Drake a strong Catholic and a daring sailor for France?
Francis Drake was from a protestant family, his father was an Anglican deacon and preacher. He was an Englishman and a favorite of Queen Elizabeth.
Do protestants have to take classes at a Catholic Church to marry a Catholic in a protestant church?
Yes, not only must they take a class, but the Catholic must receive special permission (which is not always given) from the Bishop to have a wedding outside of a Catholic Church. Even if it is outside a Catholic Church, the wedding must still be witnessed by a Catholic priest (deacon, or bishop) or it is not valid.
Can a deacon in the Catholic Church marry couples?
No. However they can be married prior to becoming ordained a Deacon and stay married. They can have children before or after the ordination as a married Deacon. However, it is my understanding that, once ordained, the deacon must remain celebate.
Can a catholic deacon marry people?
A catholic deacon is only allowed to be married once. If he gets a divorce he will have to live a single life.
Can a deacon hear confession in the Catholic Church"?
Yes, a deacon in the Catholic Church can hear confession, but only in certain circumstances and with permission from the local bishop.
Does a Catholic have to marry in the presence of a priest or deacon?
Yes, if married in a Catholic ceremony to be valid in the Catholic Church. However, if proper papers are filled out and non Catholic party agrees to vows of catholic party and catholic requirements about raising children, permanent marriage, etc., then Catholic may be married in protestant church without priest being present. Contact a priest for further details
What was the first deacon who also was the first martyr?
The first Deacon who also was the first Martyr of the the Catholic Church is Saint Stephen.
What religion did Francis of Assisi follow?
Saint Francis was a Catholic, an ordained Catholic deacon.
