What documents do you need to have to marry in a catholic church?

Answer 1

Roman Catholic AnswerThe only strictly necessary sacrament to receive matrimony is baptism. In the normal course of things, one should be confirmed, have received First Holy Communion, and have received penance immediately before the wedding.

Answer 2

Firstly one of you at least must be catholic. You need to go to a marriage prep course which is a few night sessions or a weekend. It basically is all about the vocation of marriage, what it means within the Church and also some practical things about married life like money, children, work, time together etc. There are a few forms to fill out, outlining sacraments taken by each person. If one of you is not catholic then there is an additional form to be signed. This is basically a form outlining the catholic persons intentions that the children from the marriage would be brought up catholic.

Answer 3

For a Catholic to be married in the Roman Catholic Church, they must be:

a) free to marry (not have been previously married: exceptions - if first marriage ended in death; if the Sacrament of marriage were recognized by the Church but the Sacrament has been annulled; if the marriage was a civil marriage, and a nullity has been procured. ).

b) The fiance be free to marry (even if non-Catholic, the same requirements as for a Catholic apply... The Catholic Church recognizes the marriage between two members of any faith as being "valid" marriages)

c) Should the couple be cohabiting, they should seek council from their parish priest.

d) be a registered parishioner in your "territorial" parish. (The Parish where you live.)

e) practice the faith, receive the Sacraments of Reconciliation and Eucharist on a regular basis. It is no longer required that the Catholic have received the Sacrament of Confirmation, [desirable, but not required.]

f) Proper paperwork must be assembled: Baptismal certificate, First Communion Certificate, Confirmation Certificate

g) The couple must attend a series of "Pre-Cana" meetings, or the equivalent.

h) The couple must meet with the priest, after the Pre-Cana meeting, bringing the Pre-Cana certificate with them. They will then fill out the "Pre-Maritial-Investigation" form with the priest.

Certain dioceses may have additional requirements.

Answer 4

To marry in the catholic church you are required to have your baptism certificate and your confirmation certificate. You are also required to enter a program known as pre-caan which its purpose is to help you be better prepared to marry and to help you raise a family.

Answer 5

I am Roman Catholic and my fiancee is Catholic, but not Roman Catholic. We want to marry in the church. We need advice on how to do this.