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  1. If you are a Catholic, the law of the Church binds you to the Catholic form of marriage (Code of Canon Law #1117). If you got married, but did not have a Church service and did not obtain a dispensation (e.g., a permission) from your bishop, the Catholic Church does not recognize your marriage.

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  3. Can we get married in the Catholic Church if we are living together (cohabiting)? If you and your fiancé are cohabiting (living together), you will probably be expected to address some of the difficulties and complications that can arise from that situation.

  4. By some accounts, nearly half of all Catholics today marry a non-Catholic. The good news is that the Church is dedicated to helping these couples have strong, faith-filled marriages, beginning with a ceremony that reflects their commitment to God and to each other.

  5. Does my fiancé have to become a Catholic to be married in the Church? No. While your fiancé would be most welcome to learn more about the Catholic faith and maybe even become a member of our Church, it is not a prerequisite for marriage to occur within the Roman Catholic Church.

  6. If you have formally left the faith in good conscience, not believing it to be true, then the Church regards you as a non-Catholic, and you can go get married in a non-Catholic way or civilly.

  7. Jul 24, 2012 · Can we get married in the Catholic Church if we’re living together (cohabitation)? It depends. First a little background: The sacramental sign of marriage is sexual union between spouses. The purpose of marriage is for the good of the spouses and the procreation and education of children.

  8. Apr 27, 2024 · Only one spouse has to be Catholic to be married in a Catholic church. However, your fiance should be a baptized Christian. If one of you is not baptized, you can still be married in a Catholic church, but it won't be sacramental. [4]

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