Canon 1118 requires that marriage take place in a Catholic Church unless there are extraordinary circumstances and then
Why was my friend able to marry her fiancé who is Jewish at a catering hall?
Her priest from her parish was there, too. When marrying a person who is not a baptized Christian,
What are the requirements for marriage in the Catholic Church?
In order for a marriage to be recognized by the Catholic Church as valid, the following must be
Do we need any documents?
Your priest or deacon who will witness the marriage for the Church will be able to advise you
Do we absolutely need to have a wedding license to get married in New Jersey?
Yes. The church may not perform a marriage ceremony or Nuptial Mass without a civil marriage license. The
What if one of us was married previously?
You can only be validly married to one person at a time. If either of you were married previously
Is Confirmation necessary before marriage?
It is not necessary, but since it completes your Sacraments of Initiation as a Catholic, it is encouraged