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Catholic Wedding Ceremony for Blended Family

Megan, on October 11, 2017 at 3:13 PM Posted in Etiquette and Advice 0 7

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My fiance is Catholic, so we are looking at getting married is the Catholic church. I have a 5-year-old daughter from another man, but did not get married to him. As part of our ceremony, it is a requirement for me to include my daughter and have us/me give vowes to her and present her with a ring. My father had done the same thing for me when he remarried so it means a lot to me. Will a Catholic church allow us to include her in the ceremony as long as they know of her and what will happen during the ceremony?

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Latest activity by HappilyEverSearson, on October 11, 2017 at 3:44 PM

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Maria · on October 11, 2017 at 3:16 PM
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It's a lovely idea, but you are probably best to check with your priest. They will be able to give you a definite answer.
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Going to the chapel · on October 11, 2017 at 3:16 PM
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This is a question for the priest who will marry you. The best answer is, maybe/maybe not.
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augustlawbride · on October 11, 2017 at 3:18 PM
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It depends but probably not
The order of service is pretty strict but some priests are more flexible than others
Also you may have to have your previous marriage declared annulled by the church before you marry even if you're not catholic.
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Sarah · on October 11, 2017 at 3:21 PM
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You need to ask the priest. Our priest would not allow it..vows are between a husband and wife.

You could always do a little ceremony at the reception.
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HappilyEverSearson · on October 11, 2017 at 3:21 PM
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It's definitely a question for a Priest but the answer is no. Marriage is a sacrament, the sacrament is sex. Exchanging of vows in the church is the covenant between the couple and God in front of the community. The sacrament part is the sacred side of giving yourself fully to your spouse.
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HappilyEverSearson · on October 11, 2017 at 3:24 PM
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Augustlawbride is also right, your first marriage will have to be annulled. The Catholic church is run by canon law not the rules of individual priests.
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HappilyEverSearson · on October 11, 2017 at 3:44 PM
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Missed that! Thanks @Kristin!
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