Meeting with the priest for the first time on Monday. What can i expect?

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Is this a Catholic priest, Anglican, some other denomination? I'd love to help but it would help a lot if I knew what kind of priest you were referring to!

Sorry, i put every detail except that. Catholic Priest! (:

So long as neither of you were previously married the Church *shouldn't* have an issue. I have 2 boys (one from a previous relationship) and the only reason we can't marry in the church is fh is divorced. Both put boys are baptized Catholic and we attend mass regularly but will never be acknowledged as married.

Just didn't want to assume no, you wouldn't be refused for being pregnant, not in the slightest. For a first meeting, he's going to ask you questions and want to get your basic story and your fiance's story so he can best serve you. Definitely be honest with him and tell him exactly what you told us!

Here's the thing - we all sin in some way. Nobody is going to be refused marriage in the Church based on sinning, because if that were the case, nobody would ever get married! There's a good chance he will ask you to be abstinent leading up to the wedding but without knowing the priest, I'm not sure how much he'll even dive into that. That varies by the priest's comfort level. The priest we've met with didn't talk about that sort of thing with us at all.

Also - remember that just being pregnant is not a sin. The Church views sex outside of marriage as sinful, yes, but being pregnant is not a sin.

So, relax, be honest, and congratulations

Go Rebecca for explaining what I was going to say so positively! Be honest. There is so much honesty in wanting to set an example for your kids. Congrats and you go girl! Also, if an Engaged Encounter is offered through your church, I'd highly suggest it. Also, Catholics are beautiful to get married in. Photography ideas:

Thank you so much for making me feel better ladies! I was so nervous just didn't know what to expect! I don't want him thinking we were getting married because i was pregnant! Thanks for all your positive and quick responses! Nicole: Your photos are stunning!!!

Just be honest, and relax. It really depends on the priest. Our priest is super laid back and made it all as painless as possible. Even told us about a trip to Bermuda he was taking. Lol we live together and that's frowned upon in the church but he was OK with it.

Hi Elisa,

Congratulations!! I am getting married in the catholic church as well, met with the priest for the first time a month ago. It was basically just a get to know you session. He asked how we met, what we do, background and things like that. Then told us about him. It was nice. He likes to have 3 additional meetings after, you answer different sets of questions at both, it's not a test, just gives you talking points with your fiancé about things that come up in marriage. And the last one is to plan the ceremony itself. We also have to do a one day retreat, it's like 6 hours or so, with other engaged couples. But that won't be until the summer. That is all I know for now, my next meeting with him isn't until December. Good luck and like everyone said, be open and honest.

2 more for you...the first one would only work for you if there is a clock behind you where you walk down the aisle. The point of this picture was to get the exact time I walked down. I hope your meeting goes well!