[LolaP]

My son is getting married in a Catholic church. His fiancé is Roman Catholic and her parents are very strict Roman Catholic. He is not catholic nor has he been baptized. The fiance's family wants to have communion at the wedding and my son does not because he would not be a participant. The priest says it is not necessary and many do not ,however my future daughter-in-law knows her father (who is paying for the wedding) will be very upset. Any suggestions?

[jjwoodhull]

If the bride's father is hosting the wedding and your son has agreed to get married in their church, then I vote that he allow communion to be served. Communion is a sacrement in the Catholic church and is probably very important to the father. Your son does not have to participate.

[Fr_Chuck]

First does the priest know he is not baptised, it is not allowed to marry a non baptised person at the alter, A non baptised person can not partake of a sacrament, which a wedding is considered one. Also he will have to take some classes and normally sign where he agrees that any children can be raised catholic.

These are often a min for a catholic wedding.

With or without communion is an acceptable wedding, there is a liturgy for both.

It is almost always in a formal wedding to have communion and those that are not catholic just do not partake.

[JessiJello]

First does the priest know he is not baptised, it is not allowed to marry a non baptised person at the alter, A non baptised person can not partake of a sacrament, which a wedding is considered one. Also he will have to take some classes and normally sign where he agrees that any children can be raised catholic.

These are often a min for a catholic wedding.

With or without communion is an acceptable wedding, there is a liturgy for both.

It is almost always in a formal wedding to have communion and those that are not catholic just do not partake.

Actually I have found that as long as one of them is Catholic they can marry. But, I suppose it depends on the church.

[Fr_Chuck]

If they do marry, the Catholic will have to promise to the church that any children will be bapisted and raised catholic. Also the Bishop over that diocese will have to give their permission for the wedding.
This to my knowledge is stlll the current rulings, perhaps some priests do not follow the rules,

[JessiJello]

If they do marry, the Catholic will have to promise to the church that any children will be bapisted and raised catholic. Also the Bishop over that diosese will have to give thier permission for the wedding.
This to my knowledge is stlll the current rulings, perhaps some priests do not follow the rules,

So, then the point must be check with your own church. :)