Can you hang on a moment while I pull over?
Thus began the conversation I had earlier today with a person who had called. A few moments later, the question was asked ... If someone is already civilly married, is there a way for them to have the marriage recognized by the Church, and if so is it necessary for a 'big' wedding with all the trimmings?
Answers provided: Depending on the history which lies behind the situation, as long as there is no impediment or reason why the Church cannot witness the wedding, then even though a marriage has already been civilly recognized, it can indeed be convalidated. In other words, recognized by the Church.
As with any wedding, the important players are the bride, the groom, the witnesses (two if at all possible) and the priest or deacon who can officially witness the exchange of vows on behalf of the Church. Providing that there is no reason impeding the recognition of a marriage, the usual interviews can take place, and the exchange of vows can be witnessed.
Impediments which may stand in the way of a wedding being witnessed by the Church include prior bonds (like prior marriages which have not been disolved either through death of a spouse or annulment).
The conversation lasted but minutes. I hope that I was able to answer some questions, and to even prepare the ground for the recognition of a wedding that might happen in the future.
Thus began the conversation I had earlier today with a person who had called. A few moments later, the question was asked ... If someone is already civilly married, is there a way for them to have the marriage recognized by the Church, and if so is it necessary for a 'big' wedding with all the trimmings?
Answers provided: Depending on the history which lies behind the situation, as long as there is no impediment or reason why the Church cannot witness the wedding, then even though a marriage has already been civilly recognized, it can indeed be convalidated. In other words, recognized by the Church.
As with any wedding, the important players are the bride, the groom, the witnesses (two if at all possible) and the priest or deacon who can officially witness the exchange of vows on behalf of the Church. Providing that there is no reason impeding the recognition of a marriage, the usual interviews can take place, and the exchange of vows can be witnessed.
Impediments which may stand in the way of a wedding being witnessed by the Church include prior bonds (like prior marriages which have not been disolved either through death of a spouse or annulment).
The conversation lasted but minutes. I hope that I was able to answer some questions, and to even prepare the ground for the recognition of a wedding that might happen in the future.
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