Can Catholics marry non-Catholics?
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In short: Yes, with permission, and with extra care to live the faith together well. CCC 1633 CCC 1635
The answer, in writing
Marriage between a Catholic and a baptized non-Catholic requires particular attention from couples and their pastors. CCC 1633
In the Latin Church a mixed marriage needs the express permission of Church authority. CCC 1635
Before the wedding, the Catholic partner declares that they will guard their own faith and makes “a sincere promise to do all in his or her power so that all offspring are baptized and brought up in the Catholic Church.” CIC 1125
The non-Catholic partner makes no promise; they are simply told about the Catholic partner’s promise, so that they are “truly aware” of it. CIC 1125
The same conditions apply when the other partner is not baptized. CIC 1086
Lots of strong marriages are mixed. Talk to your priest early; the paperwork is simple, and the conversations are worth having.
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