Catholic Marrying a Non Catholic? Here's What You Need To Know.

[@Sumbaddy129]

I left the faith in my mid 20s. Met a girl, fell in love, got married had 2 kids then I found Jesus again. Reverted back to Catholicism, got my kids baptized and my wife eventually enrolled into the RCIA last year.

[@TheologyoftheBodyInstitute]

Glory to God!

[@danielobrien189]

Did you push her into it? Did you tell her about her new obligations, and how she's required to treat her non catholic family?

[@Sumbaddy129]

@@danielobrien189 Not at all. She would come to Mass with us, we went as a family. I joined a ministry at my parish (a men's fraternity) we would always have conversations but it wasn't me who converted her. It was a lady she friended at church.

[@Presbybaptisational]

This video was very timely for me as a Protestant (potentially) dating a Catholic. Helps me understand some of the things we will need to wrestle with over the next few months. While the specifics may differ, the principles pretty much align with any two Christians from different backgrounds dating each other. It is very critical that you are both on the same page about core issues of belief and practice. Appreciate the clear and gracious presentation. Blessings!

[@v3nomxxx961]

Show her that none of the exclusive Catholic teachings like intercession, confessions, and apostolic succession, are in the Bible. Then you’ll have two Protestants and it’ll be smooth sailing 😊

[@RuggerPortz]

​@v3nomxxx961 also know who compiled the Bible and what early Christians did before it was written and even able to be mass produced.

[@MarkelBeverley]

@@v3nomxxx961 All of it is in the Bible. Although it doesn't have to be to be permissible as long at it is part of sacred tradition which CAN NOT contradict scriptural tradition ei the Bible. 1. *Intercession* 1 Tim 2:5 "Jesus is the one mediator" NOT ONLY! "one" in this verse means *primary or most important* 2. *Confession* It is definitely in the Bible and is expound in oral tradition which is also the word of God 3. *Apostolic succession* If you Translate "upon Cephas (stone, rock, peter, petros), I will build my church". Who was the Bishop of Antioch during the rise of ignatius? Who ordained Ignatius so that who could appoint him bishop?

[@v3nomxxx961]

@@MarkelBeverley sadly your claims don’t have much ground to stand upon. Just because it is sacred tradition does not mean it cannot contradict scripture. This is why us Christian’s must be constantly evaluating whether or whether not our practices and beliefs line up with the word of God. 1. Im sorry brother but you’re either wil fully ignorant or perhaps you stumbled past the term. ‘The one’ is pretty darn clear. THE is final. I wouldn’t say you’re the one human. That is grammatically and factually incorrect. The one means there is only one. Jesus is the one and only mediator 2. Confession is in the Bible although you didn’t provide scripture., but not in the Catholic context. The scripture Catholics cite as an explanation is James 5:16 which says that we should confess our sins to one another so we may PRAY together about them. It doesn’t say we are required to sit in a confession both and ask for a priest to forgive us. It says we should tell our fellow Christian’s about our sins and have them pray over us so we may be healed. Jesus is the only mediator and the only one who can forgive sins in the eyes of God, to wipe them away. Humans can’t do that. 3. Apostolic succession is not biblical. Not only can we NOT prove that the chain is unbroken, there is no basis for it. Both the orthodox and the Catholic Church claim to have the unbroken line so one of yall is lying. Second, never once is the succession of apostles mentioned. Just because mattias replaced Judas or Ignacious replaced Peter doesn’t mean their apostolic authority is also passed. It is never claimed In scripture that we need to have 12 apostles, heck if we were gonna go with apostolic succession than we’d need 12 not just one so it makes no sense. Peter was chosen for his faith. Any time a rock is used metaphorically in scripture it is representative of faith or faithfulness. Look at Abraham. The Father is the rock because of His faithfulness. It’s important to do the research yourself, pray for answers, and really reconsider everything you believe in. It is a crucial part of being a Christian in a lying and unreliable world

[@MarkelBeverley]

​@@v3nomxxx961 Brother, I encourage you to re-read your comment. I would lighten up on the accusation of grammatical errors as there are plenty in your comment lol. 1. "THE" is english. The way we use one, we add "and only" to the English translate of "one" used in this verse . The way we use this word is not the same as in scripture. If you believe Christ is the only mediator while having no problem praying for your neighbor, then *YOU are demonstrating willful ignorance through paradoxical reasoning* Just like believing that the Bible is the sole authority of Christianity on earth. It is a self contradicting man-made doctrine. The Bible itself was compiled by a religious institution that is a direct production of sacred tradition it is oral tradition which is ALSO the word of God which is why I say it CANNOT contradict scripture. 2. Don't forget John 1:19!! Your limited knowledge on early Christianity is *not* surprising. Prots typically are extremely clueless, not only to scripture, but to original Christian teachings as you rely on yourselves to interpret scripture how you see fit based on how you feel or how it pertains to your current circumstances which change like the wind and has bred some of the most absurd ideologies of the West from FMNSM to the "age of enlightenment". God "breathed" upon the apostles John 20:22 Receiving the Holy Spirit giving them the power and authority needed to carry out the reconciliation of others through Christ. Power to *Those first priests* such as priests of the temple that of the old law to distribute reconciliation through sacrificial atonement. Remember, *he came not to abolish the law but to fulfill it* You made sacrificial atonements to those first priests, but the WAY you make atonements changed as Christianity is the fulfillment of Judaism. Such as the word "trinity" not being in the Bible, this concept is alluded in the Bible. BUT, abandon the premise that EVERYTHING comes from the Bible. IT DOES NOT and prior to the 16th century and a bitter Priest (excommunicated by Pope Leo X on 3 January 1521), that was never taught in Christian history as what they relied on produced a carefully constructed compilation of scriptures or what you know as the Bible. 3. The Orthodox is a break off from Catholicism also known as "schism". You don't know enough about that to speak on it as they are not protestants. It also *does not* support your claim that Apostolic succession doesn't exist. Also, *your concept of the succession is completely wrong* which is how I know you know VERY LITTLE of what you are talking about. There would *not* be 12 POPES LOL, as Christ specifically chose *Peter* to build his church upon. The same ROCK or Cephas who appointed Ignatius 'the Bishop of Antioch' after he was ordained by Paul at the end of the reign of Evodius. The function of the apostolic position is assigned to priests, as apostles were originally called to distribute the sacraments i.e. reconciliation (confession), baptism, the words of God, blessings, etc. The word "Rock" was not used metaphorically as the Aramaic translation does NOT suggest that in the slightest. *It's important to understand Christian history in its full context and not to believe YOU are the arbiter of scripture* Understand that NO Christian prior to the 16th century believed that the Bible was the sole authority of Christian life. It is AN INFALLIBLE PART OF SACRED TRADITION, but not the entire thing. This is why "praying for answers" regarding scripture is absurd. That was taught by Martin Luthor himself LOL that when you read the Bible and pray, the scripture will be "revealed to you" in other words YOUR ultimate interpretation of God's transcribed words are always true so as long as you say a prayer before you interpret it. Normal Protestant prattle You seriously need to rethink your position on Church and Biblical history.

[@aashnamariadiaz1926]

Looking forward to more Catholic content on navigating marriage with a non practicing Catholic

[@aracelir4311]

I am Catholic, I married a man who was baptized Catholic, raised Protestant, but thinks as an agnostic. NO I do not recommend it at all. We have 6 children. Only by the grace of God are we still together, but every day is a terrible battle to maintain balance and peace.

[@israeliana]

Thank you for your honesty

[@paulalabastida3637]

Why is it so hard

[@fabbeyonddadancer]

Give an example of a battle

[@Laura-ef3mm]

Thanks for this video Elizabeth 🥲 I'm dating a non-catholic (though he has the sacraments) and actually I was thinking about this these days. He´s such a sweetie, such a beautiful man, and we are talking more frecuently about the future, about us getting married. I presented to him this channel really early in the relationship so he can understand my beliefs haha (maybe he'll read my comment, lol, hi love!!) and, though he doesn't agreed 100% with everything, he seems open with the things you mentioned in this video. But I'll not lie that it makes me a little anxious sometimes, specially now that I've started praying a lot more and find myself much more closer to the faith than ever before. I'm afraid that maybe God has another plans. But well... I have to be more pacient and trust the Lord, let all in His hands and be confident that He wants the best for us... Prayers are welcome ❤ and thanks again!!! Edit: greetings from Argentina 🇦🇷☺! Sorry if my English is off haha

[@83leela]

Never date to convert, it rarely works! We as sinners are already struggling in our own faith, how are we supposed to convert our spouse and worry about our spiritual life at the same time? Its never worth it, plus its really not allowed.

[@b8akaratn]

Wow, opposite direction here... I'm the Protestant, agreed to a Catholic wedding (when my orig. preference at the time was for an Elvis impersonator at a Vegas 'chapel'). He's now out (#longstories) but he left me with a pretty deep quest for more liturgical/scriptural knowledge. ...Love your videos! Including The Meme Interjections 😂🤣

[@aashnamariadiaz1926]

I so had to watch this. It has been a need of the hour for me especially being a married with a non practicing Catholic.

[@TheologyoftheBodyInstitute]

We're so glad it blessed you! Please pray for us.

[@tomasfedor3785]

Greetings from Slovakia! First of all thanks for your work and publishing entire TOB team. I think this is not easy topic an thanks for your love with you prepare the video and covey the message. Video is mainly focused on marriage of catholic and non catholic Christians. Topic as intro picture is showing is even wider so maybe space for enhancement to part 2 🙂. I would be also Happy for recommendation of more materials on this topic ( but approved by catholic church). I found just a book from Robert J. Hater " when a catholic marries a non-catholic.

[@TheologyoftheBodyInstitute]

Thank you for the feedback! God bless.

[@cpelo2536]

This is great content and deserves more views. Keep up the good work.

[@TheologyoftheBodyInstitute]

Thank you for watching! Please pray for us.

[@israeliana]

Agree. Will pray for them

[@Mikoutca357]

I became catholic this past Easter after being raised protestant. My wife is still protestant. It's a funny dynamic navigating an existing marriage as a baby Catholic. Thanks for your video especially the story about your childhood and your mom going to mass before everyone was up. God bless.

[@bethm5954]

This is so helpful to me as I am trying to discern marrying a nonCatholic. Thank you very much for being so direct and specific in what the difficulties will be- much appreciated and exactly the answers I was looking for.

[@LETTO2366]

you may love someone who's not a catholic or Christian but it's a hard thing to marry that person or to move on and look for someone with the same beliefs as you.

[@uikmnhj4me]

Don’t you have to not only baptize your children catholic but also RAISE THEM catholic? So your spouse has to be on board with your children going to catholic mass every Sunday, not just choosing which church they want

[@TheologyoftheBodyInstitute]

That is correct, it just wasn't addressed in the video!

[@danielobrien189]

​@@TheologyoftheBodyInstituteNot exactly correct, but pretty close. They'll make a choice at some point, anyway.

[@huntsman528]

4:50 okay, hold on. I am a Protestant and I've gone through marriage counseling and NOBODY asks "What birth control are you doing". Doctors maybe, but nobody in the church. This is not being truthful.

[@actionjackson180]

I don't think it matters.God wants you to love each other ,regardless of your denomination.My dad was Methodist,my mother was Catholic and my sister was baptized in the Church of England (Protestant) but converted to Catholicism later on in life and I am Methodist.I had a totally normal,healthy,loving family background and respect everybody regardless.

[@Judge_Jej]

It absolutely matters, my dad was a cradle catholic and married my mom who was episcopalian. They divorced when I was 2, I was not raised catholic and he fell away. I made my way home 28 years later which is why I won't date outside the church. Why go out for hamburgers when I have prime rib at home?

[@actionjackson180]

@@Judge_Jej Good for you. Different people come from different situations.God doesn't care what denomination you are so long as you're a good person.There's no denominations in the Bible.

[@Judge_Jej]

@actionjackson180 Christ prayed for the unity of his church, if there are no denominations in the Bible that means there is only one holy catholic and apostolic church and a bunch of knockoffs

[@actionjackson180]

@@Judge_Jej As I said before God doesn't care what denomination you are.All that matters is that you believe and be a good person.He would want unity and harmony not division and distrust.Nobody is better than anybody.

[@Judge_Jej]

@@actionjackson180 keep telling yourself that

[@johncarter6519]

My grandparents were in a mixed marriage, and it was successful. My parents were in a mixed marriage, and they got divorced. I think Christians, Catholic or not, have to come to develop self-awareness. I know it's us who get divorced, and that's not what God wants, but if people don't work on themselves, then they won't be able to survive marriage.

[@KM-qu3oe]

Could you please make a video about a Catholic and non religious non Christian who date?

[@taylormoore3121]

Scripture indicates not to do so in the book of Tobit. I'm sure in other places as well.

[@cdmcintyre1854]

There is many denominations of Christianity but personally I would not date someone who was a member of one of these groups. Atheists, Catholics, Mormons, or Jehovah Witness. There may be others as well but at the moment I can’t think of others. SDA seems to be very close to right, especially got a healthy diet by Biblical standards and definitely has the correct Sabbath instead of the false sunday sabbath created by the Catholic Church.

[@timboslice980]

I converted last year. My wife is still extremely anti catholic but i havent given up. Its a rocky rocky road my daughter and i pray to mary at night and it drives her insane. She’s desperate to find a Protestant church that she can gwt the kids into before i brainwash them catholic. Lol. Im patient as anyone around but with this, i havent got a clue what to do hahaha 😂

[@danielobrien189]

If you married her while you, yourself, were not Catholic, you can't blame her for wanting to raise her children in her religion.

[@isidrolopez6698]

Thanks for the info

[@user-wn5qh1re9n]

Recommendation 1. A Catholic should marry a Catholic If Catholic not available, 2. Only marry a previously non Catholic who has genuinely converted to Catholic. You need to be patient to be sure of this 3. Third option is marry a non Catholic who is fully aware and has agreed to the terms of a mixed faith marriage with a Catholic 3.

[@hellokittyusamex101]

Thank you so much ❤

[@TheologyoftheBodyInstitute]

You're so welcome!

[@carlina22]

What about greek-catholic marry a latin catholic?

[@jessr1698]

Catholic is Catholic. It doesn’t matter

[@johnchacko1425]

what about christien in name only

[@tomasdve8132]

Is this the normal speed of speech you usually use for conversations or is the video made a little bit faster?

[@Jwarrior123]

😂this is her normal speed. She is Ben Shapiro's sister 🤞

[@cpelo2536]

She’s excited about this great content. I love it.

[@catholicfemininity2126]

I don't wanna sound mean; but I think marrying a non-Catholic is a foolish thing to do. Saying "there's not enough Catholic men/women so I'm gonna marry a protestant" is a cop out. But it's your funeral. I know a Catholic who married a protestant and they don't go to church together. The wife still hasn't converted decades later. I feel sorry for the kids. Your better off marrying a lukewarm Catholic. But then again there are Protestants that are open to the Catholic faith and interested in learning. Those guys are awesome, but don't date to evangelize. They're not a project. But be careful of the fakers who say they'll 'convert' after you marry.

[@corvinmull2408]

As a Protestant who watches a lot of catholic theology videos, it's never the catholic theology itself that is off-putting. What always ruins the videos is how all protestants are lumped into one group. There are too many differences between denominations to do that. Whether on purpose to simplify the video or due to lack of understanding of protestants or whatever, it adds a lazy or disingenuous undertone to what otherwise could be a great video. As an example, I, a conservative Lutheran, should not be presented as having the same theology as a liberal Methodist or a baptist etc. To pretend that we are the same is misinformed at best and purposefully slanderous at worst. Do better.

[@finas.9577]

I hope she reads your comment and makes some changes going forward. I somewhat relate this, as Catholic who does not like it when non Catholic brothers and sisters tell me what my church teaches. If they’re not practicing Catholics, how would they know? Thank you for reminding me that it goes both ways and I too should be mindful and not lump all non Catholics into one group.

[@ronlambert5392]

I agree that generalizations can be disappointing, but it doesn't give us the right to come across with firm disdain (which is how I interpret your command to "do better") when the opportunity is always available to be fully respectful. As a practicing Catholic, I find it an immense challenge to remain respectful when a non-Catholic christian spews lies about my faith to my face. However, experience tells me that my response couched in respect has a much greater potential for positive impact and understanding than disdain. Blessings to you.

[@kitraemehling]

You are still a protestant

[@cpelo2536]

Remember this is a video made for and catered to Catholics, so diving into the different protestant views isnt really relevant nor is it likely time well-spent. Hence why a quick generalization is more efficient or sufficient.

[@corvinmull2408]

@ronlambert5392 I agree, I could have been more polite about it. But in my experience, it's like this across many Catholic channels. Somehow the entire spectrum of Protestant beliefs can be best represented by a non-denominational prosperity gospel church. It's insulting and all too common.

[@LemLures]

So marriage makes someone holy? Then a lot of Priests and Nuns are not holy? lol

[@kjerit630]

Different people are called to different vocations, so their (clergy) vocation sanctifies them.

[@LemLures]

@@kjerit630 ok from that perspective I can agree.

[@huntsman528]

On the birth control topic, birth control wasn't viewed negatively until 1588. It has existed long long before that. Also, 95% of Cathlocs use birth control and priests say it is fine. Also, the Pope has said that it should be used and that we're not supposed to breed like rabbits.

[@danielwisell3836]

Oh boy brother/sister, this is a huge misunderstanding. The pope never said to use contraception, and the many Catholics that do use it are committing sin. Priests who endorse the use are not in full communion with the Catholic Church

[@kjerit630]

That is a lie from hell, may God forgive you.

[@huntsman528]

@@kjerit630 what is the lie? The 95% comes from Pints with Aquinas.

[@rebk5391]

The pope NEVER said birth control should be used though. There is Natural Family Planning for couples to avoid 'breeding like rabbits,' which is not the same as birth control.

[@dopomaximus7083]

​@@huntsman528Just because a lot of people sin doesn't make it okay

[@fabbeyonddadancer]

Partnership relationships is feminism

[@meanoldbag]

God bless your mother - what an incredible sacrifice and amazing level of love and dedication