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Originally Posted by Daughterofkinger

Let me tell you, it REALLY depends on the "severity" of the priest your going to see. Now a days, Catholic priests love marrying non catholics to catholics because they can get them to join easier that way. It's a bad joke, but we are quite welcoming when it comes to that.

If your not catholic then the whole process will be paired down substantially for the two of you. Most of what was said is right. Generally it's a form questionnaire they ask. It will be separate for each of you. They will ask the girl if she's entering on her own will, if she's being pressured by anyone to get married, if she's against marriage, etc. They want to know your both in it for the right reasons. They will ask if you live together, will look down their nose at you if you do, but that will be that. They'll ask about family planning and remind you they don't believe in birth control.

Pardon me, that's the actual "interview" part. I just noticed your going to meet with him tomorrow. They'll probably just ask when you want to get married, how involved you want the ceremony and let you know if they can fit it in the schedule or not. They may go over some catholic traditions and expectations. Some churches won't allow anything but a white dress and black tux due to long standing traditions. "If you want a red dress, then book it to the United church" they'll say. But it really comes down to the individual.

You'll also have to attend a class. It can be every week for a month, or one full weekend. It's a little painful, like grade 9 health class. They talk about communication, family history, resolving arguments, money management, etc.

Really? That sounds incredibly helpful actually. Maybe this should be a standard. Those wacky Catholics....always on the ball.