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Ali
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| Location: | Ohio USA |
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| First Name: | Ali | | Gender: | Female | | Faith History: | JW, finally fully Catholic |
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Posted: Fri Mar 9th, 2007 09:07 am |
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My dh is waiting on a Decree of Nullity (did I say that right?) from his first wife. Once that is done, I will be entering the Church and we will repeat our vows.
Now -- I have to be baptized, my first one won't be considered valid. Will we have to wait for an Easter celebration for that to happen, or can it be done any time in between, at our priests discression?
Also, how will it all work? Will the baptism be private right before our marriage (and how should I refer to that ceremony??) or will it be on a Sunday in front of everyone?
Will I need a sponsor?
Will we be able to have a few people attend the ceremony? I know it will be especially important for dh to have his parents witness it. Me, I don't really have anyone who will care or be supportive from my side of the family.
FTR, I've been reading and hearing more about RCIA candidates and all the "rites" associated with them, and I feel a little cheated. Funny because stuff like that doesn't usually bother me. I went through RCIA last year, and it was more or less a discussion group. Enjoyable yes, but now I feel like I really missed out on something special.
My dh is hoping to hit our anniversary this year in July. I'll believe it when I see it, lol. Anything else I should know? Dh is sooo excited about this for us. I feel like there is something still holding me back. Not IRT being married or coming into the Church . . . . just a nagging something I can't put into words.
Thanks,
Ali
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CajunRick
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| Joined: | Fri Sep 29th, 2006 |
| Location: | Houma, Louisiana USA |
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Posted: Fri Mar 9th, 2007 10:04 am |
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Ali wrote: My dh is waiting on a Decree of Nullity (did I say that right?)
Yes, that's just right! 
Now -- I have to be baptized, my first one won't be considered valid. Will we have to wait for an Easter celebration for that to happen, or can it be done any time in between, at our priests discression?
It can be done at any time. Easter is the ideal, but since you've been through the process, it is not necessary to wait.
Also, how will it all work? Will the baptism be private right before our marriage (and how should I refer to that ceremony??) or will it be on a Sunday in front of everyone?
It should be on Sunday at mass, but it's up to your priest.
Will I need a sponsor?
Yes.
Will we be able to have a few people attend the ceremony? I know it will be especially important for dh to have his parents witness it. Me, I don't really have anyone who will care or be supportive from my side of the family.
Yes.
FTR, I've been reading and hearing more about RCIA candidates and all the "rites" associated with them, and I feel a little cheated. Funny because stuff like that doesn't usually bother me. I went through RCIA last year, and it was more or less a discussion group. Enjoyable yes, but now I feel like I really missed out on something special.
You did, and in a way, you have been cheated by circumstances. Unfortunately, it often happens in cases of marital irregularity.
I feel like there is something still holding me back. Not IRT being married or coming into the Church . . . . just a nagging something I can't put into words.
Is it the normal fear of change? I know I even feel apprehensive about vacations!
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Understanding is the reward of faith. Therefore seek not to understand that you may believe, but believe that you may understand. - Augustine
Rick Luquette
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Terry
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| Location: | Oxford, Mississippi USA |
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| First Name: | Terry | | Gender: | Female | | Faith History: | Episcopal, Roman Catholic |
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Posted: Sat Mar 10th, 2007 09:22 am |
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Hi Ali,
My husband and I came into the Church this past October because of waiting for my previous marraige to be annulled. I remember, at Easter, feeling sad because we missed the special rites and missed coming in with our RCIA class and our 2 sons.
But.........when the annulment came through, finally, we were confirmed, married and received our first Eucharist during the Sunday mass that we regularly attend. It was so wonderful, I could never put in words the joy and fulfillment we received that day. Oh, and we missed our anniversary date by less that 3 weeks 
Terry
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