What are the qualifications that qualify a priest to give marriage advice to couples over a marriage advisor who is married?
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Well for the most part if you are a church going person the priest will know both the man and the wife. He will have an insight into their lives and community. \n\nA priest in many places is the center of the community and has been the one to deal with all of the communities problems. Most priest are great guys, with a good ear and a warm heart. They do what they do out of the love of god and their fellow man. \n\nAn advisor is just that. Someone who you goto to get advice. Not someone who is involved with your day to day life and has watched you and your family for years. \n\nIf you are uncomfortable with a priest than advisor is one way to do it. But it will be more impersonal and more expensive.
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check it out with the priest at the church....he will guide u best. for all you know half of these answers would be for that silly 2 points which members get.....so dont risk religious matters , at yahoo answers. get a verified answer , something you can be sure of from someone in authority. if you can't meet the priest send someone on your behalf.
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I think it says in the Timothy (one or two I can't remember) or Titus (or both) that a church elder must be a husband of one wife.  So no, if he has two wives, not only is he not able to meet the requirement of being a pastor, he's also in violation of his faith by being polygamous....I'm assuming this man claims to be Christian.  He needs to be separated from his wife (his second I think, since he's legally married to the first)
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You have to speak with the priest at the church, he has the pamphlet that tells you your requirements. You'll have to write a biography. It won't take long to get the annulment after you send in all the documentation, maybe 30 days. If you are financially strapped and have a good priest the church can and will pay for it and an annulment ranges from $50-$250. It should not matter that you have a child in most situations however everyone's circumstances are different. Feel free to email me for more info.\nPlease, please don't listen to people that don't know what they are talking about...the Tribunal is who grants an annulment and they are fairly easy to get if deserved and as I said it doesn't take that long.\nhttp://marriage.about.com/od/annulments/...\nhttp://www.catholic.com/thisrock/1999/99...\nAnd here is a link to look at the requirement:http://www.dosafl.com/index.php?page=tri...
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If you are asking for historys sake, Ronin is right about the mostly Protestant, and Anglican thing. (In England.) If you are asking for now a days... don't worry so much about what church is right, and focus on getting your heart right. Your local pastor isn't going to be your judge, God is. Line up with His rules. Get a relationship with Him. Notice I said relationship, not religion?
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the best explanation i can give is episcopal is described as catholic light. they aren't as strict on their doctrine as the catholics. you don't have to become a catholic to get married in their church but the last time i checked you will have to promise to raise your children catholic. this might of changed since the last time i checked. your best source to get the answer you need is to contact your local catholic church.
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Well to be honest, it's really up to the Priest.  The more younger Priests may go for it, but the older ones who are more traditional may not.  Man made the building, but God made the outdoors.  In my opinion, there is nothing wrong with getting married outdoors, and I've been to many, many weddings of all religions that were outdoors.  The only downfall to an outdoor wedding is that you're at the mercy of the elements.  If your Priest is steadfast against it, you can ask him to show it to you in the Bible where it says you can't be married outside.  Another idea is to find another Priest to perform your wedding, one not as traditional.  This is your day, not the Priest's.  I would say that if you are steadfast, maybe he'll eventually give in.  If he's a friend of the family, then maybe you can have your father or mother talk with him.  Anyway, good luck with this and your upcoming wedding.  May you have a beautiful wedding and a marriage that'll be the envy of your friends.   Have a wonderful day.
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Catholics can arrange with priest and minister to co-officiate a wedding ceremony, even if it is at the Protestant church. You must discuss the arrangements well in advance with the priest. \n\nThe love we have for one another is not the same as the love between a husband and wife. One is a commandment, and the other is a sacred covenant, a sacrament.\n\nFor a mixed marriage, refusing the other's right to have a Catholic wedding of whatever form is a serious spiritual imposition. On the other hand, the non-Catholic has nothing to lose by having it done in a Catholic church. The "idols" will not eat you. :0\n\nSince it doesn't seem to really matter to you what church is the true church for you, there would be no logical impediment to having the wedding in the oldest church on the planet, other than plain prejudice.\n\nSome Protestant churches have no sacraments, most have 2. Catholicism upholds Matrimony as of the Seven Sacraments. If it is done outside the Church, sure, its a marriage, but not a sacramental marriage.  As a consequence, that Catholic cannot receive any of the sacraments until the marriage is convalidated (erroneously known as "blessed"). That is why demanding a Catholic to marry outside the Church is so unfair. \n\nI have heard a theologian say that Matrimony is higher calling than Ordination. Hmm... \n\nI have also heard that over 90% of mixed marriages fail in divorce. Hmm...\n\nI don't think she parted from you so much over religion though. I think she parted from you by the way you handle conflicts, judging by your question. \n\nI admire her courage.
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Talk to a pastor and ask him or her where they went for their education. Not sure if its the same as a priest, a seminary.
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According to one site:\n\n\nMADRINAS Y PADRINOS (GODPARENTS)\nThroughout Latin America, specially chosen godparents guide couples through their wedding ceremony. In Mexico, madrinas and padrinos serve as wedding sponsors, supporting the couple both financially and spiritually. In Bolivia and Equador, compadres or compadrazgo are chosen either at birth or marriage. They play a large role in the wedding, and continue to support the couple throughout their lives.\n\n\nThat doesn't say much about the etiquette, but it's all I could find.  I'd say if it's part of your tradition go for it, but it does seem like it will invite more people to have a say in your day.  Of course, you'll have the help (financial being the least important, actually) of others if you do have them.\n\nGood luck and Happy Marriage wishes, no matter which you decide!
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Hmmm,\n\nI am not a Priest, but there are some Roman Catholic Priests that are married.\n\nThey were married before converting to Catholicism.\n\nPeace!
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It all depends on what nationality the foreigner is and where they plan on getting married. The basics are that one of you needs to get into the other country legally, which may require just a passport or maybe a visa. Once there, you need to get a marriage license following the rules of that country and have the marriage solemnized by a priest or judge, etc. Each country has a different process for allowing new spouses to live in the country.
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Sacred Scripture repeatedly attests to the great value of a celibate life:\n\n[His] disciples said to him, "If that is the case of a man with his wife, it is better not to marry." He answered, "Not all can accept [this] word, but only those to whom that is granted. Some are incapable of marriage because they were born so; some, because they were made so by others; some, because they have renounced marriage for the sake of the kingdom of heaven. Whoever can accept this ought to accept it."  Mt 19:10-12.\n\n"So then, the one who marries does well; the one who does not marry will do better." 1 Cor 7:38.\n\nJesus Christ mainfested this in his own life.  It is on this fact that the Catholic Church bases her mandate of priestly celibacy as the Catechism clearly states:\n\n"All the ordained ministers of the Latin Church, with the exception of permanent deacons, are normally chosen from among men of faith who live a celibate life and who intend to remain celibate "for the sake of the kingdom of heaven." Called to consecrate themselves with undivided heart to the Lord and to "the affairs of the Lord," they give themselves entirely to God and to men. Celibacy is a sign of this new life to the service of which the Church's minister is consecrated; accepted with a joyous heart celibacy radiantly proclaims the Reign of God."  CCC # 1579.
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I know that I for one view it as a problem.  If you are "ordained" online, there is no one to certify that you know the faith, that you desire to be a minister to God's people, and that you are genuine and sincere in your love for God and the faith.  It just seems very phony.  If you really love God, make the commitment to enter some sort of program and preparation: don't get ordained on some crazy whim.  I will have been doing college / graduate work for 8 years before I am ordained a Catholic priest... Now that's real.
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I think it depends on the pastor marrying them, the church, and the denomination sometimes. There isn't a set of rules like that that goes for every church. They should maybe look at some other ones?
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According to Catholicism, anyway, it is certainly possible to marry the wrong person.  Problem is, you promised to be faithful 'for better or worse, till death do us part.'  In other words, thank God for your blessings, ask His help, and make the best of your marriage.  If your spouse dies, then you may of course remarry.  If your spouse is still living, then yes, it is adultury.  As for heaven or hell, that's up to God and not me.
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Yes, most Catholic deacons currently being ordained are married men who will never become priests.\n\nWith love in Christ.