Married Christian- Did you convert to your spouse’s religion?
Christians Please--
Are there any Protestants that married a Catholic and then converted to Catholicism?
Do you currently still attend the Catholic church? What was most difficult for you? What was your most memorable experience or lesson? Do you have any regrets? What did you question most about the differences in beliefs and practices?
My boyfriend and I are of different faiths and this is something we’ve been discussing before we get married. Just curious about the thoughts of anyone who’s been there before.
This is not a debate of different religions of what I believe or you believe. I just want to know if anyone converted to their spouse’s religion or vice versa and how did that work out for you.
Any advice would be great. Thanks.
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My husband is Catholic, and I converted -- although not right away, in fact not for several years. I was previously Baptist. My husband, wise and good man that he is, did not push but let me work it out in my own time and with the help of the Holy Spirit. Once I started going to the RCIA classes and attending Mass, I knew the Catholic Church was where God wanted me to be. But it was my husband's patience as well as his example that made it possible for me to take the first few steps toward this precious and beautiful faith.
I am Catholic and he is Presbyterian - a ministers son in fact! No, neither of us converted. We attend the Catholic Church because we decided when it comes down to it that it is about Jesus. I do not believe there are going to be different parts of heaven for different faiths.
We were married by a minister and eventually I hope to have it validated.
I get along with his family and he with mine. He always speaks up and takes care of any issues his parents may have about it. I am not against attending Church with them or anything like that if we visit.
As far as our children we are aiming for the Catholic Church. He loves the way it is conservative etc.
It works. There are a lot of of religion talks etc but it works.
Congratulations on your upcoming wedding!!!
When I met my husband I found out that he is a Protestant,and yes I'm a Catholic, but this difference of religion never really bothers me, I know my belief and faith,so when he asked me to marry him, as a decent woman I choice my husbands religion to be married to. I know that catholic can not marry non catholic but deep in my heart God will not punish me for marrying this man. I did love him and as long as he knows that I was very happy. I attend his church once in a while,but I also go to my church.
People will always be negative when it comes to religion,but I know who I am and I have my belief and faith and that's all that I need to know..
I don't have concrete experience so I'll just make a comment for you to think about. When there are two religions in a household, it causes strain especially if neither side wants to convert. The Bible tells us that a kingdom divided against itself cannot stand. Think about that and think about it carefully.
My husband is Catholic, and I am Pentecostal. We have never tried to force one another to become one with the others religion. It doesn't make things too confusing either. We have children, and we will teach them about God & Jesus, but we will let them decide for themselves what faith they want to become. It may not work for some, but it works for us.