I am a witch, my husband is Catholic. I want to represent both of our spiritual paths in our ceremony. My husband's church will not perfrom the ceremony outside, but we are not allowed to do the hand-fasting ceremony in the church. Anyways, my "church" IS the outside. Any ideas???
I know my path is greatly misunderstood. Most people think withes are devil-worshippers. The funny thing is...we don't believe in the devil. The only rule that we follow is...
Harm none.
DennyandKay
MARRIAGE PREPARATION ADVISORS
Jun 3, 2007, 5:33 PM
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Re: [novaceleste] I am a witch, fiance' is Catholic
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With your unique situation, you will need to make some careful decisions together. It is possible to have an outdoor wedding at a grotto or sacred shrine approved by the Catholic Church. However, since a hand fasting ceremony is not a wedding per se and you are a confirmed witch, it is unlikely that any priest will perform the ceremony.
From your post, it is a bit confusing as to whether you are already married or not. If your husband is seeking to have the marriage blessed by the Catholic Church, there are some major problems. Witchcraft of any kind goes against Catholic teaching. You state that witchcraft's main rule is to "harm none." But if your husband is married outside the Catholic Church, this will harm his faith since he will not be allowed to receive all the sacraments of grace offered by his church.
Re: [novaceleste] I am a witch, fiance' is Catholic
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An interfaith minister will do your ceremony outdoors and would incorporate the Wiccan handfasting, Wiccan blessings...along with Catholic prayers, the Passing of the Sign of Peace etc. My book would help you in this regard. However, your marriage will not be recognized by the Catholic Church. Have a heart to heart with with your beloved. Communication is key. A caring professional counselor familiar with such issues often helps.
The Wiccan creedo "harm none" is fundamental to our humanity.
I am a witch, fiance' is Catholic
