Issues of Importance
No two interchurch couples have followed the same path in their marriages. Many have written of the joys that they have experienced by being members of two churches. But alongside the joy they often have concerns when preparing for major family milestones that involve significant church services or celebrations
This situation of “ups and downs” was recognised by Pope John Paul II in his comment to interchurch families during his visit to England in 1982:
“You live in your marriages the hopes and the difficulties of the path to Christian Unity”
To help you understand what the churches say about interchurch marriages, our library section contains guidance documents and commentaries on what is allowed. Click on the links below to read more about ....
In whose church? Will it mean that the child is “lost” to the partner whose
church does not conduct the service? Can we both be involved? Can the
baptism be recognised in both churches?
What is confirmation? Why should our child consider being confirmed? What
will her relationship be with the church of the other parent?
Can my spouse ever receive communion with me?
What sort of marriage services should we have? Can we receive communion
together? What is the promise that the Catholic has to make – and what
does it mean?
How can the widow or widower be fully and pastorally involved in the funeral
service of the deceased spouse?
Being part of a single domestic church but attached to the one Church of
Christ through two separated churches. Can we belong to both churches?
Can my child attend a church school? Will there be any challenges and what
support is available? (New)