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I know religion can be a touchy subject around here, but I was wondering if anyone had been through the annulment process or thought about getting one?
I met with the Pastor of my parish on Saturday and got all of the information. Honestly I feel like I've achieved a lot of personal growth over the past 6 months and I'm not sure I want to relive the demise of my relationship again which is what I would need to do to apply for one.
I consider myself spiritual but not religious, however I am raising my children Catholic. I do hope to someday find someone to share my life with and the thought of not having my marriage recognized bothers me on some level.
What are your thoughts?
I met with the Pastor of my parish on Saturday and got all of the information. Honestly I feel like I've achieved a lot of personal growth over the past 6 months and I'm not sure I want to relive the demise of my relationship again which is what I would need to do to apply for one.
I consider myself spiritual but not religious, however I am raising my children Catholic. I do hope to someday find someone to share my life with and the thought of not having my marriage recognized bothers me on some level.
What are your thoughts?
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i do not believe that children as the product of the marriage would view the marriage itself as non-existent. I believe it would be up to the parent to explain the holiness of the covenant itself and use that as a teachable moment. I will cross that bridge when i cometo it,but my child is being raised Catholic and WILL have those values and beliefs.
If you were not married in the catholic church how can they grant an annulment for a marriage that they don't even recognize?
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I said usually because there are a limited set of circumstances that do allow it (bigamy being one).
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