Converting to Catholicism

[aposhark]

Hi guys,

I’m Converting to Catholicism so we can get married in the Philippines; I was christened by the Church of England so I am a Christian. I was just wondering if anyone has converted before so I have an understanding of the process from someone who has converted before.

Hi Drew, I am an atheist and I got married in a civil ceremony in Phils.
Just tell whoever asks what religion you were born, that's all there is to it.
Seems a bit drastic to convert when it is not required.
There have been many bad stories about the delays caused by the church in Phils.
Many Brits have given up on marrying in the church there because of all the obstacles that are put in the way, and have gone civil

[stevie c]

Hi Drew, I am an atheist and I got married in a civil ceremony in Phils.
Just tell whoever asks what religion you were born, that's all there is to it.
Seems a bit drastic to convert when it is not required.
There have been many bad stories about the delays caused by the church in Phils.
Many Brits have given up on marrying in the church there because of all the obstacles that are put in the way, and have gone civil

i couldnt agree more

[Arthur Little]

There have been many bad stories about the delays caused by the church in Phils.
Many Brits have given up on marrying in the church there because of all the obstacles that are put in the way, and have gone civil

Refreshingly, I'm in total agreement with you on both counts, here. Myrna and myself are both committed Christians ... but opted for a civil ceremony in order to cut down on all the falderals you alude to and, in turn, minimise the waiting time for the release of a marriage certificate that weddings held in the Catholic Church allegedly entails.