R&S:I'm a catholic,do i have to change my religion to marry a Christian?

No, you don't. Catholics are Christians. They are the original Christian Church. The others are offshoots.

Here's my generic talk about this subject.

Do you really believe in your faith? If you really do, this shouldn't be an issue. You should never abandon something you believe is true, even for a marriage. What kind of marriage would it be if you began it by lying about something that important. If you don't really believe in the faith, then I guess it isn't as big of an issue.

I know several who have married people of different faith and it can work if both people respects the other and their faith. If the other person believes your faith is wrong or constantly attempts to get you to switch, than that is already set on a path of trouble.

If you plan on having children and you are two different faiths, prepare for this in advance. Raising children when you both believe different things can be troubling (?) to children. Which one of you is wrong, which one of you is "going to hell" (hopefully nothing that extreme ever comes up) can be a problem. My mother was baptist, my father was Methodist. My mother agreed to join the Methodist and raise the children that way (the fact that she really hated the whole fire and brimstone thing made it easier for her). I remember a sarah silverman comedy bit about "mommy is part of the chosen people and daddy believes in that Jesus is magic" or something like that. Can you see how this could be a problem? Some people say "we'll let the children decide for themselves" but that can lead to a showdown despite the best of intentions. I know one couple that divorced over this sole issue, even though they felt they could handle it. (I also know some couples that have handled it well).

Honestly, after I joined the Catholic church, I couldn't see myself marrying anyone of a different faith. I felt so strongly in my beliefs that I didn't want to marry someone who didn't see eye to eye with me. Part of the spouse's job is to help each other to grow stronger in your faith.

So NO, you do not have to change your religion. The other person could change their's or you could both stay your own. I believe to be married "in the church" you do have to agree to raise your children in the Catholic faith, but that's an issue that should be decided in advance.

Depends on what denomination you're marrying into. Just discuss how you would want to raise your children before, to avoid conflicts. But Catholic is a form of Christianity. But maybe she/he would want to raise their children in a different denomination. If you're fine with that OK, if not talk to each other.

Roman Catholic and Greek Orthodox are the only true Church of Christ, so if anything the other denomination should convert.

If you were a real Catholic (capital C) you wouldn't ask that question. Catholics are Christians.

No but to marry in the Catholic church your partner would need to convert to Catholicism otherwise you can marry in their church or by justice of peace.

You are also a Christian. Don't let Protestants tell you that you are not. Christian means you Follow Christ.

YOU do not need to change your religion at all. Your parish priest will tell you that your fiancee will be the one to change theirs.

God bless.

Catholics are Christians.

Catholics are Christians, only from a different church denomination.

No, doofus, you're also a Christian.

Although some claim Catholicism to be a cult.