International information is also gathered and distributed among group members. The Karstads also receive referrals from their pastor and priest. Right now we have three couples, three Lutherans marrying three Catholics. But they would like to see Interchurch Families become more formally involved with the established marriage preparation courses. Interchurch marriages can pose problems when raising children.
Confirmation is particularly difficult.
There are cases in England where the children will not be confirmed because they do not want to have to choose between .their mother's or their father's church - they belong to both. Bernie, however, tried to make the best of their situation. He volunteered to assist with the preparation of his daughter's confirmation class at St. Philip's. You know the kid is asking why. It's better if each person has a background that they're coming from so that they learn to work together.