[ebb tide]

What about John and Jane where they both present themselves as devout Catholics,...

What about the same John and Jane presenting themselves for Holy Communion in a neighboring parish? Do you expect to the priest to demand marriage certificates from each communicant beforehand?

[who_would_fardels_bear]

"Do you think Catholic bakers just bake cakes for Catholics?"

No.

"If your daughter comes home from college with her live-in boy friend, will you let them sleep in the same room?"

No.

"What about the same John and Jane presenting themselves for Holy Communion in a neighboring parish? Do you expect to the priest to demand marriage certificates from each communicant beforehand?"

No.