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Is it a mortal sin when somebody receives Holy Communion and they are not married by the Catholic Church?
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Catholic AnswerIt is a serious sin (mortal) and sacrilege for anyone to receive Holy Communion when they are not in a state of grace (i.e. that are in a state of serious sin). A Catholic is morally bound to be married in the Church by a member of the clergy, so he would objectively be committing a mortal sin if he married outside the Church without permission from his Bishop. If he continues in this state and receives Holy Communion, he would actually be committing several mortal sins each and every time he received Holy Communion. Sacrilege is a very serious sin, which is committed anytime someone receives Holy Communion when they are not in a state of grace, St. Paul warned about this most vehemently in The Bible when he said this was the reason that many were sick and some had died - because they had received Holy Communion without recognizing the Body (i.e., they didn't believe it was really the Body and Blood of Our Blessed Lord, Jesus Christ). Another serious sin - scandal is committed anytime that someone sees you receiving Holy Communion while you are living in such a relationship. This, if anything, is more serious than sacrilege, as you are leading another into sin. Bottom line? One should never receive Holy Communion unless you have been to confession recently, and certainly not if you are aware of serious unconfessed sin.Wiki User
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Can a catholic married to non-catholic in civil ceremony receive communion?
This is a difficult question to dissect. I think what you mean is that a Catholic gets married to a Non-Catholic in a Civil Ceremony and then sometime later wants to receive Communion. Any Catholic can receive Communion and should, as long as they are not aware of any mortal sin. In this situation, Catholics must be married in the Catholic Church or receive a dispensation to be married elsewhere. If this is not done, it is a grave offense (mortal sin) and a confession is required before going to Communion again.
Is it possible to get married in a catholic church if your were baptised lutheran and did not get first communion?
Yes, it is possible and it is not proper to use the word "Get". It is "Receive" Communion.
What are the conditions before a person may receive Holy Communion?
You need to be baptized Catholic, and have made your first Holy Communion, you need to be in a state of grace, otherwise, you need to go to confession before receiving Holy Communion. You must be fasting for one hour prior to receiving Holy Communion. If divorced, you need to get an annulment before attempting marriage again. If married, you need to be married before a Catholic priest, or dispensed from such by your Bishop.
How old do you have to be to bea godparent?
as long as you are single or are married by the catholic church and you have all of your sacraments done ( first Communion, conformation,)
Can a Catholic receive communion if married to a non Catholic in a civil service?
No, the person or couple needs to regularize their marriage in the Catholic Church. The Church does not recognize a civil marriage. Talk with the parish priest.
If a divorced non Catholic marries a Catholic but not in the Catholic church is an annulment required for the Catholic to receive communion in a Catholic church?
For a Catholic to be in good standing, and to be able to receive Holy Communion, then they must not be in an irregular situation such as you describe, an objective state of sin. For the Catholic to be in a state of grace, and thus to be able to receive Holy Communion, he or she would have to fix the irregularity in his life either by obtaining an annulment and validly married the individual or by separating from them. It might be possible to receive Holy Communion and get back in a state of grace by just practicing continence, until such time as they could be validly married, but this would be an individual decision of the person's confessor. For a more thorough answer for a similar scenario, read this, written by Father Shane Johnson, a New York priest: (see link below)
Can a protestant divorcee receive Holy Communion if you are married to a divorced Catholic?
Roman Catholic AnswerThe only people who may receive Holy Communion in a Catholic Church are Catholics in good standing, who have been to confession at least once in the last year and have no mortal sin on their souls; they must have made their first Holy Communion and be fasting for one hour. A protestant, regardless of their marital status would never be eligible to receive Holy Communion until they had converted.
Can you receive Holy Communion if you are married to a divorced Catholic?
Roman Catholic AnswerWhether or not you can receive Holy Communion depends on a number of things, you would need to make an appointment with a priest to talk this over. The person to whom you are married will also have to talk to a priest and arrange to have their marriage submitted to the tribunal to see if it can be annulled. In the meantime, you both need to be living as brother and sister, and go to Confession, then you may receive Holy Communion.
Can a confirmation sponsor be married by civil judge?
No, the Church requires that a sponsor be a practicing Catholic. A person married outside the Church would not be in full communion with the Church and could not be a sponsor.
Can Catholic women take Communion after she marries?
As long as she is married under canonical laws--the laws of the Catholic Church--absolutely. If she is married outside the Catholic Church, she may worship and receive a blessing at each Mass, but not receive Holy Communion unless her marriage has been validated by the Church. Without knowing further information, there are ways for her to have her marriage validated...she should speak to her Priest for further guidance.
Is getting married in a Catholic Church without Communion still a sacrament?
yes it is because you are in gods presenceRoman Catholic AnswerYes, Marriage is one of the seven sacraments of the Church, all by itself.
Can I receive Holy Communion even though I didn't receive reconciliation?
Roman Catholic AnswerNot if you are in a state of mortal sin. To receive Holy Communion in a state of mortal sin, is not only another mortal sin, but sacrilege and scandal, as well - both of which are mortal sins. You have to remember that Holy Communion is the actual Body and Blood of Jesus Christ, Himself, Who is God. Anytime you are in a state of sin you are required to go to confession first, if you are unable to get to confession before Mass, you should refrain from approaching for Communion and make an act of Spiritual Communion - where you pray to God to forgive you and to come into your soul as if you were able to receive Holy Communion.
