Can a divorced person remarry in the Catholic Church?
Only if, through a Tribunal process, that person’s previous marriage has been proven to have been null can a divorced person be considered free to exchange marital consent with a new spouse. 10. Can I still be a part of the Church if I am remarried without a declaration of nullity? The choice to remarry without having received a declaration of nullity concerning one’s prior marital bond sets a person apart from the Church with regard to full sacramental participation. One cannot receive Holy Communion when one’s lifestyle is not in communion with the teachings of the Catholic faith. Still, there is grace to be gained through participation in Sunday worship, particularly in the nourishment that comes from God’s Word, the Homily, the Church’s devotional piety, community fellowship and other aspects of Catholic life. 11. Why would a non-Catholic need a decree of nullity from the Catholic Church? The Catholic Church recognizes all marriages between non-Catholics to be valid and binding as
