Im divorced; can I still receive the sacraments?
Divorce in and of itself does not prohibit a person from receiving the sacraments. However, the divorced person must realize that, according to church law, he or she is still married, even though the civil bond of marriage may have ended. Consequently, the divorced person should not engage in ‘serious dating’ or courtship that might lead to another marriage. The divorced person is advised to speak with his or her pastor about the possibility of receiving a declaration of nullity that would free the person from the bond of marriage. When a divorced person marries another person, prior to having a declaration of nullity from the Catholic Church, he or she cannot receive the sacraments. Also, entering into a sexual relationship with another person would preclude the divorced person from receiving the sacraments.
