Are Catholics allowed to receive Protestant communion?

[tgaw53]

I have 3 questions regarding Communion in a non-Catholic church and recognition of a non-Catholic wedding.

My son (Catholic) is marrying the daughter of a minister in a Lutheran church ceremony and we are wondering about whether or not we (also Catholic), or our son, are allowed to receive their communion.

Secondly, will my son still be allowed to receive the sacraments after his marriage? Is there anything that can be done during the ceremony for the church to recognize his marriage or will they have to repeat their vows later in a Catholic ceremony?

Thanks for your help.

 

[Leonie_Ambrose]

tgaw53,

The following links should assist you in better understanding the Catholic Church’s teaching on marrying and receiving communion in a Protestant church. If you have any further questions or concerns that are not answered by this link, please [contact Catholic Answers (http://www.catholic.com/home/contact.asp) directly.

Recommended Reading:

• May I marry outside the Catholic Church?
• Is it a sin to receive communion in a Protestant church?