Can one be Confirmed after divorce & civil marrage?

[Komolo123]

I am a Catholic that returned to the Church after falling away for many years. I received the Sacrament of Baptism and First Communion at a Marine base on Okinawa and I believe Confirmation in 1961. Due to the passage of so many years I don’t have a clear memory of it. My Confirmation was not listed on the Military Archdiocese Sacrament record so I’ve no way of knowing for sure. My local parish indicated that I can obtain re-Confirmation as a result of not being sure I was confirmed by my local parish. Before I enter RCIA it would be beneficial to know if re- Confirmation is possible based on the following circumstances. I was married in the church long ago, divorced and civilly remarried and living in total and complete continence for over ten years. I long for the fulfillment of grace, strength of the Holy Spirit and closer to my church that Confirmation provides. Your counsel is most appreciated.

 

[Fr.Charles_Grondin]

Catholics who are married outside the Church cannot receive the sacrament of confirmation.

I would encourage you to attempt to resolve the situation with your first marriage in order to be able to fully participate in the sacramental life of the Church.