Convalidation and Sacraments

[foundmyfaith]

I am divorced and remarried. I cannot currently receive Communion.

I just turned in my paperwork for the annulment of my first marriage. According to our Deacon, I have the most simple kind of annulment. My first husband was a divorced Catholic man, who was married in the Church. We were then married in a civil ceremony. So Lack of Canonical (sp?) Form is the reason.

My question is, when can I start receiving Communion again? After the declaration is issued for the annulment? After my marriage is convalidated? After I am(finally) Confirmed next Easter?

Ty in advance

 

[Cor_ad_Cor]

My question is, when can I start receiving Communion again? After the declaration is issued for the annulment? After my marriage is convalidated? After I am(finally) Confirmed next Easter?

Based solely on the info. you’ve given, I’d say your answer is after convalidation. The deacon should be able to tell you precisely given your particular circumstances, and you’ll likely want to seek Reconciliation first, as well (if you haven’t already).

 

[Bookcat]

Contact Catholic Answers directly…they will perhaps be able to ask any questions and discuss things with you

 

[Seatuck]

I am divorced and remarried. I cannot currently receive Communion.

I just turned in my paperwork for the annulment of my first marriage. According to our Deacon, I have the most simple kind of annulment. My first husband was a divorced Catholic man, who was married in the Church. We were then married in a civil ceremony. So Lack of Canonical (sp?) Form is the reason.

My question is, when can I start receiving Communion again? After the declaration is issued for the annulment? After my marriage is convalidated? After I am(finally) Confirmed next Easter?

Ty in advance

You want to discuss this with your priest. You need to go to confession and then he will tell you how to proceed. In some cases, it is requested that you live as brother and sister with your husband until convalidation. Any marital relations need to be confessed so it is best to avoid that even if you have to separate temporarily.

Are you Catholic? If you are ,then ,I don’ t see why they are waiting until next Easter to confirm you . Ask if they can push that up so that you can be confirmed and married.

 

[Bookcat]

You want to discuss this with your priest. You need to go to confession and then he will tell you how to proceed. In some cases, it is requested that you live as brother and sister with your husband until convalidation. Any marital relations need to be confessed so it is best to avoid that even if you have to separate temporarily.

Are you Catholic? If you are ,then ,I don’ t see why they are waiting until next Easter to confirm you . Ask if they can push that up so that you can be confirmed and married.

It is important to note that a person can not go to confession and be absolved if they intend continue to “act as husband and wife” etc when they are not yet…(I imagine you intend to say this but I just want to make it clear…)

 

[Bookcat]

Just want to add…it is wonderful that you are seeking to get things rectified!

In Jesus is true life!

 

[jwinch2]

The best advice I can give you is to make an appointment to speak with your Pastor and talk through the situation. My wife and I had our marriage convalidated not too long ago under similar circumstances to what you have described. Prior to us going through the process, I spent some time on here and elsewhere online looking for information. Much of what I saw led me to believe that it is a process that always works one way. It isn’t. The Priest will have a series of questions for you to go through and depending on the answers you provide, the process will be different. Ask for his advice on what you need to do in order to receive the sacraments and move through the process of convalidation so that you understand how your specific situation will be handled.

If you like, shoot me a PM and I can talk you through our process which might help you ask better questions or at least alleviate come concerns. Best of luck and God Bless You!

 

[Cider]

Discuss it with your priest.

I will say it’s my understanding that if you go to confession and then live as brother and sister you can receive communion.

 

[Seatuck]

It is important to note that a person can not go to confession and be absolved if they intend continue to “act as husband and wife” etc when they are not yet…(I imagine you intend to say this but I just want to make it clear…)

Yes , thanks. That is why a priest must be involved and go over the plan with the couple.