Is receiving Communion in a state of mortal sin, a sin itself?

[Maximus_XVI]

Hi, Canon Law 915 says that anyone in a state of mortal sin is not to receive Holy Communion. I was wondering, if you do receive Communion in a state of mortal sin, is that itself a sin? If so, would it also be a mortal sin, or a venial sin?

Thanks.

In Pace Christi

 

[Maximus_XVI]

Hi, Canon 915 says that anyone in a state of mortal(grave) sin is not to receive Holy Communion. If someone in a state of mortal sin does receive Communion, is this in itself a sin?

Thanks.

In Pace Christi

 

[Devon_Caffran]

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