If a Catholic marries a divorced non-Catholic, may the Catholic party continue to receive the Sacraments?
Should a Catholic choose to marry one who is not free to marry according to Church law, the Catholic may not continue to receive the Sacraments. In order for the Catholic to return to the Sacraments, it will be necessary for the non-Catholic party to receive a declaration of nullity regarding his or her previous marriage(s). A Catholic in this situation is not excommunicated, and is encouraged to attend Mass and practice other aspects of the Catholic Faith.