I go to Church most Sundays but don’t go to Communion as I’m separated from my husband. I would like to go to Communion with my child on first Communion day, is this all right?
The fact that you are separated or divorced from your spouse doesn’t bar you from receiving communion at Mass. Difficulties only arise when people who have been married, and haven’t got an Church annulment, are living in a new sexual relationship with a new partner.
This is a complex issue which involves your own conscience, whether your marital state is known in your parish and your own particular relationship. You may well find it helpful to talk to your parish priest or a sympathetic priest locally. If you can’t find anyone to talk to locally or are still confused then contact us..
