Can I be confirmed without an annulment?
The short answer
Yes. Divorce in itself is no obstacle. If a divorce involved unforgiven grave sin, confess first. An annulment is generally needed only to marry again — or if you have attempted marriage after divorce and wish to continue that married life.
Not an obstacle
Divorce, in itself, does not prevent confirmation.
Confession first if needed
Sometimes divorce involves grave sin, which should be confessed before confirmation.
When an annulment matters
Annulments are generally necessary only for those who wish to marry again, and are not needed before reception into the Church unless you have attempted marriage after divorce and wish to continue married life.
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