Church Rules
We met in our early 70’s. He, a grandfather and widower, and I, never married, on my own. We love each other and intend to look after each till death do us part. At this stage of our lives, we do not seek marriage but to just live together peacefully for companionship and travels together.
I prayed for a companion as I was lonely. With him, I got to go to places and enjoy shared experiences. Basically we are good people; responsible, respectful, helpful and charitable.
I was baptised a Catholic and have attended both Catholic and Evangelist churches. He is a free thinker. He respects my faith and accompanies me to the Catholic Church I am now attending.
I believe God sent him into my life, and for me to help bring him to God.
I have a simple attitude to God. I believe that God is all Love. I do not believe in doctrines. I respect hierachy but need not believe in it when it overrides kindness.
My question is Can I still go to the Catholic church I am now attending and take the holy communion? I read that I have committed a grave sin. I feel stained.
Can I go to other non-Catholic churches? Or should I just keep to a personal relationship with God because, whatever, I believe in His love and goodness.