I think this is where many of us are getting confused in this conversation. Most NC's don't believe sacraments "get you to heaven" (for lack of a better term). So your point about whether or not the sacraments remain legit flys right past us. In the end there are sins committed that disqualify a person from the ministry and some that don't.
I don't believe it was I who brought the subect up. Some provacateur started asking if a pervert priest could give communion. So don't blame me, though I do understand that it is not a relevant point for most of you.
The entire subject was brought up just to try to shame us. Even though, as you know, I have granted moral superiority to all of you guys.
In the end there are sins committed that disqualify a person from the ministry and some that don't.
Yes, from ministry. No, from the priesthood. That is, a priest can be removed from service, but he can not "unbecome" a priest. Can you become "unbaptised"?
SD