EFD - Receiving The Eucharist
Hynes, Jim
How I receive the Eucharist
 
When I receive the Host, this is what I do:
  • I walk to the altar with hands joined
  • When my turn comes, I cup my hands, one hand on top of the other
  • The priest or extraordinary minister raises the Host and I bow my head
  • When I hear the words, “The Body of Christ” I answer “Amen”
  • After I receive the Host in my hand I place it in my mouth, eat it, and move to the minister with the chalice
 
Then I move to the priest or extraordinary minister who is holding the chalice:
  • The priest or extraordinary minister raises the chalice, and I bow my head
  • When I hear the words, “the Blood of Christ” I respond “Amen”
  • Then I carefully take the chalice into both hands, take a sip and return the chalice to the priest or minister
  • I return to my seat and join in singing the Communion song
  • I spend time in quiet prayer
Last Published: March 6, 2007 11:23 PM
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