Holy Communion may be received at home, in a nursing home, or in the hospital. If you find yourself unable to attend Mass and want to receive Communion, either you or an immediate family member may call the office to make the necessary arrangements.

Preparation:

• Younger than age 7: be enrolled in the First Communion and First Confession classes during the CCD year.

• Older than 7: Be enrolled in CCD and attend the required preparation classes during the year.

For Proper Reception, Catholics should . . .

• have fasted for one hour.

• not be conscious of grave sin.  A person who is conscious of grave sin is not to receive the Body and Blood of the Lord without prior sacramental confession except for a grave reason where there is no opportunity for confession.
       In this case, the person is to be mindful of the obligation to make an act of perfect contrition, including the intention of confessing as soon as possible (canon 916).

• A frequent reception of the Sacrament of Penance is encouraged for all.