Can a communion host be made differently according to Catholicism?
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The current host is made of wheat and water and baked. Now during the pandemic we are facing new challenges that requires people receive the Eucharist in the hand which creates a high risk of letting the particles fall on the ground or stay on people's hand. This causes a sacrilege.
It seems we will never be able to receive on the tongue. I'm sure this practice will be pushed going forward.
What if we make hosts wrapped in clear edible coating that would prevent crumbling and also people from touching the bread? Many pills are made this way.
What is the Catholic Church teaching on this addition to communion host? There would be zero particles falling on the ground and people could recieve on the hand.
Asked by Grasper
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Jul 25, 2020, 08:03 PM
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Last activity: Jul 27, 2020, 04:49 PM