Communion Bread (Wafer)

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Our diverse selection of church consumables meets the requirements of both individual devotees and larger religious institutions. Among our most sought-after products is the Basilica and Vatican Incense from the Prinknash Abbey Range, ideal for those aiming to cultivate a tranquil and divine ambiance during their services. Since churches have re-opened, congregations have received Holy Communion under the form of the consecrated bread alone. This practice continues to be recommended for use in most contexts.

We want to stress the priority to keep safe in all that we do and to realise that given the current situation some of our normal practices cannot be maintained and we need to be careful and pragmatic. We encourage all of us to use our common sense and always to ensure we are caring for each other.

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Q68 Will the House of Bishops reconsider the prohibition of use of small individual cups as a valid ‘common sense’ pro tem way of sharing the Communion wine while current constraints remain? Write, if you have any answers to the questions listed at the end of this section, or to add to the answers below. Recognising the ongoing nature of the pandemic, and a longing in some churches to receive Holy Communion in both kinds, this document offers a procedure for simultaneous administration of the consecrated bread and wine in a manner that seeks to minimise the possible health risks. This procedure could be used in churches at the diocesan bishop’s invitation and by mutual agreement of the incumbent and PCC. Bishops may wish to invite the clergy in their diocese to use this procedure. Before doing so, it is recommended that clergy discuss it with the PCC.

Answer: Yes, we supply a wide range of products used on or at church altars. Our items range from altar linens, vestments, candles, candleholders, wine, hosts, cruets etc. We can supply any requirements. In our clerical shirt range we provide standard shirts, polo shirts and poplin shirts. All items are available in varying colours and styles. Bread was also used in Jewish Temple ritual as well as in the religious rituals of Mandaeism, Mithraism, [1] :161–162 and other pagan cultures similar to that of ancient Egypt. [2] :66–68 Christianity [ edit ] Part of a series on theThe House of Bishops is committed to working further on this matter. However, the outcome of their discussions will take some time. The guidance attached is therefore interim and further information will be sent once the work has been done in the new year.

When the president takes the bread and wine before the Eucharistic Prayer, it is recommended that this takes place in silence. If words are said when the bread and wine are taken into the hand, only the bread that the president will receive and a covered cup are taken (the other elements being covered). The president must sanitize hands in advance of the distribution; each communicant must sanitize their hands beforereceiving. In the varying Protestant denominations, there is a wide variety of practices concerning the sacramental bread used.With regard to the consecrated elements used for Holy Communion the rules that have been in existence since the Book of Common Prayer are clear: As it now says in Common Worship, ‘any consecrated bread and wine which is not required for purposes of communion is consumed at the end of the distribution or after the service.’ The Bishops are involved in working to find an appropriate way to ensure Communion in both kinds is possible. We attach with this letter guidance from a working group who have been commissioned by the House of Bishops. We commend this to you. We hope that what they outline will be helpful for many as we plan what our practice will be over the coming weeks. The House of Bishops is committed to working further on this matter. However, the outcome of their discussions will take some time. The guidance attached is therefore interim and further information will be sent once the work has been done in the new year. In reality, though, ifyou're an American Catholic, your communion host likely comes from Cavanagh Altar Breads, asecular, industrial baker.