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Christians who routinely attend church services are encouraged to partake in Holy Communion at the culmination of the Mass.
Although the rules for receiving the Eucharist have remained unchanged for nearly 50 years, some people still have questions concerning the proper way to receive the host. Some may even wonder if the guidelines are the same for children about to receive for the first time.
The current requirements were introduced in 1964 by Pope Paul VI and are found in Canon 919 of the Code of Canon Law. They state the following:

By Carrie Truitt
Volunteer Manager Hosparus Health Green River