What are the rules to receive communion?

Answer 1

To receive Holy Communion, a Catholic must be in the state of grace, that is, have no unconfessed mortal sins on their conscience and be a practicing Catholic.

Divorce is not sanctioned by the Church and it is a mortal sin to seek to secure one. However, there are always circumstances to our actions. Unless you receive an annulment, you are still married. Here are some circumstances which would encourage you to continue to go to Communion:

* If you sought the divorce but have since repented in confession and have been given absolution. * If you were dragged into the divorce by a spouse who wanted it than your signing is a mere formality. You are guiltless. * if you have confessed and have been absolved but are feeling guilt or unsure, or you begin to doubt your role in the divorce - stop! These are scruples and should be ignored. Go to Communion freely and with confidence.

Here are some circumstances where it would no be right to go to Communion (i.e. by going you would be committing a sacrilege)"

* If you are divorced, you are still married in the eyes of the Church. You can therefore not date or have another relationship. If you are, it would not be right to go to Communion. * If you secured the divorce and have not confessed it, or do not believe you have to, it would not be right to go to communion. If your specific circumstances are not addressed in the above, then speak with your parish priest and be open and honest that he may guide you. Communion should never be passed by unless you are sure that you are in mortal sin.

Answer 2

Roman Catholic AnswerYou must be a Catholic who is old enough to have received their first Holy Communion. You must be in good standing with the church, and in a state of grace (i.e. no mortal sin on your soul, normally, you should have been to confession before receiving Holy Communion). According to the current regulations of the Church, you must be fasting from all food and liquids (save water and required medication) for at least one hour prior to receiving.

Answer 3

Roman Catholic AnswerYou should receive Holy Communion as often as you can; which means once a day when you are in a state of grace (which usually means that you have been to confession). You are required to receive Holy Communion once a year and that during the Easter season. The requirements are that you be in a state of grace, and that you have been fasting for one hour. Water or required medication do not break your fast. If you are ill and/or homebound, the fast is reduced to fifteen minutes. If even that is impossible, the priest may dispense you. Regardless, you must be in a state of grace, so you should have been to confession regularly. Receiving Holy Communion when you are not in a state of grace is very dangerous, and the Scripture points out that if you receive Holy Communion without recognizing the Body of Our Lord, you are eating your own destruction.

Answer 4

I am a catholic of old when you went to confession every time before going to communion. What is the mdern ruling on the coralation of the two in the present day. thank you i