Who can receive Holy Communion?
In the Anglican tradition, after a person has been confirmed, they are able to become regular communicants – in other words, receive the Body and Blood of Christ, under forms of Bread and Wine, at Mass. In the past, however, adults preparing for Confirmation have been permitted to receive Holy Communion. In more recent times, it has become common for children to receive Holy Communion before they are confirmed. However, this has caused some confusion about the role of Confirmation. Some children already accustomed to making their Communion have not gone on to be confirmed. At All Saints’, it will normally be the practice to follow the rubrics of the Book of Common Prayer: ” … and there shall none be admitted to the Holy Communion, until such time as he be confirmed, or be ready and desirous to be confirmed.” The Parish Priest, after discussion with the inquirer (and parents if applicable) will advise the appropriate course of action. Who else can receive Holy Communion? Baptised pers
