A Question About Eucharistic Elements

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Hi everyone. A friend of mine told me that his church bakes their own bread for the Eucharist on holy days and they use black cherry flavored sparkling water in the recipe. This is not allowed is it? He said that the bishop said it was ok but I personally have my doubts.
 
Well, no, it’s not okay, but this is one of those things that do not make the bread invalid matter, just illicit. Technically the only permitted elements are whole wheat flour and water. The water should, of course, be pure – that is, without flavoring. Pure may also be a matter of conjecture as we know that there are additives in all the water in the United States (at least). Even bottled water is not “pure” in that there are minerals in it.

However, adding flavored water is certainly contrary to the intent of the law governing the bread used for communion.

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Well, no, it’s not okay, but this is one of those things that do not make the bread invalid matter, just illicit. Technically the only permitted elements are whole wheat flour and water. The water should, of course, be pure – that is, without flavoring. Pure may also be a matter of conjecture as we know that there are additives in all the water in the United States (at least). Even bottled water is not “pure” in that there are minerals in it.

However, adding flavored water is certainly contrary to the intent of the law governing the bread used for communion.

Deacon Ed
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Ok thank you Deacon Ed. Is there any way that you can quote the Code of Canon Law or some other authoritative document about this? I do believe you but I need references for my friend.
 
From the 2004 Instruction Redemptionis Sacramentum:
“48. … It is a grave abuse to introduce other substances, such as fruit or sugar or honey, into the bread for confecting the Eucharist.”
 
John_Lilburne said:
From the 2004 Instruction Redemptionis Sacramentum:
“48. … It is a grave abuse to introduce other substances, such as fruit or sugar or honey, into the bread for confecting the Eucharist.”
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Thank you very much John. 👍
 
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