After receiving Communion, does anyone do this?

[Kevin42]

After receiving communion, I always go back to my pew and try to pray. Sometimes I find myself distracted though, and start watching each person who receives communion to make sure that they actually consume the host. I do this because one time I almost had to get up, because I happened to catch one lady going back to her seat and then consuming the host. Ever since then I have had trouble taking my eye off of those receiving communion because I am worried that one day when no when is watching, someone will try to take the host home or something stupid like that.

Does anyone else do this?

 

[LilyM]

After receiving communion, I always go back to my pew and try to pray. Sometimes I find myself distracted though, and start watching each person who receives communion to make sure that they actually consume the host. I do this because one time I almost had to get up, because I happened to catch one lady going back to her seat and then consuming the host. Ever since then I have had trouble taking my eye off of those receiving communion because I am worried that one day when no when is watching, someone will try to take the host home or something stupid like that.

Does anyone else do this?

Not very often, but once I also saw someone going back to their seat with the host. Glared at 'em like a hawk until they ate it.

 

[decn2b]

witnessed a lady who I knew had alzheimers put the host in her pocket. I chased her husband down after mass and he pulled it out of her pocket and gave it to her. I felt so sorry for them.

 

[CRW]

After receiving communion, I always go back to my pew and try to pray. Sometimes I find myself distracted though, and start watching each person who receives communion to make sure that they actually consume the host. I do this because one time I almost had to get up, because I happened to catch one lady going back to her seat and then consuming the host. Ever since then I have had trouble taking my eye off of those receiving communion because I am worried that one day when no when is watching, someone will try to take the host home or something stupid like that.

Does anyone else do this?

Our EMHC training requires us to ensure that the Blessed Sacrament is consumed. If not, we are instructed to stop the person from leaving until they consume the Sacrament.

 

[mommyof4]

I’ve never really done this until this past weekend. My oldest daughter admitted to me that when she was younger ( 5 or 6), one of her cousins went to communion, took the host back to the pew, and broke it and gave her half of it. Now I’m a bit paranoid that one of my kids are going to do this.

Two weeks ago, some of my family members went to a different church out of town. An EME, not knowing any better, gave my two nieces, who are 6, communion in the hand. Their mothers did not stop them, and let them consume the host. I was kind of upset when I heard about this, and of course, my kids and my husband think I’m just a fanatic.

I’ve always believed that it is ok to receive communion in the hand, but I’ve got to tell you, that after hearing about these types of instances, I wonder if we should go back to communion on the tongue only.

 

[netmilsmom]

Not at my parish.
We receive on the tongue by intinction.

(kneeling)

 

[rosarywarrior]

Hey Kevin42, you have a great love for Jesus in the Eucharist. How old are you? Have you considered the priesthood?

 

[Br.Rich_SFO]

Not at my parish.
We receive on the tongue by intinction.

(kneeling)

So what happens if someone visits and presents their hands to receive in their hand which is their right to do in the United States. They cannot be refused. I believe that Intinction should be offered, so don’t get me wrong.

 

[Br.Rich_SFO]

After receiving communion, I always go back to my pew and try to pray. Sometimes I find myself distracted though, and start watching each person who receives communion to make sure that they actually consume the host. I do this because one time I almost had to get up, because I happened to catch one lady going back to her seat and then consuming the host. Ever since then I have had trouble taking my eye off of those receiving communion because I am worried that one day when no when is watching, someone will try to take the host home or something stupid like that.

Does anyone else do this?

Some of us have been asked to watch for this and sit in specific places. We are ready to stop anyone seen walking away with a Host, or attempting to break it to give to a child.

 

[Kevin42]

Hey Kevin42, you have a great love for Jesus in the Eucharist. How old are you? Have you considered the priesthood?

I just turned 18, and I have considered the priesthood. I don’t believe at this moment in my life that is what I am being called to. I certainly love the idea of serving God as a priest, but I don’t think that is where I am supposed to be right now. That being said, I am not going to give a definite yes or no, we’ll just have to see what God has planned for me in the future.

Also, thanks for the responses everyone…I felt kind of weird, but it’s good knowing that others do this too.

 

[Prayerful]

So what happens if someone visits and presents their hands to receive in their hand which is their right to do in the United States. They cannot be refused. I believe that Intinction should be offered, so don’t get me wrong.

I have done that. The priest simply did not intinct the Host in the Precious Blood before he placed it in my hands.

 

[LeahInancsi]

After receiving communion, I always go back to my pew and try to pray. Sometimes I find myself distracted though, and start watching each person who receives communion to make sure that they actually consume the host. I do this because one time I almost had to get up, because I happened to catch one lady going back to her seat and then consuming the host. Ever since then I have had trouble taking my eye off of those receiving communion because I am worried that one day when no when is watching, someone will try to take the host home or something stupid like that.

Does anyone else do this?

It is the responsibility of the EMHCs to watch that people consume the Eucharisht, not those in the pews. One thing I don’t like about being an EMHC is that I can’t go back to the pew and kneel in prayer after receiving. I find that an excellent time to reflect on the real presence and the miracle of receiving the body and blood of Christ.

 

[djrakowski]

So what happens if someone visits and presents their hands to receive in their hand which is their right to do in the United States. They cannot be refused. I believe that Intinction should be offered, so don’t get me wrong.

I’m in the same parish as netmil(name removed by moderator), and I’ve talked to our pastor about this very question. He mentioned one individual in our parish who is in a rather fragile medical state, and prefers not to receive on the tongue due to fear of being infected, and Father honors his request. Visitors to our parish realize that the folks in front of them have received kneeling, on the tongue, by intinction, so I’ve never seen anyone actually present themselves to receive in the hand.

 

[Cristiano]

One thing I don’t like about being an EMHC is that I can’t go back to the pew and kneel in prayer after receiving. I find that an excellent time to reflect on the real presence and the miracle of receiving the body and blood of Christ.

I agree with you. However, the feeling of the Holy Spirit taking control of you when you help the priest in administering communion is so powerful. At that moment I just realize how much I love every single individual that comes wishing to receive the Lord. It is such a great gift that I receive every time I stand there. I managed to find my meditation time when I go back to the pew during the recessional.

Because of scheduling between my wife (cantor) my son (altar boy) and myself (EMHC and catechist) I attend both the vigil Mass and the morning Mass. I serve only at one Mass and that allows me to find some quiet prayer time after receiving.

 

[netmilsmom]

So what happens if someone visits and presents their hands to receive in their hand which is their right to do in the United States. They cannot be refused. I believe that Intinction should be offered, so don’t get me wrong.

I guess that since the norm in our parish is by intinction, we in the pews don’t have the thought that someone may not be consuming the host. That was the point of the OP.

My girls sing in the choir and my hubby sometimes doesn’t get up for the early mass just before the practice. We therefore will be there observing Communion waiting for practice then go to mass with Daddy later on.
I have seen people standing and receiving in the hand. All that happens is Father takes the host he has dipped, places it down and picks up a dry host. No biggie for anyone concerned.

 

[netmilsmom]

I’m in the same parish as netmil(name removed by moderator), and I’ve talked to our pastor about this very question. He mentioned one individual in our parish who is in a rather fragile medical state, and prefers not to receive on the tongue due to fear of being infected, and Father honors his request. Visitors to our parish realize that the folks in front of them have received kneeling, on the tongue, by intinction, so I’ve never seen anyone actually present themselves to receive in the hand.

That’s it!

 

[Gottle_of_Geer]

After receiving communion, I always go back to my pew and try to pray. Sometimes I find myself distracted though, and start watching each person who receives communion to make sure that they actually consume the host. I do this because one time I almost had to get up, because I happened to catch one lady going back to her seat and then consuming the host. Ever since then I have had trouble taking my eye off of those receiving communion because I am worried that one day when no when is watching, someone will try to take the host home or something stupid like that.

Does anyone else do this?

**Bad idea. **​

**What matters is that you concentrate on your thanksgiving - this affects your relationship with Christ directly; it is something over which you have some “control”, because only you can decide whether to give thanks to God or not; no one else can. Our relationship to God is what makes us able to get on well with others - so in that respect, it takes precedence over our relationships with others: & thanksgiving is a means to strengthening our sensitivity to God & His Will for us. If we put that first - our relationships to one another more or less fall into place. **

**What others do at or after Holy Communion, however regrettable (or good), is not something you can control in that intimate way. As you are not in a position of authority over them, in the way that a teacher, parent, priest, bishop, policeman or other such person might be, it is not something you should worry about - it’s a distraction from something that you can affect: your thanksgiving. **

You are your brother’s keeper - but not your brother’s policeman. So don’t police him Otherwise, you might slip - with the best of intentions, no doubt - into being a busy-body: which is not a good idea. ##

 

[Gottle_of_Geer]

**Bad idea. **​

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**What matters is that you concentrate on your thanksgiving - this affects your relationship with Christ directly; it is something over which you have some “control”, because only you can decide whether to give thanks to God or not; no one else can. Our relationship to God is what makes us able to get on well with others - so in that respect, it takes precedence over our relationships with others: & thanksgiving is a means to strengthening our sensitivity to God & His Will for us. If we put that first - our relationships to one another more or less fall into place. **

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**What others do at or after Holy Communion, however regrettable (or good), is not something you can control in that intimate way. As you are not in a position of authority over them, in the way that a teacher, parent, priest, bishop, policeman or other such person might be, it is not something you should worry about - it’s a distraction from something that you can affect: your thanksgiving. **

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You are your brother’s keeper - but not your brother’s policeman. So don’t police him Otherwise, you might slip - with the best of intentions, no doubt - into being a busy-body: which is not a good idea. ##

 

[Mordocai]

knelt for communion the other day at my pew, saw a host on the ground under the pew in front of mr.
dont know how it got there, didnt know what to do.
got a priest after mass and he consumed it. wasnt sure if it was consecrated or not.

 

[netmilsmom]

knelt for communion the other day at my pew, saw a host on the ground under the pew in front of mr.
dont know how it got there, didnt know what to do.
got a priest after mass and he consumed it. wasnt sure if it was consecrated or not.

Good thing you saw Our Lord and handled it correctly!