Can I receive Holy Communion more than twice?

[Ad_Gentes]

Hi,

I am aware of Can. 917 and Can. 921 §2 about receiving Holy Communion no more that twice “on the same day”, unless “in danger of death”. Can. 919 §2 suggest that “[a] priest who celebrates the Most Holy Eucharist two or three times on the same day” would also received at every celebration.

My questions are these:

1. Can a lay person participating in more than two masses on the same day as an acolyte or extraordinary minister of Holy Communion received in every mass?
2. Could Can. 919 §2, “[a] priest (emphasis added) who celebrates the Most Holy Eucharist two or three times on the same day can take something [referring to food and drink] before the second or third celebration even if there is less than one hour between them”, be applied to a deacon and/or lay person (e.g. serving as acolyte)?

Thank you,
AG

 

[Devon_Caffran]

These links should explain the restrictions on how many times Communion may be received in one day. The first answers your question directly and the following four are clarifications for specific situations. If you have any further questions or concerns that are not answered by these links, please contact Catholic Answers directly.

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