Communion

[Roger12345]

I understand that accordning to Catholic theology the body and blood are present in both the bread and wine, so when a person takes the commuion bread he/she is receiving both the body and blood of Christ. Is there ever a time when a person who is not in a ministerial position gets the communion wine?

 

[ora_pro_nobis]

Yes, when the person is gluten intolerant they may receive the precious blood. Usually they would inform the priest beforehand. That’s the only time I can think of.

 

[Ophelia23]

I understand that accordning to Catholic theology the body and blood are present in both the bread and wine, so when a person takes the commuion bread he/she is receiving both the body and blood of Christ. Is there ever a time when a person who is not in a ministerial position gets the communion wine?

Forgive me if I am misunderstanding your question, but all people who are not in a ministerial position are able to receive the communion wine. If you wish to solely receive the communion wine because of medical reasons (without receiving the Eucharist), you would want to let your priest know before the Mass.

 

[TheRealJuliane]

I understand that accordning to Catholic theology the body and blood are present in both the bread and wine, so when a person takes the commuion bread he/she is receiving both the body and blood of Christ. Is there ever a time when a person who is not in a ministerial position gets the communion wine?

It depends on the parish. A lot of parishes distribute both species, Body and Blood, to everyone. Of course on Good Friday the wine is not consecrated. And sometimes there aren’t enough EMs to distribute the Blood so only the Body is given.

We can receive either or both of the species and receive the totality of the Lord.