Drinking from the Same Cup-Health

[HelenRose]

Well I have a question.

I have not been to very many Catholic Churches but I have been to a few services. The ones I have seen, They have one Chalice (I understand that) and is used in the Rite. After the Rite, Everyone drinks from that same cup rather than using the wine from that Chalice and separating it in different tiny cups. Alot of Protestant denominations do separate it out because of health reasons of drinking after alot of people and the possible spread of diseases or some kinds of STDs. (Hep C for example can be spread by drinking after another)
I understand of drinking from the same ‘cup’ but is it necessary not to separate it out afterward the Rite to avoid the spread of diseases? I would still be all the same blessed wine.

Like I have said before, I have not been to many Catholic Churches so if they now often separate it out after the Rite, I have no knowledge. Was wondering about this.

You might as well ask why do people step outside their doors and get in a car to drive to work. Yes, there is a slight risk that a one might catch a disease from partaking of the cup but that risk is small. Catholics who are sick generally decline and those who do worry about the spread of disease will decline. It is a personal decision.

But it is understandable for people to wonder and ask questions about this. The understanding of it really does come after one accepts the teaching. The teaching continues to remain a mystery and for me the concept that Christ has actually offered His Body and Blood for us is an overwhelming concept for me to grasp. But it is a gift that I receive with great gratitude.

 

[Thomas_Casey]

Well I have a question.

I have not been to very many Catholic Churches but I have been to a few services. The ones I have seen, They have one Chalice (I understand that) and is used in the Rite. After the Rite, Everyone drinks from that same cup rather than using the wine from that Chalice and separating it in different tiny cups. Alot of Protestant denominations do separate it out because of health reasons of drinking after alot of people and the possible spread of diseases or some kinds of STDs. (Hep C for example can be spread by drinking after another)
I understand of drinking from the same ‘cup’ but is it necessary not to separate it out afterward the Rite to avoid the spread of diseases? I would still be all the same blessed wine.

Like I have said before, I have not been to many Catholic Churches so if they now often separate it out after the Rite, I have no knowledge. Was wondering about this.

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