How do your children receive Eucharist in RCC?

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We’re reverting from Orthodoxy to Catholicism (Latin Rite since I was born and raised Latin Rite). It looks like my husband and daughter will be considered Eastern Rite canonically. It doesn’t appear to be an issue for her to receive communion in the latin rite church but I’m concerned about how that will work. She’s 3 and I don’t know if she handle a host.

When those of you who are Eastern Rite travel to latin Rite churches, how do your children receive communion? (not meaning to get into a discussion about priests who are ignorant of your child’s right to receive. I mean do they receive the host or the wine? maybe the priest breaks up the host a little bit?)
 
They don’t receive. When in Rome, do as the Romans do.
 
Respectfully, please go and talk with the Priest a few days before you go to Mass. Discuss this with him so that you are both on the same page.

Our DD has received on the tongue since she was 6 (we’re converts) and Fr. would/will switch hosts from one of the whole wafers to one of the smaller broken pieces for her and for other little ones that receive on the tongue. DD actually prefers to receive this way… she doesn’t chance dropping the host! 🙂

As for the Precious Blood: Only within the last year (ok maybe two?) have we allowed her to partake by herself, and that was solely based upon her ability to handle the chalice. During a wedding mass the Bride was a sweetheart and helped to hold the chalice for her while DD took a sip. DD wasn’t really impressed with the taste, and still isn’t - she’s a picky eater. I asked her about receiving the PB and why she does so even though she doesn’t like the taste… her reply… Jesus sacrificed for us, so I do so for him… and she’s 9 and she’s a convert with us.
 
We already talked to the priests and they were a little concerned about causing a scandal if DD received but now they realize that she has a right to receive but since they’ve never done it before they don’t seem to know how it would work.
 
z_0101 said:
her reply… Jesus sacrificed for us, so I do so for him… and she’s 9 and she’s a convert with us.
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That is probably the most adorable thing I have ever heard a 9 y/o say.
 
I help young children who wish to receive the Precious Blood by keeping one hand on the cup to steady it. I’m sure they could shoot an e-mail to all the extraordinary ministers about your child. If you preceded her in the communion line you could say she can receive, and they should comply, and give her the sacrament. God Bless your family!
 
Roman tradition provides for the use of a spoon or tube.
And yes, a priest may fraction a host into smaller pieces if needed.
 
Regina_Love said:
I help young children who wish to receive the Precious Blood by keeping one hand on the cup to steady it. I’m sure they could shoot an e-mail to all the extraordinary ministers about your child. If you preceded her in the communion line you could say she can receive, and they should comply, and give her the sacrament. God Bless your family!
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I’m going to admit that after being an Orthodox Christian, I’m not sure I really want my child receiving from someone who isn’t a priest/deacon.
 
Since your husband will be Eastern Catholic - why not just go to an Eastern Catholic Church - the Liturgy will be familiar and the priests are used to Communing children and there are no lay people administering Communion
 
Aramis said:
Roman tradition provides for the use of a spoon or tube.
And yes, a priest may fraction a host into smaller pieces if needed.
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That reminds me of the time I was on a Cruise.
They had one mass. I’m not sure if the Mass was planned or not or this vacationing Eastern Rite Catholic priest was drafted into doing the litergy
In any event he had an insufficient number of hosts for the huge turnout.
He had to fragmentize the host in order to accommodate the multitude. The last tiny piece was given to the last person
His closing. comments were he now had a much better appreciation for the miricle of the loaves and fishes
 
Tired_Mama said:
We’re reverting from Orthodoxy to Catholicism (Latin Rite since I was born and raised Latin Rite). It looks like my husband and daughter will be considered Eastern Rite canonically. It doesn’t appear to be an issue for her to receive communion in the latin rite church but I’m concerned about how that will work. She’s 3 and I don’t know if she handle a host.

When those of you who are Eastern Rite travel to latin Rite churches, how do your children receive communion? (not meaning to get into a discussion about priests who are ignorant of your child’s right to receive. I mean do they receive the host or the wine? maybe the priest breaks up the host a little bit?)
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My children have received frequently in the Latin Rite. I simply approach the priest ahead of time and explain the situation. Out of about 10, I have only had one priest who was uncomfortable with my children receiving, so I have explained to my younger children that they aren’t going to be able to receive this time. I only have them receive the host, and for the very young ones the priest breaks a tiny piece of the host. They receive on the tongue. It is important to always get in the line for the priest, though.
 
The_Idiot said:
Since your husband will be Eastern Catholic - why not just go to an Eastern Catholic Church - the Liturgy will be familiar and the priests are used to Communing children and there are no lay people administering Communion
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I believe the OP is aware of that, but is asking about times when they are traveling and only a Latin Rite parish is available. Not uncommon given the numbers. I went to a WEEKDAY Mass at a local Latin Rite parish yesterday and they had more people there for a WEEKDAY than my Byz Rite parish has on a major feast day!! :eek: 😃
 
Tired_Mama said:
I’m going to admit that after being an Orthodox Christian, I’m not sure I really want my child receiving from someone who isn’t a priest/deacon.
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if you have an issue with what the Church allows ,why would you convert?
 
april32010 said:
if you have an issue with what the Church allows ,why would you convert?
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I’m not converting. I’m reverting. And I’m not alone in having a problem with lay people distributing the Eucharist. Plenty of faithful Catholics also think it’s a problem. I would assume all Eastern Catholics think it’s a problem since it’s something that would never be allowed in Orthodoxy.
 
Tired_Mama said:
I’m not converting. I’m reverting. And I’m not alone in having a problem with lay people distributing the Eucharist. Plenty of faithful Catholics also think it’s a problem. I would assume all Eastern Catholics think it’s a problem since it’s something that would never be allowed in Orthodoxy.
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It is a liturgical matter that may vary per eastern Catholic church. Also there are exception to the rule, for a good reason, such as the instability of the hand or poor vision of the priest, due to a medical condition or medications. In the canon law (CCEO) is:
Canon 709
  1. The priest distributes the Divine Eucharist or if the particular law of his own Church sui iuris establishes it, also the deacon.
  2. The synod of bishops of the patriarchal Church or the council of hierarchs is free to establish appropriate norms, according to which other Christian faithful can distribute the Divine Eucharist.
 
Tired_Mama said:
I’m not converting. I’m reverting. And I’m not alone in having a problem with lay people distributing the Eucharist. Plenty of faithful Catholics also think it’s a problem. I would assume all Eastern Catholics think it’s a problem since it’s something that would never be allowed in Orthodoxy.
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I’m a latin (currently attending UGCC) and I have a problem with “extraordinary” ministers (ain’t it funny how they really aren’t “extraordinary” at all) of the Eucharist. I believe this practice is an impediment to union with the Orthodox.

One does not have to believe all the post-Vatican II disciplines that were introduced were prudent in order to be a Catholic. I am shocked that the OP would treat a person who is reverting back to the Church like that.
 
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