Is chewing gum a violation of the Eucharistic fast?

[khiveley]

I know that chewing sugar free gum would be sacriligious to do in Mass; however, would it also be a violation of the Eucharistic fast as there is no substance that is being consumed?

 

[Leonie_Ambrose]

khiveley,

The following links should assist you in better understanding the Catholic Church’s teaching on fasting prior to receiving the Eucharist. If you have any further questions or concerns that are not answered by these links, please [contact Catholic Answers (http://www.catholic.com/home/contact.asp) directly.

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