I was surprised to learn that the GIRM does not actually make prescriptions for the use of previously-consecrated hosts. It does not forbid it (nor does the Sacramentary, to the best of my knowledge), but it prefers to avoid it and does not describe the process of using previously-consecrated hosts. The NDRHC says: PART II - Norms for the Distribution of Holy Communion Under Both Kinds
Planning
When Holy Communion is to be distributed under both species, careful planning should be undertaken so that:
enough bread and wine are made ready for the communication of the faithful at each Mass. [cf. GIRM 85] As a general rule, Holy Communion is given from hosts consecrated at the same Mass and not from those reserved in the tabernacle. Precious Blood may not be reserved at one Mass for use at another
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At the Breaking of the Bread
As the Agnus Dei or Lamb of God is begun, the Bishop or priest alone, or with the assistance of the deacon, and if necessary of concelebrating priests, breaks the eucharistic bread. Other empty ciboria or patens are then brought to the altar is this is necessary. The deacon or priest places the consecrated bread in several ciboria or patens, if necessary, as required for the distribution of Holy Communion. If it is not possible to accomplish this distribution in a reasonable time, the celebrant may call upon the assistance of other deacons or concelebrating priests.
And the GIRM says: Chapter II - The Structure of the Mass, Its Elements and Its Parts
III. The Individual Parts of the Mass C. THE LITURGY OF THE EUCHARIST Communion
It is most desirable that the faithful, just as the priest himself is bound to do, receive the Lord’s Body from hosts consecrated at the same Mass and that, in the instances when it is permitted, they partake of the chalice (cf. below, no. 283), so that even by means of the signs Communion will stand out more clearly as a participation in the sacrifice actually being celebrated. [cf. *Eucharisticum Mysterium, 31-32; Immensae Caritatis, 2]
It is desirable, therefore, that the Blessed Sacrament reserved in the tabernacle not be used at Mass.
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