Pastor only allowing communion onto tongue

[Lapey]

There was nothing in the original post that mentioned any risk of profanation. That is a special circumstance. I also note that the document does not state who is given this right. I believe this line is a red herring. Taken in context, this sentence simply cannot mean that CITH is denied because a priest always thinks their is a risk of the Blessed Sacrament being profaned. Church documents, like Scripture, do not lend to proof-texting. The immediate context is, " if any communicant should wish to receive the Sacrament in the hand, in areas where the Bishops’ Conference with the recognitio of the Apostolic See has given permission,* the sacred host is to be administered to him or her***. "

That does not change the fact that the priest has the right to require only COTT if he sees the need. Now if you would like to go up during Mass and challenge the priest then be my guest. Otherwise open your mouth and extend your tongue, then you can write your bishop a letter to complain about the priest’s policy afterwards.

This quote keeps being sited to prove that the communicant has the right to receive however he/she chooses. This is true, if the method is available. What if a pastor chooses to distribute by intinction? This is his right as pastor to choose. Would you still demand to exercise your right to receive on the hand? I would think not.

 

[maltmom]

All receive on the tongue? I wonder if the teachers have specific instruction to require this, interesting.

Yes, each and everyone of them did. I’ll let you know when I find out.

 

[illinidiva]

So the age of reason makes no impression on you? The reason I asked was if the children are observed as I have seen all receiving on the hand then that is probably all they were taught and visa versa. They should be taught and practice both ways of receiving, then as they age they can be prepared to decide. That is all.

Umm… I’ve met kids that age. Either they do what their parents request or would probably take it via hands. Having someone stick something in your mouth is probably icky for most.

 

[Lapey]

In my parish the first communicants all received COTT. I hadn’t thought about it beforehand, I guess I thought some would choose CITH and some COTT. I’m not sure if they were taught both ways. If I remember, I’ll ask Sunday bc I know one of the teachers.

They are seven and eight years old. They are going to choose either what feels less icky or what mom and dad want them to do. Second graders don’t have detailed opinions on the validity of a certain sacrament.

Yes, each and everyone of them did. I’ll let you know when I find out.

Umm… I’ve met kids that age. Either they do what their parents request or would probably take it via hands. Having someone stick something in your mouth is probably icky for most.

But maltmom said they all chose “icky”. You think all of their parents told them to receive on the tongue? I don’t know…

 

[ProVobis]

Umm… I’ve met kids that age. Either they do what their parents request or would probably take it via hands. Having someone stick something in your mouth is probably icky for most.

That’s the way people had been receiving for centuries. Suddenly someone found this process to be icky and taught everyone else this shouldn’t happen?

 

[illinidiva]

But maltmom said they all chose “icky”. You think all of their parents told them to receive on the tongue? I don’t know…

I think that the priest likely required this. Is he also a traditionalist who says the Latin Mass?

 

[Lapey]

I think that the priest likely required this. Is he also a traditionalist who says the Latin Mass?

OH MY GOSH!!! NOT ONE OF THOSE!!!

I’m trying to have a discussion, but your tone is disappointing. What is wrong with a priest offering either the Novis Ordo with the Latin language or the Extraordinary Form or Tridentine Mass? More and more priests are offering these options with valid permissions and reasons.

It very well may be the priest who required this but again, it is his right to choose it. I will repeat my thoughts; these little ones should be shown both methods and practice both. Then they can choose on their own of the two methods available. However, if the priest has chosen COTT then that is what is available.

 

[illinidiva]

And I am pointing out that seven year olds are not likely to make informed adult decisions.