Worthy Preparation for Holy Communion

  • Non-Catholics are not permitted to receive.
  • You must be in the state of sanctifying grace. (confessed and absolved from any mortal sins)
  • You must observe the laws of fasting:
    1. Three hours from solid foods and alcohol
    2. One hour from other liquids
    3. Water may be taken at any time
  • You must be modestly dressed.
  • No Communion in the hand.
  • At the traditional Mass, the communicant does not say “Amen.”