Is it true that one cannot take communion unless one has been to confession recently, and has not eaten food within the last hour?

-- Jacob R. (jacobrainey@hotmail.com), May 15, 2004

Answers

Jacob,

Confession is only strictly necessary if you are in a state of mortal sin. My understanding is that fasting at least an hour before partaking of the Eucharist is still the norm.

-- Andy S ("aszmere@eathlink.net"), May 15, 2004.