Cross contamination
Address the potential of cross contamination of any low gluten or no gluten with wheat hosts. Consider a Roman Catholic item called a pyx (container usually used to hold the Consecrated Host when taking it to the sick) which can be consecrated is one solution.
Protestant worshipers are encouraged to discuss their beliefs and dietary situation directly with their pastor for receiving Holy Communion without compromising their health. Ener-G Foods offers a gluten-free and soy free Communion wafer.
Ener-G Foods 1-800-331-5222
Roman Catholics with celiac disease are presented with the following choices for participation in Holy Communion.
Wine only eliminates the exposure to wheat so is the most risk free option
A “low–gluten” wheat host is available from the Benedictine Sisters of Perpetual Adoration. This wafer contains a small amount wheat and may not be appropriate for all those with celiac disease.
Benedictine Sisters of Perpetual Adoration
Altar Breads Department
31970 State Highway P
Clyde, MO 64432
1–800–223–2772
For additional information visit these links
United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
Celiac Disease and the Eucharistic Communion by Anne Bamberg The Jurist 2001 |