Communion for the Sick
Sick people, invalids and such as cannot come to church to receive Holy Communion, although in no danger of death, must, nevertheless, receive from time to time at their homes, or at least during the Easter time.
See Fourth Precept of the Church, The Easter Duty, Page 61.
Notify the Priest about such persons and abide by his instructions. If he should promise to bring Communion at stated intervals, be sure to remind him in advance each time, and arrange with him the exact day and hour of his coming.
Do not fix the time yourself and then send him word. Do not make the arrangements through another Priest or through any one else. The Priest who carries Holy Communion must make the arrangements in person with the parties responsible for the sick person. Do not expect him to bring Communion on a Sunday, feast-day or other occasion when he is very much occupied in the church.
As for the preparation necessary for the Communion of the Sick, see article, Sick Calls, Page 32.
