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Can a non-Catholic who is attending a
Mass with a Catholic friend go up to Communion
but not receive, just so they can feel
part of what is going on?
I have heard that they can do this by going
up and crossing their arms over their chest;
then the priest or Extraordinary minister
will give them a little blessing.
Is this practice acceptable and universal
throughout the Church?
Maureen
{
Can
a non-Catholic go up for Communion without receiving so they feel
part of what is going on? }
Mary
Ann replied:
Maureen,
It is acceptable to do that, but
only a priest or deacon can give
a blessing.
Blessing non-communicants is not
a universal custom worldwide, but
has become customary in the U.S.,
especially for children too young
for Communion.
Mary Ann
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