How to Receive Our Lord
On the Tongue
When the priest comes before you, he will say the Body of Christ. You may quietly say Amen. Then look up, open your mouth and extend your tongue. The priest will put the Body on your tongue (do not chew, let it dissolve in the mouth). As the priest moves to the next person in line, make the sign of the cross.
In the Hand
Hold your hands out in front of you, right hand over your left. The priest will place the Body of Christ in your hand. Bring your hand up to your mouth to consume the body (do not chew, let it dissolve in the mouth). Do not pick up the Body with your fingers as you can drop the Body of Christ on the floor. If you do, as the deacon approaches with the chalice, direct his attention to the body. This is not the preferred way as accidents can and do happen.
Intinction
Receive the Body of Christ in the hand. Continue to hold your hands out. The deacon will take the Body from your hand and dip it into the Chalice and place it on your tongue (do not chew, let it dissolve in the mouth). You cannot and will not be allowed to dip the Body into the Chalice. The chances of spilling are too great.
The Blood of our Lord
As the deacon extends the chalice to you, he will say the Blood of Christ. Gently hold the base of the chalice in your dominant hand and help guide the chalice to your mouth. Take a sip of the Blood. Please refrain from taking a large drink - it is not a refreshment, but a sacrament.
For the Non-Baptized
If you have NOT been baptized, you should not receive the Eucharist, but you may still come forward. Kneel at the altar rail, cross your arms over your chest, and bow your head. The priest will put his hands upon your head and recite a blessing over you.
The usher will direct you when to come forward. Upon exiting the pew, either bow or genuflect as you are before your Lord. When you return to the pew, repeat the bow or genuflect. If you are not physically able to do so, our Lord understands. (If you are not physically able to come to the altar rail, notify the usher. He will tell the priest, and the sacrament will be brought to you.)While you are waiting to come forward and after receiving, please observe quietness. Use the time to contemplate the grace, mercy and love of our Lord.