Dare to Believe … in God: What is Required to Receive Holy Communion?

‘Whoever wishes to receive Holy Communion should be fully incorporated into the Church and be in a state of grace, that is, without consciousness of mortal sin. If one is aware that he or she has committed a grave sin, he or she should enter the sacrament of reconciliation before receiving Holy Communion.'

The meaning and value of Holy Communion

Jesus said: "I am the living bread which came down from heaven. If anyone eats of this bread, he will live forever. The bread that I will give is my body, given for the life of the world."