The Catholic Church requires wheat be a part of the host during Holy Communion. But could some changes be in store with communion for celiacs? It was a topic at this week’s US Conference of Catholic Bishops.
Gluten free was the theme of the weekend! From helping make a Celiac fundraiser happen to managing confirmation and a party to go with it! The weekend was long–but it flew by at the same time! Read on to see the fun things that happened!
Many of us have been there – after a celiac diagnosis, you do your best starting your brand new gluten-free lifestyle and suddenly now you realize you can’t have communion at church. It is yet one more thing you have to change because of your diagnosis. It all can be a very frustrating — and even a lonely experience. One Minnesota church is breaking new ground to change that.
Yet again we find ourselves with another gluten-free “first” on our hands. Tonight our oldest daughter leaves for a weekend church retreat four hours away. No mom nearby to ask questions to. So now what? Time for mom to get the camp prepared and time for Emma to mature a bit in her gluten-free world.
It is time. Time for our children’s Christmas/Holiday musicals and the socials (which involve treats) afterwards. Whether you’re Christian or Jewish or another religion that will be gathering at this time of year, you’ll find by planning ahead, these food moments can be managed and you may be able to spread awareness at the same time!
Changing they way you do communion at church is a big adjustment, for you and your church. Here are some quick hints as you prepare to receive communion — the gluten-free way.
