A few weeks ago we had the chance to taste test the bread and wine at Religious Ed class.
We practiced lining up and taking communion like we were at church. We learned that since the gifts were not consecrated (blessed) they are still bread and wine and not yet Jesus' body and blood (but they will still taste the same).
We practiced:
-Holding our hands in front of us-left over right.
-When the priest/minister says, "The body of Christ," we respond, "Amen."
-Then we pick up the host with the other hand and put it in our mouths. We try not to chomp on it like gum, but we can chew it to make it easier to swallow.
-Then we go to the next minister. When the minister says, "The blood of Christ," we respond, "Amen."
-Then we take the cup in both of our hands and take a small sip.
-Though some people do "dip" the host, we are encouraging taking a sip. It is actually more germ-y to dip than sip because people's fingers have more germs than their mouths! And even when people don't think they are, they often get their fingers in the cup. Though some churches do allow parishioners who desire to do so, dip. Proper practice is to sip the wine.
-One of the most important things we learned: When you get back to your seat, it is a time to sit and pray. Thank God for the things in your life and ask for prayers for what you need.
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