We are happy to share that we will once again be offering Communion under both kinds at Mass—receiving both the consecrated host and the chalice, the Body and Blood of Christ.

What the Church Teaches

When you receive either the consecrated host or the chalice, you receive the whole Christ—Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity. You're not missing anything. This teaching, rooted in Scripture and affirmed by the Church (at the Council of Trent), reminds us: Christ cannot be divided. Whether you receive one or both forms, the Eucharist is complete.

Why Offer Both?

Receiving under both kinds reflects more fully what Jesus did at the Last Supper: “Take and eat… take and drink.” It helps us enter more deeply into the meaning of the Eucharist as a sacrificial meal, recalling how Jesus gave His Body and poured out His Blood for us. This is about the richness of the sign, not about receiving “more” of Jesus.

What If I Receive Only One?

That’s perfectly okay. Sometimes, due to health concerns or logistics, only the host is offered. As long as we receive reverently and with faith, we receive all the grace Christ wants to give.

In short:
Christ is fully present in both the host and the chalice.
Receiving one is enough; receiving both deepens the sign.
The Church encourages both when possible—but it’s not required.

We invite you to receive as you feel called—with faith, reverence, and joy. 

Please note: The act of dipping the sacred host into the sacred wine (Chalice) so that the person taking Communion receives both is called intinction. The practice of dipping the sacred host into the Chalice by the person is not allowed. Please consume what you have and take a sip from the chalice, if you wish.