Pius X Catechism – The Precept of Holy Communion

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Q1: When are we bound to receive Communion?

A1: We are bound to go to Communion once a year, at Easter, each one in his own parish; and also when in danger of death.

Q2: At what age does the precept of paschal Communion begin to bind?

A2: The precept of paschal Communion begins to bind as soon As a child is capable of receiving with the requisite dispositions.

Q3: Do they sin who are old enough to receive Communion And do not?

A3: They who are old enough to receive Communion and do not either because they are unwilling, or because, through their own fault, they are not instructed, undoubtedly sin. Their parents or guardians also sin if the delay of Communion is owing to their fault, and they shall have to render a strict account to God for it.

Q4: Is it a good and useful thing to go often to Communion?

A4: It is an excellent thing to go to Communion often, and even daily in accordance with the desire of the Church, provided we do so with the requisite dispositions.

Q5: How often may we go to Holy Communion?

A5: We may go to Holy Communion as often as we are advised to do so by a pious and learned confessor.