Public Worship with Communion by Extension
'Public Worship with Communion by Extension' contains the rite to be used and
Guidelines for its use by the House of Bishops.
- Explicit permission must be obtained from the Bishop
for the use of this rite. This permission will relate to specific pastoral
circumstances (see the House of Bishops Guidelines pages 32-33).
- In parishes or churches in which Public Worship with
Communion by Extension is authorised a celebration of Holy Communion must
take place regularly in each church. Public Worship with Communion by Extension
should normally take place on Sundays and Holy Days and only exceptionally
on other occasions.
- The service must be conducted by a person specifically
authorised by the Bishop. This may be a deacon, Reader, Accredited Lay Worker,
or other lay person who has received appropriate training. Those who have
the Bishop's permission to assist in administering Holy Communion may assist
in administering Holy Communion.
- A deacon, Reader or Accredited Lay Worker must wear
appropriate vesture.
- The consecrated elements of Holy Communion must be
treated in a seemly and dignified manner and the rubrics in the rite provided
must be observed.
- Proper provision must be made for the consecrated bread
and wine to be brought from the celebration of Holy Communion in a seemly
and dignified manner. They should be placed on the Holy Table and covered
with a clean white cloth.
- Proper care should be taken to ensure, as far as possible,
that the consecrated elements are sufficient for the number of communicants.
If the bread and wine prove insufficient for the number of communicants there
can be no supplementary consecration in the course of this service.
- Any remaining consecrated elements should be consumed
by the officiant and assistants in a seemly and dignified manner.
