The written permission of the Area Bishop is required to reserve the Sacrament. Applications to the Bishop should be accompanied by (a) a Resolution of the PCC approving the application, (b) a statement giving reasons for the application, including the number of communions at home and/or in hospital during the past twelve months.
The Bishop must also give his written approval for the construction of the safe and its proposed position in church, for which a faculty is also required. The application for a faculty should be made in the usual way. The Bishop's letter of approval is sent to the Chancellor with the faculty application.
The Sacrament should be reserved in a ciborium or other suitable vessel, and should be changed frequently. The Parish Priest is responsible for the security of the Sacrament, and should have the key to the place of reservation in his or her safekeeping. It is customary to mark the place of reservation with a white light.
Before any expected vacancy the Parish Priest should consult the Area Bishop, who will make the necessary arrangements for the care of the Sacrament.
