communion of the sick or elderly

When a minister of the Church brings communion, the sick or elderly person shares in the eucharistic meal of the community. This holy communion manifests the support and concern of the community for its members who are not able to be present. Holy communion is a bond to the community for its members who are not able to be present. Holy communion is a bond to the community as it is a union with Christ. When the Eucharist is brought to the home, the family should prepare a table with a cloth and lighted candle. All members of the household may receive communion with the sick person according to the usual norms. The following texts are among many that may be chosen from the Rite of Communion of the Sick.