Children and Communion

New regulations came into force on 1 October 2015, to allow the authorising of children who have been confirmed to administer Holy Communion. See separate folder below.

• 1. Communion Before Confirmation [Aug 2011]
• 2. Regulations for the Admission of the Baptised to Holy Communion in the Diocese of Salisbury [Nov 2005]
• 3. Admission of the Baptised to Holy Communion Regulations- Implementation [Jun 2006]
• 4. Some Issues Raised by Admitting Children to Holy Communion before Confirmation [Aug 2011]
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• Children and Communion- Applying for Permission [Jan 2016]
• Children and Communion- Resources for Leaders and Children [Jan 2016]
• Children and Communion- A4 Communion Certificate [Jun 2014]

• 2015 Regulations

  • Administration of Holy Communion Regulations [Jul 2015]
  • Guidelines for Lay Distribution of the Holy Sacrament [Feb 2017]
  • Guidelines for Lay Distribution of the Holy Sacrament- pro forma authority [Feb 2017]