March 4, 2020
RC Church stops “Precious Blood ” at Communion
The Roman Catholic Church will implement precautionary measures eliminating the usual handshake for the sign of peace while Holy Water is also not to be used in the wake of COVID 19.
This follows a similar decision by the local Anglican Diocese.
The main points as outlined in a news release on Wednesday are as follows: “Holy Communion will be distributed only in the hand (not on the tongue) “No distribution of the Precious Blood “At the exchange of the Sign of the Peace, no handshakes are to be given (make a small bow instead) “No holy water will be provided for use in public spaces “Ministers who distribute communion must sanitise hands before and after distribution “Sanitise or wash hands with soap before and after church and after leaving church restroom “Cough or sneeze into a flexed elbow or tissue, then throw the tissue into a closed bin “Seek medical assistance and stay isolated if you exhibit any flu-like symptoms.“The Archdiocese of Port of Spain continues to pray fervently for and join in solidarity with those impacted by or working to treat COVID-19.”