Gluten intolerance and First Holy Communion

In several weeks' time, youngsters will be receiving their First Holy Communion. Today's Wall Street Journal has a story titled, "Clues to Gluten Sensitivity," of the increasing understanding of "gluten intolerance," as a separate condition from Celiac Sprue disease.

The Committee on Divine Worship of the U.S. Catholic bishops conference has helpful information on the subject titled, "A Short Introduction to Holy Communion and Celiac Sprue Disease," which can be found here.

Parents should work with their parish leaders to prevent unnecessary complications for those children (and adults), who suffer from gluten intolerance or Celiac Sprue disease.