Communion Allergen Info

Low-Gluten Hosts vs. Gluten-Free Hosts

In Roman Catholic Masses we may only validly use low-gluten hosts. Hosts that do not have gluten are considered invalid matter for the Mass. Thus, gluten-free hosts should not be used and they are not offered at St. Ignatius. Those who struggle with celiac disease or other allergens may choose to receive only the Precious Blood or Body of Christ, for which they still receive 100% the Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity of Christ.  

How to Receive Low-Gluten Hosts or the Precious Blood Only

Go to the priest's line in the main aisle and ask him for a low-gluten Host. This host will be kept separately from the other hosts in a pyx. Those who prefer to receive the Precious Blood only and/or first should sit in the front pews where they would receive first in line.

Ingredients & Allergen Information

The wine is made of grapes and they do not contain nuts, gluten, shellfish, or other allergens. The only ingredient that may be a concern is sulfites; however, this is present in all wines.

We use the Cavanagh brand of hosts. They are 1-3/8" in size and made from white light powder, insoluble in fresh water, and have a neutral taste and flavor. It is extracted from selected wheat and it has a quantity of gluten lower than 20 ppm.