Eucharist distribution now includes the option of receiving both the body and blood by Intinction (dipping) of the host into the wine. If you receive this option, you must receive it on the tongue. It is not allowed to receive this form in the hand. If you wish to continue to receive only the body (host) then hold your hands open in front of you. If you hold your hands closed in prayer, we will assume that you wish to receive the intincted host on your tongue.
Author: Kathryn Mclendon
CHARLOTTE EUCHARISTIC CONGRESS
Are you looking for something to renew your spirit and strengthen your feelings of hope? Bishop Martin would love for you to join him at the 2025 Eucharistic Congress on September 5 – 6 for a joyful Jubilee Year celebration of pilgrimage and encounter with Jesus and His Church.
We’ll journey together in faith, drawing closer to Christ’s Real Presence in the Eucharist and to one another as brothers and sisters in the Lord. Experience encouraging talks from nationally acclaimed speakers, uplifting music and worship, fellowship and – above all – the gift of Christ’s love through the Eucharist.
The Congress opens Friday night at the Charlotte Convention Center with a free concert by Grammy-nominated artist Matt Maher, who comes to Charlotte after performing for Pope Leo XIV just a couple of weeks ago. Stay after the concert for a screening of a new documentary on Carlo Acutis, the “Millennial Saint.” Then on Saturday, walk through the streets of Charlotte along with thousands of other Catholics in one of the largest Eucharistic processions in the U.S. Plus, there will be Adoration, Mass and activities for all ages.