Catechism On the fourth Commandment of the Church
Q. What is the fourth Commandment of the Church?
A. The fourth Commandment of the Church is, ‘To receive the Blessed Sacrament at least once a
year, and that at Easter or thereabouts’.
Thereabouts. The time appointed in each diocese for fulfilling our Easter duties. This is
usually between Passion Sunday and Low Sunday, but a Bishop may extend the time for
his diocese.
Q. How soon are Christians bound to receive the Blessed Sacrament?
A. Christians are bound to receive the Blessed Sacrament as soon as they are capable of
distinguishing the Body of Christ from ordinary bread, and are judged to be sufficiently
instructed.