How often can one receive Communion?

How often can one receive Communion? Question from on 06-03-2007:

My daughter was told she could not receive communion at a Saturday evening mass and then receive again the following day if she attended Sunday morning mass. I don't think that is correct. Please clarify this for us. Also, I was under the impression one can receive communion twice in the same day day under certain circumstances. My understanding was that at least one of the two communions must take place in the context of Mass. For example, I could receive at Mass and then receive again at a communion service on the same day, or I could attend two different masses on the same day and receive both times. Please clarify this for us as well. Thank you!

Answer by Rev. Mark J. Gantley, JCL on 06-05-2007:

She can certainly receive Holy Communion at both Masses. A person may receive Holy Communion twice in one day. The only limitation it that the second time that Holy Communion is received must be at a Mass. The first reception can be at a Communion service, while in a sickbed at home or in a hospital, or at Mass.

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