[choirboy]

Go here: http://www.canonlaw.info/2007/01/denial-of-communion-is-not.html Denial of Communion is not Excommunication by Ed Peters (Canon Lawyer)

I am a Catholic.

[D-fendr]

Thanks for the link.

But I’m still unclear.

If my bishop told me not to present myself for communion, I would consider myself excommunicated.

I understand the difference between Holy Eucharist and *all* sacraments, but as I understand excommunication, I wouldn’t think I could *not* go to Confession (provided I repented, etc...); I would think that Holy Matrimony would not be open to me, without repentance again, and that Holy Orders would likewise be the same. And, that Last Rites, the same..

I hope this is clear.

So, I’m not understanding as to:

1) What is different between excommunication and no Holy Eucharist; and,
2) What process, other than my bishop telling me no on Holy Eucharist, is performed, required for excommunication.

I read the link, but don’t see it there.

I’m guessing that there is a higher level of sanction, perhaps by the Holy Father?