Resolved, the House of Deputies concurring,

That the General Convention reaffirm previous statements “that baptism is the ancient and normative entry point to receiving Holy Communion,” while acknowledging there are pastoral exceptions to what is normative; and be it further

Resolved, That the General Convention direct the Standing Commission on Liturgy and Music to review the underlying biblical, theological and liturgical issues, history and practical impact of Canon I.17.7, which reads: “No unbaptized person shall be eligible to receive Holy Communion in this Church,” and be it further

Resolved, That the General Convention direct the Standing Commission on Liturgy and Music to review whether eligibility requirements for the sacrament of Holy Communion appropriately belongs in the canons or elsewhere; and be it further

Resolved, That the General Convention direct the Standing Commission on Liturgy and Music to develop a generous pastoral and invitational rubric to Baptism and Communion in the Book of Common Prayer, and other appropriate liturgical resources; and be it further

Resolved, That the General Convention direct the Standing Commission on Liturgy and Music to consider proposing a revision to the canons with a positive pastoral statement affirming that the fullest meaning of our Holy Eucharist is lived out through our Baptism and Baptismal Covenant.