Cavanagh Altar Bread Communion Wafers 1 1/8" White — 1000 Count, Thin Embossed Cross

Cavanagh Altar Bread 1 1/8" white wafers come as a pack of 1000 thin, flour-and-water communion hosts embossed with a cross design for liturgical use.

These hosts are made by the Cavanagh Company using a time-honored process that combines only flour and water, then bakes and humidifies the sheets so they can be precisely cut and embossed. The result is a uniform, thin circular wafer designed for sacramental settings. Each container holds 1,000 wafers, each measuring 1 1/8 inches in diameter, with a traditional cross imprint to identify them as communion bread.

How are these wafers produced to avoid crumbling?

Cavanagh follows traditional liturgical baking techniques to achieve a durable thin wafer. Dough is rolled into flat sheets, baked in a controlled oven, and then humidified so the wafers retain flexibility when cut and embossed.

• Simple formula: only flour and water for an authentic host texture
• Flat-sheet baking creates uniform thickness across each wafer
• Post-bake humidification prevents cracking during cutting and handling
• Embedding of the cross design is done while wafers are still pliable

What size and quantity do I get, and why does it matter?

Each wafer is 1 1/8 inches in diameter, a common small host size preferred for ease of handling and distribution. The box contains 1,000 wafers, which helps parishes, chapels, or groups plan procurement and reduce frequent reordering.

• Size: 1 1/8" diameter for standard small-host needs
• Count: 1000 wafers per container for event and regular service supply
• Compact packaging simplifies storage and inventory tracking
• Consistent sizing ensures predictable portions during liturgy

Are these wafers suitable for liturgical use and easy to identify?

Yes. The wafers are embossed with a cross symbol as they are cut, providing recognizable liturgical imagery without the need for added ingredients or decorations. Their plain white appearance and cross marking suit traditional sacramental practices.

• Cross embossing produced during cutting for clear religious symbolism
• White, unadorned surface aligns with customary sacramental presentation
• No additional ingredients or coatings—maintains simplicity and reverence
• Uniform imprinting helps ministers and recipients identify the host

Who is this for? Cavanagh Altar Bread 1 1/8" white wafers are intended for churches, chapels, campus ministry programs, chaplains, and other organizations that administer communion regularly and prefer a traditional flour-and-water host. They suit purchasing officers who want a reliable, standardized product that stores easily and supports routine liturgical services. If you lead worship, manage sacramental supplies, or coordinate religious events requiring a consistent, classic altar bread, this 1,000-count pack provides a ready solution.

Ingredients

flour