Cavanagh Whole Wheat Altar Bread 1 1/8" Communion Hosts - 1000 Count, Cross-Embossed

Cavanagh whole wheat altar wafers, 1 1/8" diameter, are traditional communion hosts made from only flour and water and supplied in a 1000-piece container for parish use.

These altar breads are produced by The Cavanagh Company using time-honored liturgical baking techniques: a simple flour-and-water dough is formed into wafer-thin rectangular sheets, humidified to prevent crumbling, and then cut into circular hosts engraved with a cross motif. The result is a consistent, easy-to-handle whole wheat host designed for church services, chapels, and sacramental use where traditional materials and uniform size matter.

How are these wafers made to keep their shape during communion?

Cavanagh follows a careful production process that minimizes breakage and preserves the wafer’s surface. After baking, the sheets are humidified so the cut circles retain integrity, then lightly stamped with religious symbols to identify them as altar bread.

• Made only from flour and water, following liturgical baking methods
• Baked in gas-fired ovens into wafer-thin rectangular sheets
• Passed through a humidifier to reduce crumbling during cutting
• Cut into precise 1 1/8" circles and embossed with a cross design

What size and quantity come in the container, and why that matters?

Each wafer measures 1 1/8 inches in diameter, a compact size commonly used for individual communion distribution. The container holds 1000 wafers, providing multiple services' worth of hosts for small to mid-sized congregations without frequent restocking.

• Diameter: 1 1/8" (approximately 28.6 mm) for familiar handling
• Quantity: 1000 wafers per container to cover repeated services
• Whole wheat formulation for congregations that prefer traditional grains
• Cross embossing aids recognition during liturgical use

How should these communion wafers be stored and handled?

To keep wafers intact and ready for service, store the sealed container in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and humidity. Handle wafers gently and only touch the edges to avoid breakage or excess crumbs when preparing for communion.

• Store at room temperature in a dry, shaded area
• Avoid prolonged humidity to preserve crispness and prevent sticking
• Open container shortly before use and transfer wafers with care
• Use clean hands or tongs to minimize handling and crumbs

Can these wafers be used for different denominational practices?

These whole wheat hosts are suitable for many traditional communion practices that accept wheat-based altar bread. They are unadorned beyond the embossed cross and contain only flour and water, matching liturgical requirements in many churches that require simple, pure elements.

• Plain composition (flour and water) aligns with common liturgical expectations
• Cross-embossed design marks them for sacramental use
• Compact, uniform size supports standard distribution methods
• Neutral whole wheat flavor and texture accepted by many congregations

Who is this for? Cavanagh 1 1/8" whole wheat altar wafers are intended for clergy, parish administrators, sacristans, and worship leaders who need a dependable, traditional communion host in bulk. They suit small to mid-size churches, chapel programs, religious education settings, and organizations that prefer a simple flour-and-water composition with the convenience of a 1000-count container.