Sacrament Bread Tray

I am trying to find a sacrament tray for the bread, that would have a small separate compartment. We have several members in our ward that have very severe allergies. Even if their item they bring with them for the sacrament touches bread, they are unable to partake. We have used plastic baggies in the past to avoid that, however I am not a big fan of baggies in the tray. I thought if there were a tray that had a small separate compartment that would work perfect. There is nothing similar to that that the church provides and my searches have come up in vein on the internet. Anybody looked for something similar to that with any luck?

We purchased some small plastic portion cups with lids. One of the priests breaks the gluten-free bread first, puts a few pieces in each cup, and puts the lid on the cup. One cup is placed on each sacrament tray. When a member needs the gluten-free bread, they open the cup, take a piece out, and replace the lid.

My daughter's ward has a number of gluten-intolerant members and so they use gluten-free bread for the entire congregation. The Teachers wash the bread trays each Sunday morning before taking them into the Chapel as there are 3 wards in that building.

However, the OP did not mention gluten intolerance so this may not be the problem you are trying to obtain advice on.

Ditto. Some have requested gluten-free bread, while others have requested dairy-free bread. So we buy bread that is free from all allergens (and taste) and serve it to the entire congregation.

There's a similar thread from a while ago that discusses this – you might find some helpful ideas: Celiac disease.

a brother in our ward brings his own individual bite size piece of bread in a pill box that is then placed on the bread tray. We do not open the pillbox.

Paige75 wrote:a brother in our ward brings his own individual bite size piece of bread in a pill box that is then placed on the bread tray. We do not open the pillbox.

However, it sounds like the bread is not broken as part of the sacrament ordinance. That may be problematic from a doctrinal viewpoint.

russellhltn wrote:However, it sounds like the bread is not broken as part of the sacrament ordinance. That may be problematic from a doctrinal viewpoint.

Administrative, perhaps, but I do not believe it is a problem from a doctrinal viewpoint. I imagine there are few left who know what it was like to partake of the sacrament using something other than bread. That it was not "broken" was never a problem.

Can someone help me out here... is there some guidelines for gluten free sacrament bread? My kid can’t take the bread. Every idea keeps getting shut down to make it so my child and others can partake of the bread in my ward. I have been to wards where they have Chex in a cup for gluten free, but it won’t happen in my ward. Does the church have any guidelines for it so my kids can partake

nbsouthwick wrote:Can someone help me out here... is there some guidelines for gluten free sacrament bread? My kid can’t take the bread. Every idea keeps getting shut down to make it so my child and others can partake of the bread in my ward. I have been to wards where they have Chex in a cup for gluten free, but it won’t happen in my ward. Does the church have any guidelines for it so my kids can partake

Refer the leaders to a letter dated March 1, 2013 from the Priesthood department. The bishopric can find it at letters.lds.org.
It authorizes substitutes for the bread.

I couldn't find anything in the Handbook.

The handbook and other publications have been updated, and have clarified the use of sacrament bread substitutes...
Usually the divergence comes in the definition of "broken" and "bread-like". I've observed congregations using "mini-marshmallows" and unbroken rice chex.

Book 2, 20.4.2

Members with food allergies, such as gluten intolerance, should inform a member of the bishopric. The bishopric discusses with the members what adaptations may be appropriate for the sacrament. Members may provide their own allergen-free bread or another broken breadlike substitute in a sealed plastic bag and give it to a priesthood holder to place on a separate tray.
The bishopric may modify the procedure as necessary and can help priesthood holders identify members to whom the allergen-free item should be passed.
See disability.ChurchofJesusChrist.org for more information.

disability.ChurchofJesusChrist.org

How can those with food allergies safely partake of the sacrament?
Leaders and teachers should be sensitive to the physical and emotional impact food allergies have on an individual and should develop ways to safely include people in all activities and worship—including partaking of the sacrament. The guidelines below may help:

Members with food allergies, such as gluten intolerance or other conditions, should inform a member of the bishopric and discuss with him what adaptations may be appropriate for the sacrament.
Members may provide their own allergen-free bread or other broken bread-like substitute. Members may bring a prebroken bread substitute in a sealed plastic bag and give it to a priesthood holder to place on a separate tray.
During the sacrament, the priesthood holders break the regular bread but do not open the bags or touch the allergen-free bread substitute. The prayer to bless the bread is offered in the normal way.
The bishopric sees that the priesthood holders can identify members to whom the allergen-free item should be passed. Those who prepare, administer, and pass the sacrament should receive training on how to avoid cross contamination.
Depending on the number of individuals involved or specific circumstances, the bishopric may modify the procedure.

Our ward has a very simple process for this, we have a completely different Sacrament tray for Gluten free, it is clearly marked, so no other bread goes on it. We also have sealed packages of Gluten Free crackers. After the Priest washes their hands, they break the Gluten free first, this is a very important step, to avoid contamination.