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The frequency of communion services varies from one church to another. Some have a monthly service while others celebrate communion more or less frequently. If you are interested in a particular Protestant church, you can always call the pastor/minister to discover specific information about that church.
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∙ 16y ago
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∙ 12y agoAnswer:
Yep. I am one.
If you are asking as a Catholic, I can tell you as a Protestant (Baptist)
Catholic dogma states that the bread and wine literally become Jesus' flesh and blood. Jesus broke the bread and said "This is my body. Do this in remembrance of me. He took the cup also and...said 'This is the blood of the New Covenant....'"
This is 100% symbolic from my Protestant (Baptist) Biblical understanding. It is not his literal flesh nor his blood because he was standing right there in front of the disciples. The bread and wine were obviously symbols. Now, if the Lord said, "This will become my flesh..." I'd agree but he did not. Also, simply, trying to be as humble and gentle as I can regarding the sacrament, Jesus has a limited supply of both flesh and blood. Physically it is impossible for millions of people to eat Christ's body each mass every Sunday for thousands of years. I am trying to be gentle when I say that. He is 100% human in Heaven (you'll be able to poke him if you want if that's what it takes. Ask Doubting Thomas) and he isn't losing and regaining pieces of himself to make our flesh special when communion is consumed.
Communion is really excellent stuff to consider: When I eat it, I am confessing Jesus died and I am 100% agreeing with him that I have to accept his death as payment for my sins and that the blood that cleanses my from sin isn't from sheep, bulls, or goats like the Old Testament but Christ's. I take this wine into my most inner parts to confess that my sins are completely forgiven in a new covenant/contract between Jesus and God for me. He died for me and I "eat" that for spiritual life every time I consume it. His flesh is true food and his blood is true drink (as he explained after feeding 1000's with bread) and it gives me eternal life.
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Protestants take Jesus' flesh and blood symbolically.
Just to clarify...
Catholics believe in the Doctrine of Real Presence, that the bread and the wine are truly the body and blood of Christ. Catholics believe this as a form of transubstantiation. Transubstantiation is the change of the substance of bread and wine to that of the body and blood of Christ at the time of consecration in mass by a priest. It is a change of identity without a change of appearance and not a transformation.
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∙ 13y agoUsually once a week, but maximum is twice a day.
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∙ 13y agoIt depends what branch of Protestantism you come from. If you are Presbyterian you will either have once every month or four times in a year.
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∙ 14y agoMost Lutheran churches receive the Lord's Supper every Sunday
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Taking your Holy Communion?
Catholics do not take communion, they receive communion.
What churches do not take holy communion?
Catholics do not TAKE Holy Communion, they may only RECEIVE it from a priest or a licensed Eucharistic Minister.
Why can't unbaptized Catholics receive communion?
Until they are baptized, they are not Catholics. Only Catholics may receive communion in the Catholic Church.
Why do Church of England churches let Catholics take communion?
The Church of England allows Catholics, and I presume others, to receive communion out of a "spirit of Ecumenism." Whilst they allow this, a Catholic should not partake of communion with any "church" which is not in communion with Rome; as to do so, is an explicit consent to the believes and teachings of said "church." Please see the link below for a full explanation as to why it is wrong for Catholics to receive communion in a Church not in communion with Rome.
Do you have to be baptized to take communion?
Catholics do not 'take' communion, they 'receive' communion. Yes, you must be a baptized Catholic to receive communion in a Catholic Church. Also, you must have undergone instruction and received your First Holy Communion.
Do all Churches do Holy Communion?
Only Christians and Catholics do.
Do Catholics drink alcohol?
Yes, and they use wine at communion.
Who can't receive the Eucharist?
In the Catholic Church non Catholics may not receive communion without a special dispensation from the Bishop. Catholics in the state of serious sin may not receive communion.
What comes to us in communion?
In communion Catholics receive the body and blood of Christ under the form of bread and wine.
Why do Catholics act reverently when they go to receive Holy Communion?
Catholics believe that communion bread has been turned into the Body of Christ during the Mass, so that is why they go up to the alter reverently.
Can Catholic women take Holy Communion after she marries and divorces an orthodox man?
The bible teaches to divorce only if your spouse has committed adultery so if the reason you divorced was for some other reason other than your spouse committing adultery, and you did it with full knowledge that it is bad, you have committed a mortal sin. And if you have committed a mortal sin, you are not eligible to receive Holy Communion. Any ways, to be on the safe side, if you have already divorced for some other reason, you should go to confession before receiving Holy Communion if you knew it was bad OR not.
Can a Catholic receive Holy Communion in an Episco?
No because receiving communion in the Catholic Church is not only a sign of love, but a communion of Catholics partaking in this sacrament of our redemption by Christ's death.
