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Eucharist (Communion)
Eucharist is sometimes commonly referred to as communion. It is a symbolic act performed by Christian religions. It involves taking in a small piece of consecrated bread to represent Christ's body, and a drink to represent Christ's blood. Traditionally, the drink was wine, but some Christian religions have adapted this to grape juice or water, depending on their beliefs.
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Who cannot receive Eucharist?
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In the Catholic Church, those who cannot receive the Eucharist include non-Catholics, those in a state of mortal sin, and those who have not yet received their First Holy Communion. Additionally, those who are conscious of having eaten or drunk something within the previous hour (aside from water or medicine) are also not allowed to receive.
What is the first celebration of eucharist?
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The first celebration of the Eucharist is believed to have taken place during the Last Supper, which was a Passover meal shared by Jesus and his disciples. Jesus instituted the Eucharist by offering his disciples bread and wine, saying, "this is my body" and "this is my blood." The Eucharist has since been celebrated as a central sacrament in Christian worship.
The Eucharist which is celebrated in Mass is called this by the Catechism of the Catholic Church?
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The Catechism of the Catholic Church refers to the Eucharist celebrated in Mass as the "source and summit of the Christian life" (1324).
What the eucharist known as?
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In the earliest writing we have about the Eucharist (from the first century, probably around A.D. 60), the Eucharist is referred to as the "breaking of the bread and giving Thanks". from the Didache.
How is the Eucharist a sacrifice?
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In Catholic theology, the Eucharist is seen as a sacrifice because it is a re-presentation of the sacrifice of Jesus Christ on the cross. During the Eucharistic celebration, the bread and wine are transformed into the body and blood of Christ, and this sacrificial act is offered to God the Father in remembrance of Christ's sacrifice for the forgiveness of sins.
What saint was martyred holding the Eucharist?
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St. Tarcisius, a 3rd - 4th century deacon, was attacked by a pagan mob, and died defending the Hosts he was taking to Chrisitan prisoners. It is said that when the pagans searched him after beating him to death, the Hosts had miraculously disappeared.
While not yet a canonized saint, Archbishop Oscar Romero was murdered in El Salvador duirng the consecration of a Mass he was saying. As he held up the chalice and pronounced the words, "This is the cup of my blood . . ." the shots rang out and his blood mingle with that of Christ on the altar.
What is the rituals in Eucharist?
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it is the time when lord Jesus Christ gives his body and blood for you and the church community.
Can a Catholic woman who marries a protestant man in a register office receive Holy Communion?
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What are three names for the Holy Communion?
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the Eucharist; Holy Communion; the Lord's Supper
Where in the Bible can you find the institution of the Eucharist?
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All of St. John chapter 6 of the New Testament features Christ declaring that people must partake of His flesh and blood which He will give to them. Christ's words are such that the people take His meaning literally and indeed Christ is adamant, encouraging this literal interpretation even when some of His own disciples depart. The apostles themselves know this is no parable, often they ask Christ to expound parables He has told the crowd, but their reaction this time is one that takes his words literally as well. They realize what He has said is impossible and revolting, yet they respond with Faith that He will reveal how this will be done. The manner by which Christ will fulfill His words is found at the Last Supper, when Christ again references His Body and Blood but reveals them to be present in the Bread and Wine used in the Pasch ceremony. Christ is here instituting the sacrifice of the New Law and His declarative words are words of consecration. You can find this institution in full context within the Gospels: St. Matthew chapter 26, St. Mark chapter 14, and St. Luke chapter 22. Even St. Paul speaks of it in 1 Corinthians 11:27-29. The Catholic Church uses these exact words and actions of Jesus which He commissioned his disciples, the leaders of His Church, to do also in order to enact this same sacrament every time the sacrament is celebrated.
How is the altar prepared for holy communion?
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As an altar server, I have done it many times.
# Bring the chalice or book (Whatever is on the side you are currently on) to the altar. If you bring the book first, go to the other side and bring the chalice to the altar. Place the book out of the way for now.
# Then, you take off the veiling and the tent (The wedge-like thing). # You take everything, (My priest puts the key inside the tent) such as the corporal (Large folded cloth) out of the tent. # You set up the tent on the right side so that it stands up. (The design should face the congregation.
# You take the veil/cloth that covers the chalice and fold it neatly, and then you place it behind the tent. # Take the corporal and place it in the centre of the altar. Open it, there should be a marking (Such as a cross). If you see that the design is on the back and not fully visible, flip the half-opened corporal and then open the remaining. # Bring the book close to the corporal so that Father can read better. Put out the microphone if there is one. # Place the paten (Plate holding the unconsecrated host) on the centre of the corporal. # Take the purificator (The cloth that comes with the chalice set) and set it on the right of the corporal. # Take the chalice and set it close to the purificator. Place the square shaped thing (I don't know the name) on top of the chalice to stop the dust from getting on.
You should ask your priest to teach you if you are an altar server.
How often do catholics take communion?
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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.
How is the Eucharist performed?
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Our Lord promised,
"he who eats my flesh and drinks my blood has life everlasting and i will raise him up on the last day". (John 6:5 )
Who are the Catholics that are not in communion with the pope?
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Not Catholic?
To be clear, every Catholic must respect and be loyal to the Pope. However, you can respectfully disagree with any disciplinary decisions, or have qualms with his personal life.
For instance, in the past there have been some pretty awful Popes who led very scandalous lives. Many of the faithful Catholics did not approve of his personal life, but they remained loyal to his teachings in regard to the Catholic faith.
So if by "not support" you mean rejecting the doctrinal teachings of the Pope, then they are pretty much rejecting the Catholic faith and aren't Catholic.
But if by "not support" you mean disapproving of personal life or decisions in regards to Church law or other matter unrelated to the Magesterium, then that is okay and they are still Catholic.
What is a communion bread holder called?
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In our church, (Roman Catholic) the bread holder is called a Eucharistic Minister. The person holding the cup of wine has this name also.
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In the Roman Catholic Church, the answer above (a Eucharistic ---- also called an Extraordinary ---- Minister) is the title of the person who DISTRIBUTES the body and/or blood of Christ.
When Holy Communion is distributed in a place other than the church (hospital, home, nursing home, etc.), the case in which the Host is carried is called a pyx.
Why does communion have to be blessed by an ordained pastor in the Baptist Church?
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This is simply a tradition for this faith. Someone decided to do it from the begining of their religion.
This is not simply tradition. The bible speaks of God setting apart some for teaching, some for preaching and other roles. The clergy are set apart for word and sacrament. This is a fulfilling of the scripture and is to be emphasized as different from a love feast. Love feast are meals by Christians.
What is the difference between the liturgy of the word and the liturgy of the Eucharist?
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The Liturgy of the Word consists of the readings (One Old Testament reading, one reading from one of the letters [on Sundays and solemn feast days], and one from the Gospel). These are often followed by the Homily (An exhortation or explanation from the priest).
The Liturgy of the Eucharist consists mainly of the consecration and Eucharistic Prayers. Followed by Communion.
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Catholic AnswerThe Liturgy of the Word, the first half of the Mass (Eucharist) is when Our Blessed Lord is instructing you through proclamations of His Word in the Scriptures, and in the explanation of it through His priest giving the homily. The Second part of the Mass is the Liturgy of the Eucharist when Our Blessed Lord comes in His Body and Blood, Soul and Divinity, to give you the graces you need to go out and lead a Christian life. Because this is so holy, it is God, Himself: this is the reason that we can never receive Holy Communion in a state of sin, and must always go to confession before receiving Our Blessed Lord in the Most Holy Eucharist.from
The Catechism of the Catholic Church, second edition, English translation 1994
1324 The Eucharist is the "source and summit of the Christian life." (Lumen Gentium 11) "The other sacraments, and indeed all ecclesiastical ministries and works of the apostolate, are bound up with the Eucharist and are oriented toward it. For in the blessed Eucharist is contained the whole spiritual good of the Church, namely Christ himself, our Pasch." (Presbyterorum ordinis 5)
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1364 In the New Testament, the memorial takes on a new meaning. When the Church celebrates the Eucharist, she commemorates Christ's Passover, and it is made present: the sacrifice Christ offered once for all on the cross remains every present. (Cf. Heb 7:25-27) As often as the sacrifice of the Cross by which 'Christ our Pasch has been sacrifice' is celebrated on the altar, the work of our redemption is carried out. (Lumen Gentium 3; cf. 1 Cor 5:7)
What does holy communion mean for non conformists?
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Holy communion ? . . . . . . . . . for non conformists ? . . . . . . What do you mean ? Do you mean does holy communion have any meaning for irreligious or non-religious people ? The answer is nothing at all. It never does anything for a conformist and it does nothing at all for a conformist. It is simply something that Jesus asked his disciples to do ie. remember me !
What is a sentence for communion?
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A sentence for communion: Even on their first meeting, the new lovers found themselves in deep communion, gazing into one another's eyes.
What is importance of Eucharist celebration?
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from Pocket Catholic Dictionary by John A. Hardon, S.J., Doubleday c 1980, 1985
Eucharist. The true Body and Blood of Jesus Christ, who is really and substantially present under the appearances of bread and wine, in order to offer himself in the sacrifice of the Mass and to be received as spiritual food in Holy Communion. It is called Eucharist, or "thanksgiving", because at its institution at the Last Supper Christ "gave thanks," and by this fact it is the supreme object and act of Christian gratitude to God.
Although the same name is used, the Eucharist is any one or all three aspects of one mystery, namely the Real Presence, the Sacrifice, and Communion. As Real Presence, the Eucharist is Christ in His abiding action of High Priest, continuing now to communicate the graces He merited on Calvary; and as Communion, it is Christ coming to enlighten and strengthen the believer by nourishing his soul for eternal life.
from The Catechism of the Catholic Church, second edition, English translation 1994
The Sacrament of the Eucharist
1323 "At the Last Supper, on the night he was betrayed, our Savior instituted the Eucharistic sacrifice of his Body and Blood. This he did in order to perpetuate the sacrifice of the cross throughout the ages until he should come again, and so to entrust to his beloved Spouse, The church, a memorial of his death and resurrection: a sacrament of love, a sign of unity, a bond of charity, a Paschal banquet 'in which Christ is consumed, the mind is filled with grace, and a pledge of future glory is give to us.'" (Sacrasanctum concilium 47)
I. The Eucharist--Source and Summit of Ecclesial Life
1324 The Eucharist is "the source and summit of the Christian life." (Lumen Gentium 11) The other sacraments, and indeed all ecclesiastical ministries and works of the apostolate, are bound up with the Eucharist and are oriented toward it. For in the blessed Eucharist is contained the whole spiritual good of the Church, namely Christ himself, our Pasch." (Presbyterorum ordinis 5)
1325 "The Eucharist is the efficacious sign and sublime cause of that communion in the divine life and that unity of the People of God by which the church is kept in being. It is the culmination both of God's action sanctifying the world in Christ and of the worship men offer to Christ and through him to the Father in the Holy Spirit." (Congregation of Rites, instruction, Eucharisticum mysterium 6.)
1326 Finally, by the Eucharistic celebration we already unite ourselves with the heavenly liturgy and anticipate eternal life, when God will be all in all. (Cf. 1 Cor 15:28.)
1327 In brief, the Eucharist is the sum and summary of our faith: "Our way of thinking is attuned to the Eucharist, and the Eucharist in turn confirms our way of thinking." (St. Irenaeus, Adv. Haeres. 4, 18, 5:J.P. Migne, ed., Patrologia Graeca {Paris, 1857-1866} 7/1, 1028.)
How does a 14 year old go about receiving first holy communion in the catholic church?
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Go to your local Catholic Church and ask them this question. I do know that once a month a mass is said with communion so you could attend that mass and have communion with the body of the church.
What is the eucharist made from?
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It is basically wheat, flour, and water for the wafers. The mix is flattened, cut into circles, and baked lightly. Wine is typically grape juice. Both are blessed--consecrated-- as being the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ.
What is the names of the sacraments at the service of communion?
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The sacraments at the Service of Communion is from the Catechism, the header for Chapter Three of Part Two: Question 1533 names Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist as the Sacraments of Initiation. In 1544 It mentions two other sacraments, Holy Orders and Matrimony directed towards the salvation of others. These five sacraments are "at the Service of Communion".
