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I sure hope so, otherwise no one can receive communion, because The Bible says that
"all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;" (Romans 4:23)
The communion ceremony is a memorial of what Jesus Christ accomplished for us. The wine represents his blood that was shed for us for the forgiveness of sins.
I Corinthians 11:25
After the same manner also he took the cup, when he had supped, saying, this cup is the New Testament in my blood: this do ye, as oft as ye drink it, in remembrance of me.
The broken bread represents Jesus Christ's body, which was broken so that we could receive physical healing.
I Corinthians 11:24
and when he had given thanks, he brake it (the bread), and said, Take, eat: this is my body, which is broken for you: this do in remembrance of me.
I Peter 2:24
Who his own self bare our sins in his own body on the tree, that we, being dead to sins, should live unto righteousness: by whose stripes ye were healed.
The communion is to be done "in remembrance of" Jesus Christ and what God accomplished for us through him. So in essence, when you take communion, you are acknowledging that you that you have sinned, but you are thankful that Jesus Christ paid the price for your sins so you don't have to live in condemnation anymore. Communion lifts the burden of our sins from our shoulders so that we can walk upright, as sons of God, thankful for what He accomplished for us in Christ.
So please, do take communion and remember what Jesus Christ gave for you, and then leave knowing that your sins have been forgiven and try to be the best person you can be.
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∙ 15y agoIn the Catholic teaching, all Catholics are welcome to take communion at mass. However, a person with a mortal sin on their conscience is encouraged to receive reconciliation before consuming the eucharist. To answer literally: everyone falls short in one way or another, so if sinners could not receive communion, then no one could.
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∙ 10y agoNobody can "take" Holy Communion, they may only "receive" Holy Communion from a priest, deacon, or Extraordinary Minister. To receive Holy Communion in a state of sin is extremely dangerous to the point where St. Paul warned specifically about it. To receive the Body of Christ while in a state of mortal sin is itself a mortal sin and an act of sacrilege. Everyone who wishes to receive Holy Communion on a regular basis should start with making a habit of regular confession.
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∙ 12y agoIn Catholicism we do not 'take' communion, we 'receive' communion. If being a sinner would exclude people from communion, no one would be eligible to receive. We are all sinners. However, a person who has serious sins that have not been confessed should not receive communion.
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∙ 13y agoFor a person to have their sins forgiven they must go to reconciliation. Communion is what catholics do to strengthen their relationship with Jesus and God.
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Does a Catholic have to confess to a priest before communion?
If a Catholic has committed a mortal sin, then he must confess this sin to a priest in the Sacrament of Confession before he can receive Communion. If he has committed only venial sins, then he is free to receive Communion without going to Confession, and his reception of Communion will actually result in the forgiveness of those venial sins.
Should people living in sin be allowed to partake in holy communion?
Yes, as long as all the sins they have are venial (minor). Those living in mortal sin should go to confession before taking communion.
What type of sin will prohibit one from receiving Holy Communion?
Mortal sin. a example of a mortal sin could be murder, suicide, and more. Any sin that involves serious matter, knowledge, and consent of the will is mortal; then there is a venial sin. it is a less serious sin. You should still go to confession for either one of them though it is not strictly necessary for the remission of venial sin.
Why to Catholics have to confess?
The short answer is because they are required to, the longer answer is that Confession is a sacrament set up by God so that our post-Baptismal sin can be forgiven. Everyone, saving Our Blessed Lord, and His Mother, is a sinner before God. We cannot draw breath and not sin, even in the "perfect" who still commit inadvertent venial sin. We must receive Holy Communion as Our Blessed Lord told us point blank in the Gospel, that unless we receive Him in Holy Communion, there is no life in us. We may not receive Holy Communion in a state of sin, so God has provided the sacrament of reconciliation to us so that we may be worthy to receive Him in Holy Communion. Every Catholic should attend confession regularly, at least bi-weekly or monthly if you are receiving Holy Communion regularly, and once a year during Lent and Easter is absolutely required by the Church as the bare minimum to be a Catholic. To receive Holy Communion in a state of sin is perilous in the extreme as St. Paul points out, and incurs the additional sin of sacrilege.
What is the difference between Venial sin and mortal sin?
The difference of them is that the Venial sin is not really deadly,but the mortal sin is very grave.It also not allow you to enter heaven and purgatory but the eternal condemnation in hell,while the venial sin can put you to purgatory,not straight to heaven.
What are the two kinds of sin?
mortal and venial
What kind of sin is necessary to receive the sacrament of penance when?
You can receive the sacrament of Penance if you have any sin including not only mortal sins but venial sins as well. If you have sin, it is recommended but not necessary to receive the sacrament (Except for mortal sins where you must confess it)
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.
A sentence for venial?
The word venial is an adjective. He explained to her that it was a venial sin. Some synonyms include forgivable and allowable.
Are temptations Venial Sins?
According to Roman Catholicism, a venial sin (meaning "forgivable" sin) is a lesser sin that does not result in a complete separation from God and eternal damnation in Hell. A venial sin involves a "partial loss of grace" from God. Then, a temptation is the act of tempting or the condition of being tempted or something tempting or enticing. It can be a venial sin if you are thinking of doing it, but if you are just being tempted and not falls to it. it is not a venial sin. Thus, it depends upon the situation. Hope this helps.
What is the opposite of moral sin?
The opposite of moral is amoral. It means to be without morals.
What is An example of venial sin?
Punch someone
