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Yes they eat bread and wine as a symbol for Jesus Christ's body- the bread and the blood as the wine, it is a resemblance of the last meal.
Roman Catholic Answer: No, during the Mass, specifically during the Eucharist prayer, the bread and wine turn into the Body and Blood of Christ by a miracle of God. Although the appearance remains the same, the entire substance of bread is gone, and the only substance remaining is that of Jesus, Body and Soul, Humanity and Divinity. Likewise with the wine. Jesus was VERY emphatic about this, read the sixth chapter of St. John's gospel. The Jews were upset as cannibalism and any kind of drinking blood was absolutely forbidden and they objected strenuously to His statement that this was His Body and Blood and had to be eaten. Instead of calming them down and telling them It was only a symbol, Jesus reinforced His teaching that IT was actually His Body and Blood - several times - to the point where his disciples actually left him, they were so scandalized. Jesus, instead of calling them back, turned to his apostles, and asked if they also wanted to leave!
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Yes, Roman Catholic churches typically eat bread during the sacrament of the Eucharist or Holy Communion. The bread, known as the host, is believed to be transformed into the body of Christ during the Mass. It is given to the faithful as a symbol of their union with Christ and the community of believers.
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What are the Biblical references of similarities between the Anglican Church and the Roman Catholic Church?
Both churches partake in communion. The breaking of the bread is symbolic of the biblical Lordâ??s Supper. They commemorate the death and resurrection of Christ.
Can Catholics receiving communion at an Episcopal become transubstantiated?
The bread and wine consecrated by a Catholic priest is transubstantiated to the body and blood of Christ. Although the catholic church respects the EPISCOPAL church which is very close in its teachings, there are subtle differences in the meaning of Eucharist and therefore transubstantiation is a prime doctrine of the Catholic church ( and some orthodox churches) only.
What are some characteristics of the Anglican church?
Anglicans do not recognise the Pope as the Head of the Church. Most do not accept the transubstantiation of the bread and wine at the mass (Holy Communion) into the actual body and blood of Christ, but regard them as symbolic instead. Anglicans on the whole do not pray to saints, do not regard the Virgin Mary with the same veneration as Catholics, do not require their priests to be celibate, do not believe in the non-scriptural ideas of purgatory or limbo. In the Anglican Church, any visitor who would normally receive Holy Communion in a different church (whether or not it is Anglican, Catholic, Methodist, Baptist, URC or whatever) are welcome to receive the bread and wine in an Anglican church. In a Catholic Church, one must be a Catholic if one is to be invited to receive. In an Anglican church all receive the bread and wine; in a Catholic Church only the bread is normally received by the members of the congregation.
What is the belief that bread and wine change to Jesus' body and blood called?
This is called Transubstantiation. In the Catholic Church it is believed to be a literal transformation, although the bread and wine do not change in appearance or physical properties. In the Protestant Churches it is generally believed to be symbolic.
I am a Catholic by birth but I don't go to Church on Sundays and would like to know what other church could I go to and not feel bad?
Haha...no other church! You have the opportunity to see bread turn in to Christ every Sunday and you want to go to another church? No other church has what the Catholic church has. I don't think you realize how special the Holy Mass is. It is a mortal sin to miss mass on Sunday. (In a ROMAN CATHOLIC church.)
What is a Protestant Church?
How long is a piece of string? The protestant church is incredibly diverse. For most, the interior is simliar - or the same - as a Roman Cathoic church but with slight differences. There will be, at one end, an altar (called more a communion table, or 'Lord's table' in protestant churches) a communion rail, a pulpit, a lectern from where The Bible is read, pews or seats, and some means of making music - usually an organ. At the other end, near the door, is a font for baptism. These are the basics, but there are variations. For example, in a Methodist Church (and some other protestant denominations), the pulpit is usually the central focal point rather than the communion table, as Methodists regard the Word and teaching through the sermon as more important than the sacrament of Holy Communion. In Baptist churches the font is replaced with a baptistry - a deep well in the floor where baptism by full immersion is practised. In high church Anglicanism the church wil resemble almost exactly a Roman Catholic church with all the basic features with the addition of altar lamps, and an aumbry or tabernacle where the conscecrated bread and wine is stored. Low church Anglicanism will have churches that are more simple and more like methodist churches. Many of the oldest Anglican churches are identical with Roman catholic churches as they were of courses, Roman catholic churches before the split with Rome in the 15th C. But whatever is inside the church building, let's not forget that the Church is actually the people and not the building. In my locality in the UK, we have churches meeting in ancient buildings dating from the 11th century and before, in modern purpose built buildings, in cinemas, schools and even a pub(bar). It's the quality of the worship that matters, and what goes on in a person's heart, than what is inside a man-made building.
What is a communion bread holder called?
In our church, (Roman Catholic) the bread holder is called a Eucharistic Minister. The person holding the cup of wine has this name also. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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.
What special box do you store eucharistic bread?
Roman Catholic AnswerThe Tabernacle is usually at the front of the Church, it used to be on the High Altar in the middle of the sanctuary, and the Vatican is trying to get more modern Churches to return the Tabernacle to its place of honor. For more information about Tabernacles, their history, etc. see the links below:
What has the author John Coventry written?
John Coventry has written: 'The breaking of bread' -- subject(s): Lord's Supper, Catholic Church 'The breaking of bread' -- subject(s): Lord's Supper, Catholic Church
What is the difference between Coptic Christians and Catholic Christians?
Roman Catholics follow the Roman Rite and subscribe to a Western spirituality (more scholastic thinking). Whereas Coptic Catholics follow the Alexandrian Rite, subscribe to an Eastern (Eastern European, not Oriental) spirituality (more mystic thinking), and are their own sui iurus Church; both the Roman Catholics and the Coptic Catholics (as well as the other 21 Eastern Catholic Churches) are in full communion with the Roman Pontiff (the Pope).
What year did the Catholic church start distributing the Blood of Christ to the congregation?
It was done for both bread and wine until 1280 AD; then theologians were nervous that people would spill the wine, so the wine stopped. After Vatican II it was reinstated in the Roman Rite in 1970. It took many churches longer to adapt to that.
Definition of transubstantiantion?
(especially in the Roman Catholic Church) the conversion of the substance of the Eucharistic elements into the body and blood of Christ at consecration, only the appearances of bread and wine still remaining.
