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In Catholic and Orthodox churches, the doctrine holding that the bread and wine of the Eucharist are transformed into the body and blood of Jesus, although their appearances remain the same. This view is generally not held by the majority of Protestant denominations. Even the members of the Anglican community are split on the issue.
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Why is the altar not as important to protestants as it is to catholics?
Catholics are especially reverent toward the altar because it is where the process of transubstantiation takes place. Transubstantiation is the process in which the gifts of bread and wine are transformed into the body and blood of Christ though the Holy Spirit. Protestants do not believe in transubstantiation. Instead, Protestants believe that the bread and wine are symbols for Christ's body and blood.
What don't Roman Catholics believe in medicine?
I am not sure what you mean by your question. Catholics do 'believe' in medicine.
Are Roman Catholic and Roman Pagan the same?
No, Roman Pagans believe(d) in many gods, whereas Catholics are monotheist.
What is protestant communion?
The body and blood of Christ received in remembrance of His death till He comes....most believe Christ is actually really present there with them but that the elements are merely symbolic, as opposed to Roman Catholics who believe the wafer actually becomes His flesh and the wine His physical blood (transubstantiation)
To whom Catholics believe?
Roman Catholic AnswerCatholics believe in Our Blessed Savior.
What is one of the main disputes between Protestants and Catholics transubstantiation?
Catholics believe that the elements of bread and wine become the actual body and blood of Christ during the consecration of the Mass. Protestants believe the elements are merely symbols of Christ body and blood.
Do Mexican Roman Catholics believe differently than Roman Catholics?
Roman Catholic AnswerNo, although different cultures, and different times have different emphasises and cultural traditions, all Catholics believe in the same thing and are united under the Holy Father in Rome.
What is the meaning of transubstantiation?
A change into another substance., The doctrine held by Roman Catholics, that the bread and wine in the Mass is converted into the body and blood of Christ; -- distinguished from consubstantiation, and impanation.
Why do catholic think bread and wine is symbolic?
Catholics believe in transubstantiation, that the bread and wine in the Eucharist is not symbolic but Christ's REAL PRESENCE-the body and blood of Christ.
What is the difference between Muslims and Roman Catholics?
The difference between Muslims and Roman Catholics is that the Muslims pray to Allah and read the Quran. They believe if the submit their whole lives to Allah, they will experience true freedom. Roman Catholics pray to God and read the Holy Bible. Catholics believe the New Testament is the word of God.
What do Roman Catholics and Christians believe in?
Catholics are Christians and as such, believe in Jesus Christ, His Crucifixion, Death, Resurrection and Ascension, promising to come again.
What is the religion that Catholics believe?
A version of Christianity they call Roman Catholicism.
