An unknown number. No survey asking such a question has been made, nor is it likely there will be one.
Roman Catholic AnswerAlthough there is no census out there, it has been reported that the number is huge, as in over half of all Catholics are so poorly educated in their faith as to be virtually indistinguishable from protestants on such matters as the Most Holy Eucharist.Anglican Catholics and Roman Catholics share many beliefs and practices, such as the belief in the Trinity and the sacraments. However, key differences include the role of the Pope, the understanding of the Eucharist, and the view on the authority of tradition. Anglican Catholics do not recognize the Pope as the head of the Church, have a more symbolic view of the Eucharist, and place a greater emphasis on scripture over tradition.
The frequency of receiving the Eucharist varies by individual and denomination. In the Roman Catholic Church, it is recommended to receive the Eucharist at least once a year during the Easter season, but Catholics are encouraged to receive it more frequently, ideally at every Mass attended. Other Christian denominations may have different guidelines or practices regarding the frequency of receiving the Eucharist.
Yes, Catholics adopted many pagan tradition. They were very open to new traditions as long as they kept the Gospel, Eucharist, and the Homily.
The great sacrament (also called Holy Communion or Eucharist) varies from denomination to denomination. The catholics believe that the bread and wine truly become the body and blood of Christ. They believe that it renews them spiritually and it helps them to remember Christ's sacrifice on the cross. Many protestants look at it as a symbol of the sacrifice.
Only Catholics celebrate the Eucharist. Catholics believe that Jesus is truly present under the appearances of bread and wine. Other christian denominations may have a 'communion service' in which they reenact the Last supper, but they believe that the Eucharist is a symbol of Jesus, not truly Jesus Himself. As a Lutheran clergyman who celebrates the Eucharist every week, I was surprised to read the above answer. While there may be many different names for the Eucharist ('Holy Communion', 'The Lord's Supper', and so on) they are only names and they do not necessarily indicate the understanding of the particular denomination. Lutheran theology teaches 'the Real Presence' of Christ's body and blood - 'in, with, and under the bread and the wine. Rather than "Consubstantiation" or "Transubstantiation", Lutherans believe in a "sacramental union" - that is we eat both the bread and the flesh, we drink both wine and the blood. Like Roman Catholics, Lutherans certainly do not teach that the Eucharist is nothing more than a symbolic meal, but rather that it is the real reception of the body and blood of our Lord.
He may be waiting you to respond with 'Amen' when he says 'The Body of Christ.' If you do not respond he may think you do not believe in the True Presence of the Lord in the Eucharist. Too many Catholics today do not really know how to receive communion.
Here are just some :) It is commanded of us by God when He asks us to keep holy the Lord's day. This is where we receive Jesus in the Eucharist (body, blood, soul, and divinity), and receive graces to preach His word. The Eucharist is only received at Mass. It is when we gather as the Universal Church to pray for all in need, and have fellowship with one another. There are many many reasons. Feel free to ask any parishoner or priest for more elaboration :))
If they are not in a state of serious sin, Catholics may receive communion every time they assist at Mass for a maximum of twice per day. However, if a Catholic receives communion twice during the day on Saturday and then go to the anticipated Mass on Saturday evening, they may receive a third time since that is considered a Sunday Mass.
A good number yes. A good number of people in all US states are catholics. By no means are all californians catholics. But many many are.
The Archdiocese of Chicago serves 2.3 million Catholics.
Those who convert to Catholicism are looking for the Truth and the Truth exists in the Catholic Church. Christ is there in the form of the Eucharist. He is totally there. That is the reason why Catholics not only receive Him in communion but also worship in Adoration when the Eucharist is placed in a Monstrance for private meditation. John 6:60 "Then many of his disciples who were listening said, "This saying is hard:who can accept it?" And because many could not accept that this was His Body and His Blood, they left Jesus. Interestingly, He did not run after them. He meant what He had said. If it was just bread and wine when consumed, He would have told them that they had misunderstood but He didn't correct Himself. And if it was just bread and wine, there would have been no reason for them to have left in the first place. This is the Truth of the Catholic Church; Christ lives in the Eucharist. You cannot be a Catholic unless you accept the Eucharist as the Body and Blood of Christ.
Jesus had 12 deciphers as far as catholics know .this is what i was taught yours thomas ,m mc kenna