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No with a few limited exceptions. The Catholic Church's Code of Cannon Law, specifically Cannon 844 details exactly when, and from whom, a Catholic may receive the Sacraments. Section 1 states: "Catholic ministers may lawfully administer the sacraments only to Catholic members of Christ's faithful, who equally may lawfully receive them only from Catholic ministers, except as provided in §2, 3 and 4 of this canon and in can. 861 §2" [which pertains to Baptism]. Sections 2, 3 & 4 provide the exceptions to this law and pertain primarily to emergency situations when no Catholic priest is available, i.e., the battlefield when eminent death is expected. In such a situation, a Catholic may receive the Sacraments (e.g., Eucharist & Anointing of the Sick/"last rights") from a minister the Catholic Church considers to have valid sacraments. The primary Churches that the Catholic Church would consider fall into this category would be: the Eastern Orthodox Churches, Armenian Apostolic, Coptic, possibly a few others). However, in general, no Catholic can just decide to attend a non-Catholic (i.e., Protestant) church and receive Holy Communion. Such churches would include the Lutherans, Episcopalian/Anglican, Presbyterian, etc. For a Catholic to receive communion in these Christian churches (not in full-communion with The Catholic Church), it would be considered a "mortal sin" for the Catholic to do such a thing and he/she would need to be reconciled back to the Catholic Church in the Sacrament of Reconciliation/Penance.
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Is it ok to take communion at other churches?
.Catholic AnswerCertainly not, first of all, one may never TAKE Holy Communion. One may only RECEIVE Holy Communion, and that only in a Catholic Church and IF one has been to Confession recently. Given those conditions, yes, one may receive Holy Communion at another Catholic Church; certainly not at any heretical sect nor at one of our separated brethren. The former, the various protestant denominations are not actually "Churches" having no valid priesthood, no valid sacraments, etc. To participate in one of their services is to apostatize and to declare that you are no longer a Catholic. The later, the Orthodox Churches, the old Catholic Churches, Polish National Churches, and chapels run by St. Pius X priests are all in schism and are not in inter-communion with the Catholic Church.
Are the Episcopal First Communion papers valid in a Catholic Church?
No, the person would have to undergo instructions and receive their First Communion in the Catholic Church. The theologies concerning the Eucharist of the two Churches diverges considerably.
Why do some churches use leavened bread at communion?
Some churches use leavened bread for Communion because they believe the appropriate bread for the Lord's Supper is the common bread of the local community. Other churches use unleavened bread in recognition of the Jewish feast of Passover, which was the occasion at which Jesus first instituted the rite of Communion. Each choice is supported by valid but differing theological viewpoints.
Can Catholic receive Holy Communion in other churches which believe in transubstantiation of the Eucharist?
Catholic AnswerNo, most other churches either do not believe in transubstantiation or do not have valid orders. The few exceptions would be the Orthodox, or schismatic groups such as the Saint Pius X society. In an emergency (I am thinking imminent death here) one might be able to receive the sacraments from them, but you would have to check with your local pastor on that one, and then it would only be if there was no hope of reaching a Catholic priest before death.
Can a 10 year old receive his First Holy Communion in the Catholic Church if he was not baptized in the Catholic Church?
Of course, as long as he has received a valid baptism.
What is the difference between catholic churches and church of England?
The principal difference is that Roman Catholic churches are ultimately loyal to the Pope, and Church of England churches are ultimately loyal to the English sovereign.
Can a catholic receive communion in Greek orthodox church?
No they cannot. The Orthodox Chruch and Catholic Church are not in communion with one another and are not able to receive the Eucharist at other churches legitmately. -UPDATE- In the past few years this practice has been changed. Orthodox believers can now receive communion in a Roman Catholic Church and Roman Catholics can now receive communion in an Orthodox Church, however either should only be done in a time of necessity. Great strides are being made in bringing the two churches back together again as it was in the beginning. Catholics will give communion to an Orthodox but an Orthodox is not supposed to take communion anywhere but in the Orthodox Church. I have yet to see communion given to a Catholic in an Orthodox church. If you are not baptised Orthodox you are not given the Holy Mystery in the Orthodox Church. In my church, the Priest will not give communion to anyone unless they have had confession, and will certainly not give communion to ANYONE, not even a Catholic, if they are not Orthodox. It is not allowed.
Can a non-Catholic receive Holy Communion at a Catholic service?
Generally, the answer is no. However, certain circumstances may allow for it. 1) Roman Catholics who do not have access to a Roman Catholic Mass may receive communion from Orthodox churches. However, most Orthodox churches have rules that they can not give Roman Catholics communion. 2) In danger of death, a Roman Catholic can receive communion from another church with valid sacraments, for example, any of the Orthodox churches. 3)Roman Catholics can not receive communion while attending Protestant religious services.generally no, since they have not been baptized in the faith of that particular Christian group.
What two churchs have the most in common with the Catholic Church?
The Eastern Orthodox Church is first most similar to the Catholic Church but I am not sure which other church is the most similar. I am thinking it is the Anglican church but I am not entirely certain on that..AnswerThe Old Catholic Church, and the Polish National Church, both of which broke from the Church after Vatican Council I; along with the Eastern Orthodox Church are the only Churches that can be so called as they still have valid Orders (they still have a valid priesthood and sacraments). The Anglican "church" is the protestant communion that looks most like the Catholic Church.
Can a confirmed Episcopalian convert to the Catholic Church without having to be confirmed again?
Yes. While the catholic church recognizes the Baptism as valid it does not recognize the Confirmation as valid, since it requires administration by a priest having received the valid sacrament of holy orders. While the Catholic Church and Episcopal Church are close in tradition and both have seven sacraments, only Baptism is considered as valid.
Is there a Catholic Church that is not in full union with the Roman Catholic Church?
Well there are different types of Catholic Church such as the Ukcranian Catholic Church it is different such as they dipp the Body of Christ into the Blood of Christ and you are to receive it in the mouth from a golden spoon. Also the priests are allowed to be married. Although I believe that is wrong to be married and be a priest that is the way they do it. But although they are still under the ruling of the Holiness Pope Benedict the 16th. :-] hope this answers! God Bless!Anglican Catholic Answer!There are many Catholic Churches that are not in Communion with the Roman Catholic Church!.The Polish National Catholic Church for one, as well the Utrecht Old Catholic Church. There are also the Churches we know as Orthodox and some might say the Oriental Orthodox Churches as well. There are the original Continuing Anglican Churches . These are the ones I know of there might be more!Another Catholic Answer,Their are only two true Churches, the Eastern Orthodox, and the Roman Catholic Church, regardless of what they call themselves, if they are not among those two, they lack valid apostolic succession.
Can a Protestant receive communion in a Catholic church?
Catholic Answer No. First of all, Methodists do not have the Eucharist, they have a memorial service that they commemorate the Last Supper but they do not believe that it actually is the Body and Blood of Christ. Secondly, any real, active participation in a Protestant service in their church is not permitted to a Catholic as we have the fullness of Christ's revelation and we are supposed to be bringing the truth to them and bring them back to the Church, not showing support for error. But they have been baptised, and thus are Christians, so we must show respect and brotherly love, concern, etc.: NOT support for the errors.
