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What happens when you take Holy Communion without being baptized?
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∙ 11y ago
No, it is not correct. Communion is restricted to baptized Catholics in a state of grace. When you receive communion you are stating that you are in 'full communion' with the Catholic Church and believe in the true presence of Jesus Christ in the Eucharist. That is the purpose of the recipient saying 'Amen!' when receiving the host.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 11y agoFirst of all, a person may never "take" Holy Communion, you may only receive Holy Communion. Secondly, St. Paul was very blunt about receiving Holy Communion in a state of sin - it causes death, even physical death at times, see 1 Corinthians 11:27-32. An unbaptized person is still in a state of original sin and has no life in them, to receive Holy Communion in such a state is a sacrilege.
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Some background first, though many Christian Churches celebrate the Eucharist/Communion or Lord's Supper, they seem to overlook the timeless significance of the Passover that Christ observed and gave new symbols for to continue to observe annually until His 2nd Coming.
The term "Eucharist" (Greek for 'giving thanks')came via men's interpretation of the passage of Luke 22:17-19: Please note Christ is keeping the Passover here:
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Then He took the cup, and gave thanks, and said,“Take this and divideitamong yourselves;
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for I say to you,
I will not drink of the fruit of the vine until the kingdom of God comes.”
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And He took bread, gave thanks and brokeit,and gaveitto them, saying,“This is My body which is given for you; do this in remembrance of Me.”
Similarly, the term "Communion" has been used by many Christian Churches and comes from a biblical use of the term here - (noting once again it is referring to the Passover):
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The cup of blessing which we bless, is it not the communion of the blood of Christ? The bread which we break, is it not the communion of the body of Christ?
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For we,thoughmany, are one breadandone body; for we all partake of that one bread.
Lastly, the term "Lord's Supper" is also used interchangeably with both Eucharist and Communion by many Christian Churches from Paul's using it here: note again the Passover
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Therefore when you come together in one place, it is not to eat the Lord’s Supper.
Paul used the Greek
expressionkuriakon deipnon
(literally, "a lordly meal") to tell the Corinthians that their shameful conduct at the common
meal prior to this ceremony did not constitute a Christian meal. Paul is explaining the 'traditions' Christians should follow, which includes the Passover of simple bread and wine and washing of the feet (John 13:1-17) to be observed annually to remember the Lord Jesus:
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Now I praise you, brethren, that you remember me in all things and keep the traditions just as I deliveredthemto you
So with the above explanation, outside a particular Church, there is nothing that happens to one who respectfully observes the new symbols of the Passover Jesus gave us. The Christian is simply doing what our Lord told us to do and following His example until His 2nd Coming.
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Do you need to be biptised to receive communion?
Yes, you need to be baptized and Catholic to receive communion. If you are not baptized and are under age 8 you can be baptized with the permission of parent. If you are not baptized and are under 18 you will need to show an understanding of the sacrament before being baptized. If you are not baptized and are an adult you will need to attend classes and then be baptized and confirmed and receive communion at an Easter Vigil Mass.
Can you take Communion in a Catholic church before being baptized?
You may never "take" Holy Communion in a Catholic Church. You MAYonlyreceive Holy Communion after you have been baptized, and in the Latin Rite, made your First Confession.
What is more important holy communion or baptism and why is it more important?
Baptism is only Entering into a faith, religion, and family. Like and establishment or welcoming into the family of God. And being Catholic, Baptism usually happens when you are little. So it's more for the Parents, who make a promise, than it is for the individual who is being baptized. Communion is more important because that is the only way you can receive God's body and blood. But you can't have communion without first being Baptized, had your first reconciliation, and first communion. So, baptism is coming into the family/faith and important as a step to Communion, but Communion is God. It's like this baptism = front door of God's house Communion = Sitting next to God at the dinner table. Either way, both are important Sacraments.
Do churches baptize without being a member?
Yes. If you ask Christ in your heart. An your not an offical member of that church until your baptized. I got baptized at age 9. I'm 14 now. it's a great an blessing thing that happens to yourself.
Can you receive the sacraments in the Roman Catholic Church if you are baptised in Anglican church?
The Catholic church only recognizes one baptism, therefore, if you were baptized protestant, you do not get baptized again if you convert to Catholicism. You will, however, have to go through classes before being able to receive your first communion. If you do this as an adult, you attend RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults) and you will receive your communion and confirmation in the same mass.
What conditions must parents fufill in order to have their child baptized?
There are no biblical examples of infants being baptized. Read the book of acts and see what happens when someone becomes a Christian and is Baptized. The process should become very clear. Hear, Believe, Repent, Confess and then be baptized.
How can being baptized make a difference to your life?
Christians believe that being baptized means that you have been united with the holy spirit, as a result, you will make it into heaven because you have the spirit in you. There is no age limit for being baptized, but most people get baptized as babies.
What happens to the unused host after communion?
In the Church of Scotland I believe it is drunk by the elders and minister as cannot be thrown away after being sanctified
Did Martin Luther commit heresy?
if he was a baptized member of the church and he rejected an article of faith, then yes. if he rejected any article of faith without being a baptized member of the church then he is free of heresy.
What is rebaptized?
Being baptized again.
Is the first sacrament of Christian initiation the Eucharist?
Nobody can worthily celebrate the Eucharist without first receiving Baptism and Penance. In the Latin Rite, it is also necessary to receive Confirmation when one is old enough.
Can a child receive holy communion if not baptized?
Baptism is something that takes place in your heart not some old fogey trying to drown you, if you decide to be a follower of Jesus you are 'baptised' simply by accepting him as your master and absolute king. Baptism is sort of a symbolic and public version of giving your life to God but the true baptism has already taken place in your heart. If you feel you must have your head held held under water you can do it your self or have some old fogey try to drown you heh heh heh.Roman Catholic Answer: No, you can receive NOsacraments without Baptism. Baptism is a real being born again through water and the spirit as commanded by Jesus Christ. It makes you into a new being, a child of God. Until this takes place you are incapable of receiving any of the other sacraments. St. Paul warns of us in the Bible when he points out that many people are sick and even dying because they are receiving the Eucharist unworthily. An unworthy reception of Holy Communion would be without prior Baptism and Confession. An unworthy reception of Holy Communion is sacrilege, and a very grave sin.
