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As of current times, the RC church does not recognize nor practice 'open communion' with other religions. Their belief is that this would imply that all Christian churches are 'united as one' which in their eyes is not so.
Most other Christian/Protestant churches welcome any RC parishioner with open arms to participate in Holy Communion. As long as the person believe that Jesus Christ is their Savior, they are welcome to share in this Holy meal.
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∙ 16y ago
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∙ 13y agoWhen the Priest says the Words of Consecration (This is my Body...This is my Blood) the bread and wine become, truly and totally, the Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity of Our Lord Jesus Christ. It may look, smell, and taste like mere bread and wine, but those elements have become Our Lord.
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∙ 10y agoAfter the Liturgy of the Word, comes the Liturgy of the Eucharist. It is during the Liturgy of the Eucharist that we receive the Body of Christ (Holy Communion). After having received First Holy Communion, you are allowed to go up near the altar and receive the Body of Christ.
Process:
A hymn is sung during this process, usually on Sundays.
People from the pews go up to receive Holy Communion by either placing the right hand on top of their left (palms up) and receive the Eucharist by hand OR you can open you mouth, stick out your tongue, and receive the Eucharist by mouth.
Before the priest gives you the Eucharist, he holds it up to you saying, "The Body of Christ." and you are to respond "Amen."
Eat the Eucharist right away, and especially if you had it in your hand do not just walk away with it.
Go back to your pew and kneel down to pray your Thanksgiving.
***DO NOT RECEIVE THE EUCHARIST IF YOU ARE NOT CATHOLIC AND/OR HAVE NOT RECEIVED FIRST COMMUNION***
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∙ 14y agoThat it was the time that Jesus instituted the Eucharist.
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∙ 12y agoNo, Catholics do not 'take' communion. That is Protestant terminology. Catholics receive communion. It is given to us freely by God. We do not have to 'take' it.
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∙ 10y agoTaking communion in the Catholic church is when wine and a cracker are given to a churchgoers. It is said that the wine and cracker represent the blood of Christ.
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Taking your Holy Communion?
Catholics do not take communion, they receive communion.
What churches do not take holy communion?
Catholics do not TAKE Holy Communion, they may only RECEIVE it from a priest or a licensed Eucharistic Minister.
Why can't unbaptized Catholics receive communion?
Until they are baptized, they are not Catholics. Only Catholics may receive communion in the Catholic Church.
Why do Church of England churches let Catholics take communion?
The Church of England allows Catholics, and I presume others, to receive communion out of a "spirit of Ecumenism." Whilst they allow this, a Catholic should not partake of communion with any "church" which is not in communion with Rome; as to do so, is an explicit consent to the believes and teachings of said "church." Please see the link below for a full explanation as to why it is wrong for Catholics to receive communion in a Church not in communion with Rome.
Do you have to be baptized to take communion?
Catholics do not 'take' communion, they 'receive' communion. Yes, you must be a baptized Catholic to receive communion in a Catholic Church. Also, you must have undergone instruction and received your First Holy Communion.
Do all Churches do Holy Communion?
Only Christians and Catholics do.
Do Catholics drink alcohol?
Yes, and they use wine at communion.
Who can't receive the Eucharist?
In the Catholic Church non Catholics may not receive communion without a special dispensation from the Bishop. Catholics in the state of serious sin may not receive communion.
What comes to us in communion?
In communion Catholics receive the body and blood of Christ under the form of bread and wine.
Why do Catholics act reverently when they go to receive Holy Communion?
Catholics believe that communion bread has been turned into the Body of Christ during the Mass, so that is why they go up to the alter reverently.
Can Catholic women take Holy Communion after she marries and divorces an orthodox man?
The bible teaches to divorce only if your spouse has committed adultery so if the reason you divorced was for some other reason other than your spouse committing adultery, and you did it with full knowledge that it is bad, you have committed a mortal sin. And if you have committed a mortal sin, you are not eligible to receive Holy Communion. Any ways, to be on the safe side, if you have already divorced for some other reason, you should go to confession before receiving Holy Communion if you knew it was bad OR not.
Do other religions besides catholics take communion?
Yes, other religions that take communion are Orthodox Christianity, Protestants (Anglican, Lutheran, Baptist, Mennonites, Anabaptists, Reformed, Presbyterian, United Methodist), and Restorationists (Jehova's Witness, Latter-Day Saints, Seventh Day Adventists, Branch Davidian Seventh Day Adventists).
