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Why do protestants use crackers and grape juice during communion?
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What happens in a communion service?
communion = we drink wine(actually grape juice cocktail) as a symbol of Jesus' blood and we eat bread(actually small crackers) which symbolizes Jesus' body. The last Supper.
What is a communion cup?
It is a cup that holds the wine or grape juice that represents the Blood of Christ. It is used during the celebration of the Eucharist, Lord's Supper, or Holy Communion. All three terms are used and their use depends on the church that is celebrating the sacrament.
Did you eat peanut butter today?
No. I did, with grape jelly and crackers as a mid-morning snack.
Do all denominations use wine for communion?
No , they use new wine which is pure grape juice.
Why is it easier to eat a grape than to eat a cracker?
Because grapes are juicy and easier to bite into. Saline crackers are hard and crunchy. :p
What is the proper way to serve communion in a baptist church?
We do not receive communion. Sometimes on special occasions, like Easter, they give the adults wine, but I do not know if that is for every church. I do not think this is the same for every church. Most churches do receive communion on a weekly or monthly basis.
What do Christians celebrate at holy communion?
Jesus asked his diciples to eat bread and wine to celebrate his life, and Christians still do it today. But the wine is usually substituted with grape juice. Bread represents Jesus's skin, and wine (grape juice) represents his blood.
Do Mennonite people drink alcohol?
As a denomination, No. Most fundamental protestant denominations abstain from Alcohol. Some use it in Communion but most use grape juice.
Who makes communion wine?
Any wine manufacturer can make communion wine. There is no liturgical requirement for Communion Wine to be made a certain way of by a certain vineyard. However, there are many wine manufacturers that specialize in bottling "Communion" wine. Some Christian churches even use grape juice rather than wine. Each pastor can choose the style and taste of the wine that they use in communion. some choose a red whine, other white, some are sweet while others are dry.
What are the things and places in the church?
Each church is different, but there are some things you can find in many churches. Keep in mind that there are many different faiths and denominations. Each of these will have their own unique items.Pulpit: A raised stand where the sermon is givenCollection plate: Passed around for donationsCommunion plates: Passed around to take wine/grape juice and small crackers off of as part of a communion ceremony.Alter: Where the communion is blessedSacristy: Room where items for mass are keptCandlesCrucifix: Symbol of the cross, sometimes with ChristConfessional: Where people go for confessionBaptismal: An area set aside to fill with water for baptisms
During the Havdalah service does it matter if you have wine or grape juice?
No
Crops grown in Connectcut during colonial times?
grape bannans
