What do you call the communion table in a church?

Answer 1

In Catholic Churches (and some other denominations) they call it the 'altar'. However, the term 'altar' suggests a sacrifice, as per the altar at the Temple in Jerusalem. in the Catholic Church, they believe that the sacrifice of Jesus is reenacted at each mass (communion service) , and therefore, for the, the term 'altar' is appropriate. The protestant churches, however, tend to follow scripture more and regard Jesus's sacrifice as a once-for-all sacrifice, as per Paul's teaching. Therefore they tend to call it simply the Communion Table or even the Lord's Table.

Answer 2

An altar. However protestants on the whole prefer the words 'communion table' as an altar was traditionally used for sacrifice. In the Catholic mass altar is used for the 're-sacrifice' of Christ in the mass. Protestants, however, regard as more important the Biblical references to Christ's sacrifice as a once-and-for-all event and therefore call it a communion table.

Answer 3

In christian religion it is called an Altar

Answer 4

catholic church communion table, what is it called

Answer 5

It is called the pulpit.

Answer 6

Communion presumably.