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Communion is highly regarded in the Lutheran Church as a sacrament. It is rich with meaning and, with baptism, is considered one of the most important Christian blessings. Lutherans adhere to the ancient understanding of Holy Communion as a means of grace by which Jesus makes himself truly and spiritually present to the Church. The communicant accepts the true body and blood for food and drink for the forgiveness of sins. It is a blessing which bestows and signifies unity amongst Christians. The blessing or merit is not in the eating or drinking, but in the act of God "coming to us" through the physical, tangible earthly elements of bread and wine. Lutherans prepare for communion with prayer, confession and reconciliation, and sometimes fasting. The liturgy of the Lutheran Church is centered around two high points which are 1. the hearing of the Word (Law and Gospel) and 2. the sharing of the meal (Holy Communion.)
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What does a special minister of Holy Communion do?
A special minister of holy communion is a lay person who is given the opportunity to help the priest or presider in a Mass to distribute Holy Communion. A special minister of holy communion may also give holy communion to the sick.
Who is in the communion of holy people?
The Catholic Church is the 'communion of holy people.'
Are there godparents for Holy Communion?
No, there are no Godparents nor sponsors for First Holy Communion.
What does the Church of England call the holy communion?
Holy Communion, you answered it yourself ;)
What is the difference between Catholic Holy Communion and Pentecostal Communion with respect to a child's first holy communion?
Quite simply, the bread and wine received at a Pentecostal church would not be Holy Communion.
Taking your Holy Communion?
Catholics do not take communion, they receive communion.
What significance does first communion bread hold in the Catholic sacrament of Holy Eucharist?
The first communion bread in the Catholic sacrament of Holy Eucharist symbolizes the body of Jesus Christ. It is a sacred and symbolic element that represents the unity of believers with Christ and the community of the Church.
What is the next sacrament after the holy communion?
In the Catholic Church, the next is traditionally Confirmation.
What are three names for the Holy Communion?
the Eucharist; Holy Communion; the Lord's Supper
How does holy communion link to baptism?
You have to be baptized before you can partake the communion.
What is the first holy communion?
It is the First time you receive Holy Communion. You need to be of proper age, be baptised, and know all the facts of Holy Communion (Such as the real presence of Christ) to receivel presence of Christ though.
When is it not okay to take communion?
It is not okay for someone to receive Holy Communion in a Catholic Church if he or she:1) is not Catholic2) is excommunicated3) is not in union with the Catholic Church and everything she teaches4) is not in the state of grace5) has not observed the proper fast before the reception of Holy Communion.If any one or more of these factors is present that person must not receive Holy Communion.
