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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.
How long is a first communion?
If you are talking about the service, then it depends on the number of candidates receiving first holy communion. The children receiving the holy communion for the very first time normally have a skit or a play or a song at the end of the mass. So depending on all these the mass might last for and hour and a half.
Is taking Holy Communion in a Church better than doing it at home?
Catholic AnswerCatholics do not "take" Holy Communion, they "receive" it. And Church, usually at Mass, is the place and time to receive Our Blessed Lord in the Holy Eucharist. The only time to receive Holy Communion at home is if you are sick, and a priest, deacon, or duly appointed Extraordinary Minister of the Eucharist brings Him to you. Any other way or receiving Our Lord, unless specifically approved by your Bishop is not permitted by the Church. Finally, although it is still Holy Communion, it is infinitely better to receive Holy Communion during Mass both because a) just attending Mass, even without Holy Communion, is a great source of grace, b) and, believe it or not, being a Christian means being part of the Body of Christ. Being Christian is a corporate thing, you need to be worshipping with your fellow Christians, and receiving Holy Communion with them. So you are mistaken, it is not better to receive Holy Communion at home, and it is NEVER better to TAKE Holy Communion.
Can a Catholic receive Holy Communion when he arrives a little time before Holy Communion is distributed?
A priest from our parish said that one must be there at least in time for the Our Father to receive Holy Communion, but, in reality, you probably won't be denied Holy Communion if you arrived after the Our Father. Although you should not really even approach to receive if you are that late. If you have arrived that late, and it is a Sunday, you must either attend another Mass to fulfill your obligation or confess before receiving Holy Communion, as it is a mortal sin to miss a Sunday or Holy Day of Obligation Mass.
Why do you look forward to receiving your first Holy Communion?
A:There could be reasons of piety for looking forward to receiving your first communion. In many communities it is seen as part of growing up and being seen as more responsible. It is exciting to do something for the first time, and tension has built up as you prepare for this as a special occasion..AnswerYou should look forward to your first Holy Communion, because this is the first time that you are going to receive the actual Body and Blood of Jesus Christ our Lord. There is nothing, absolutely nothing, that comes even close to the graces and strength that you will receive in Holy Communion as long as you are receiving it worthily.
What is done directly after Communion in the Catholic Mass?
Roman Catholic AnswerFollowing Holy Communion there is usually a time for private thanksgiving for receiving Our Blessed Lord in Holy Communion. Then there is the final prayer, a blessing, and a dismissal. There may be announcements before the blessing.
What is a Holy Communion and what age do you receive it?
Most Catholic children receive their First Holy Communion when they reach the age of reason, about seven years of age. Communion is the receiving of the body and blood of Christ that have been transformed from simple bread and wine at the consecration of the Mass. Children usually require one or two years of education about the sacrament before they receive communion for the first time.
When must Catholics receive communion each year?
Traditionally during Holy Week or the Easter Season, but as long as it is at least one time during the year and after (within eight days of) a confession. Catholics ought to receive communion every mass they attend or compulsarily on Sunday - the Sabbath day. The Holy Communion is the Body of Jesus Christ and the person is blessed after receiving it with faith.
Why do girls whear white on their first holy communion?
The veil has a long history in the Catholic church and was traditionally worn by women to show reverence during Mass. Although no longer used in many Western Catholic churches, the veil is still used during First Holy Communion for those receiving the Sacrament of the Holy Eucharist for the first time to show the significance of the ceremony.
Who can receive Holy Communion in the Catholic Church?
Baptism:Anyone who wishes to become a Catholic.---- Confession:Anyone Catholic who wishes to be cleansed of sin.---- Holy Communion:Anyone who is baptised, is of proper age, believes in the real presence of Christ, and wishes to receive it.---- Confirmation:Anyone who is of proper age, demonstrates proper knowledge, and wishes to be a full Catholic.---- Marriage:Two Catholic people of different gender who wishes to become one in serving God.---- Holy Orders:A confirmed Catholic who wishes to dedicate themselves to God and shows the proper knowledge.---- Annointing of the Sick:A Catholic who wishes to have his last rites before he dies.
How often should you take Communion?
You may never "take" Holy Communion, you may only "receive" Holy Communion. You should receive Holy Communion as frequently as you can, while you are in a state of grace, and have been fasting. You may not receive Holy Communion more than twice a day, and the second time only if you have been to an entire Mass. If you are not in a state of grace, or are not fasting, or have already received Holy Communion that day, you should never receive.
Can a divorced Catholic receive communion if they did not marry in a Catholic church in the first place.?
A Catholic cannot marry outside of the Church, this means that in this time this person has been living in sin, living conjugally outside the bonds of marriage. This Catholic would need to repent and go to confession before receiving Holy Communion.
