answersLogoWhite

0

Catholics do not "eat" blood--if anything, they would drink it; furthermore, they drink wine, representative of the blood of Jesus Christ.

.

Catholic AnswerCatholics only "eat" (drink) the Blood of Christ, and that only for one reason: He commanded us to, and in no uncertain terms told us that unless we eat His Body and drink His Blood, we will have no life in us: (John 6:53) So Jesus said to them, "Truly, truly, I say to you, unless you eat the flesh of the Son of man and drink his blood, you have no life in you; (RSV CE)
User Avatar

Wiki User

11y ago

What else can I help you with?

Related Questions

Do catholics eat human flesh and drink blood?

No, they do not. This is a misunderstanding of the sacrament of Holy Communion.


Can Catholics receive blood?

Catholics have no prohibitions about giving or receiving blood in a transfusion.


Can Catholics give blood?

Yes, Catholics can give blood and are encouraged to do so if able. It is not uncommon for parishes to hold blood drives.


What do Catholics eat for holidays?

Roman Catholics may not eat meat during a day of fast (Ash Wednesday, the Fridays of Lent, etc.) Otherwise, Catholics have no dietary restrictions.


Do Catholics eat breakfast before they go to Church?

The current post-Vatican II regulation is that Catholics must not eat for one hour before receiving Holy Communion. Traditional Catholics do not eat for three hours.


When don't Catholics eat?

fridays


What kinds of food can a Catholic person eat?

Catholics have no prohibitions on what they can eat.


What kind foods catholics not allow have lent?

on fridays catholics are not allowed to eat meat by:snakeman


Can Catholics eat meat on Wednesdays during Lent?

Yes, with the exception of Ash Wednesday when meat may not be eaten.


Can Catholics eat skinless chicken and pork products during Lent?

Yes, Catholics can eat chicken and pork during Lent except on Ash Wednesday and all Fridays during Lent when Catholics should abstain from eating meat.


Do Catholics eat fish on Fridays as a religious practice?

Yes, Catholics traditionally abstain from eating meat on Fridays as a religious practice, and often choose to eat fish instead.


Do catholics eat meat on Easter Sunday?

Roman Catholic AnswerYes.