Why do protestant churches have a communion table rather than a halter?

Are Protestant churches ornate?

Generally, Protestant churches tend to have simpler decorations and ornate furnishings compared to Catholic churches. This simplicity is often reflective of the Protestant emphasis on the focus being on the Word of God rather than elaborate decorations. However, there can still be variations among Protestant denominations and individual churches in terms of their level of ornateness.

What are the protestants sacraments of initiation?

Protestant churches only recognize two sacraments: Baptism and Communion. Baptism begins one's membership in the Church.

Where is the altar in a church building?

It is placed in the center because Christ himself is the altar the main emphasis in the church.AnswerMost churches have an altar (or 'communion table' ) at the east end of the church. Some modern churches have them at the centre but this is an exception rather than the rule.

What is a Protestant Church?

How long is a piece of string? The protestant church is incredibly diverse. For most, the interior is simliar - or the same - as a Roman Cathoic church but with slight differences. There will be, at one end, an altar (called more a communion table, or 'Lord's table' in protestant churches) a communion rail, a pulpit, a lectern from where The Bible is read, pews or seats, and some means of making music - usually an organ. At the other end, near the door, is a font for baptism. These are the basics, but there are variations. For example, in a Methodist Church (and some other protestant denominations), the pulpit is usually the central focal point rather than the communion table, as Methodists regard the Word and teaching through the sermon as more important than the sacrament of Holy Communion. In Baptist churches the font is replaced with a baptistry - a deep well in the floor where baptism by full immersion is practised. In high church Anglicanism the church wil resemble almost exactly a Roman Catholic church with all the basic features with the addition of altar lamps, and an aumbry or tabernacle where the conscecrated bread and wine is stored. Low church Anglicanism will have churches that are more simple and more like methodist churches. Many of the oldest Anglican churches are identical with Roman catholic churches as they were of courses, Roman catholic churches before the split with Rome in the 15th C. But whatever is inside the church building, let's not forget that the Church is actually the people and not the building. In my locality in the UK, we have churches meeting in ancient buildings dating from the 11th century and before, in modern purpose built buildings, in cinemas, schools and even a pub(bar). It's the quality of the worship that matters, and what goes on in a person's heart, than what is inside a man-made building.

Why some churches take communion every first Sundays of the month?

Jesus said, do this in memory of me. But, he did not say how often to do this ceremony. There are those that are not comfortable with communion. And it can be a rather challenging logistics issue to serve some 400 people in a few minutes. It makes it easy for people to know when and where it is being offered.

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 is the difference between the religions Evangelism and Roman Catholic?

Evangelical Churches are a form of Protestantism. There is less focus in Evangelical Churches on the sacraments and more focus on bringing others to Christ. Most do not baptize infants or receive communion every Sunday. Some evangelical churches include Baptists, Brethren Churches, Nazarene etc. There are also Mainstream protestant churches that are more similar to Catholics like Methodists and Lutherans

The table in the most sacred part of a church is called?

In Protestant and evangelical churches it is usually called the 'communion table'; in Roman Catholic churches, the 'altar'. This difference is because Catholic teaching views the bread and wine as a re-presentation of the same sacrifice of Christ at Calvary, with the elements changing substance to the real body and blood of Christ in every respect except appearance; hence the table is an 'altar' of sacrifice. In Protestant traditions since the Reformation the elements of bread and wine are viewed in a variety of other ways, including those which emphasise their symbolic and memorial nature, or to be the occasion of a real but spiritual presence of Christ; hence 'communion table' rather than 'altar'. 'Higher' forms of Protestant churches, including those in the 'Anglo-Catholic' tradition, place a premium on Catholic continuity, and are closer in practice, doctrine and terminology to the Roman Catholic position. Without taking note of the distinctions above 'altar' has become part of popular usage, especially in terms like 'altar call'.

Are Mormons still protestants?

Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the "Mormon" church) have never considered themselves to be a Protestant tradition. The Church considers itself to be a Restorationist Christian tradition. They believe that true Christianity had to be restored directly by God, rather than reformed from existing faiths, as the Protestants believe.

Can you be excommunicated for visiting other churches?

You cannot be excommunicated for simply visiting another non-Catholic Church. However, you could excommunicate yourself if you go to a non-Catholic service rather than Sunday mass or were you to receive communion in a non-Catholic Church.

What is phatic communion?

Phatic communion is spoken communication that is intended more to share feelings or establish an atmosphere of sociability rather than to communicate facts and ideas.

What is inside a church?

That depends on what kind of church it is. In most Protestant churches, there is a cross, and there are pews (benches for sitting on) or chairs, an altar (a step at the end of the pastor's platform, where people pray), and a stage for the pastor with a pulpit on it, and sometimes a section of seats, usually behind the preacher, for the choir to sit, and where they stand or sit to sing.