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Eucharist (Communion)
Eucharist is sometimes commonly referred to as communion. It is a symbolic act performed by Christian religions. It involves taking in a small piece of consecrated bread to represent Christ's body, and a drink to represent Christ's blood. Traditionally, the drink was wine, but some Christian religions have adapted this to grape juice or water, depending on their beliefs.
780 Questions
Does the salvation army have a Holy Communion?
no because it was founded as away to bring drug-takers, smokers and alcoholics to salvation so there is no communion wine or bread
Why do boys wear a red sash at their holy communion?
Red is symbolic of two things:
1. The Holy Spirit (who appeared as tongues of flame on the disciples on Pentecost).
2. The Precious Blood of Jesus, which is received in the form of wine at Communion.
Boys may wear a red sash at their First Holy Communion (so everyone can see it's their First Communion), but when they receive Communion on subsequent occasions, they just wear regular clothes.
How should holy communion influence christians?
Holy Communion should serve as a profound reminder of Christ's sacrifice and love, fostering a deeper spiritual connection among Christians. It encourages believers to reflect on their faith, seek forgiveness, and cultivate a spirit of unity within the community. Additionally, participating in Communion can inspire Christians to live out their faith through acts of service, compassion, and love toward others. Ultimately, it reinforces the call to embody the teachings of Jesus in daily life.
How is the eucharist a sacrifice for catholics?
It is taking some time out your life to worship God. When we receive Holy Communion, we are partaking in a reenactment of Jesus' Last Supper and death.
We are partaking in Jesus' death to be risen with him.
What saving mystery do you remember at the Eucharist?
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from The Catechism of the Catholic Church, second edition, English translation 1994
1324 The Eucharist is "the source and summit of the Christian life." (Lumen Gentium 11)" The other sacraments, and indeed all ecclesiastical ministries and works of the apostolate, are bound up with the Eucharist and are oriented toward it. For in the blessed Eucharist is contained the whole spiritual good of the Church, namely Christ himself, our Pasch." (Presbyterorum ordinis)
1325 "the Eucharist is the efficacious sign and sublime cause of that communion in the divine life and that unity of the People of God by which the church is kept in being. It is the culmination both of God's action sanctifying the world in Christ and of the worship men offer to Christ and through him to the Father in the Holy Spirit." (Congregation of Rites, instruction, Eucharisticum mysterium, 6)
1326 Finally, by the Eucharistic celebration we already unite ourselves with the heavenly liturgy and anticipate eternal life, when God will be all in all. (Cf. 1 Cor 15:28)
Does a quincenuera require your first communion?
The Sacraments of the Roman Catholic Church are generally given in a specific order : Baptism, Confession, Communion, Confirmation, Marriage OR Holy Orders, Last Rites.
The Quincinera is generally celebrated around the 15th birthday (quince being Spanish for 15) and meant to celebrate Confirmation. By the time of Confirmation, a Catholic girl should have already received Baptism, Confession, and Communion.
What is one name the church uses for the eucharist to understand the meaning of this mystery?
The Eucharist is Holy Communion. Communion means a coming together in celebration with each other and Jesus Christ. Eucharist is in "remembrance of" Christ.
The body and blood of Christ received in remembrance of His death till He comes....most believe Christ is actually really present there with them but that the elements are merely symbolic, as opposed to Roman Catholics who believe the wafer actually becomes His flesh and the wine His physical blood (transubstantiation)
How does an adult Catholic get to their very first Holy Communion and confession?
Most adult Catholics had their very first Confession and Holy Communion when they are seven years old. If they managed to avoid Confession, Holy Communion, (and I would assume Confirmation as well) clear until they grew up, they need to speak to a priest right away. If the adult is just coming into the Church, then they need to speak to a priest to register for the RCIA program, that is the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults, it usually begins in the late summer, and runs until the following Easter when everyone receives their sacraments all at once.
What is the scriptural basis for the Eucharist?
John 6:6-77 This the the Bread of Life discourse.
"I am the bread of life. Your ancestors ate the manna in the desert, but they died; this is the bread that comes down from heaven so that one may eat it and not die. I am the living bread that came down from heaven; whoever eats this bread will live forever; and the bread that I will give is my flesh for the life of the world." The Jews quarreled among themselves, saying, "How can this man give us (his) flesh to eat?" Jesus said to them, "Amen, amen, I say to you, unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink his blood, you do not have life within you. Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood has eternal life, and I will raise him on the last day. For my flesh is true food, and my blood is true drink. Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood remains in me and I in him. Just as the living Father sent me and I have life because of the Father, so also the one who feeds on me will have life because of me. This is the bread that came down from heaven. Unlike your ancestors who ate and still died, whoever eats this bread will live forever." These things he said while teaching in the synagogue in Capernaum. Then many of his disciples who were listening said, "This saying is hard; who can accept it?" Since Jesus knew that his disciples were murmuring about this, he said to them, "Does this shock you? What if you were to see the Son of Man ascending to where he was before? It is the spirit that gives life, while the flesh is of no avail. The words I have spoken to you are spirit and life. But there are some of you who do not believe." Jesus knew from the beginning the ones who would not believe and the one who would betray him. And he said, "For this reason I have told you that no one can come to me unless it is granted him by my Father." As a result of this, many (of) his disciples returned to their former way of life and no longer accompanied him. Jesus then said to the Twelve, "Do you also want to leave?" Simon Peter answered him, "Master, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life." The Eucharist is much more than a memorial service using grape juice and crackers. It is a sacrifice and a meal. The sacrifice comes in two forms: 1) us giving our whole selves to Christ and 2) the continuation of the sacrifice made by Christ of His flesh and blood. The meal is accepting the gift of holy food in the form of the body and blood of Christ. Many Protestant Churches misinterpret John 6 and believe it is symbolic. The passage "It is the spirit that gives life, while the flesh is of no avail. The words I have spoken to you are spirit and life." often confuse people that do not understand that the terms "flesh" and "blood" are used two different ways in the passage. Initially, Jesus is speaking literally of His flesh and blood. This is what we now call the Eucharist. His use of flesh and blood in the last portion is moving to the familiar analogy between flesh (earthly things) and spirit (heavenly things). He is simply stating that His (literal) flesh and blood are of spirit (of heaven) while flesh (all earthly things) are of no use. He is simply telling us that His flesh and blood are spiritual food. Real food! Most Protestant Churches teach the truth about Jesus, but do they teach the whole truth? Are you like one of the followers of Jesus who found this hard to believe? When considering the Catholic Church, remember these powerful words of Christ: "Amen, amen, I say to you, unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink his blood, you do not have life within you." Shouldn't your answer be: "Master, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life."
Of what religion are the sacraments of Baptism Confirmation and Eucharist a feature?
Baptism is a feature of all Christian religions because Jesus said that unless one is baptised with water and the Holy Spirit one cannot enter the kingdom of Heaven. Some religions have a confirmation ceremony where one is formally accepted into the faith and the ceremony of the Eucharist varies from one religion to another. The Roman Catholic observes seven sacraments: (1) Baptism (2) confession where one secretly tells the priest their sins (3) Penance which invoves 'punishment' for their sins. These days, that punishment means saying certain prayers prescribed by the priest (4) Communion Eucharist or the Mass, a bloodless sacrifice where the offerings of bread and wine become the actual body and blood of Christ (5) Confirmation, where one is officially received into the Church and takes a saint's name. (6) Marriage or Holy Orders. This sacrament is two pronged. From ancient times the Church has considered that if one does not marry, then one should seriously consider entering Holy Orders. (7) Viaticum or 'Last Rites' now more commonly called 'The Anointing of the sick' which is the last solace the Church can offer before death.
No, Mormons take the sacrament every Sunday during sacrament meeting, which consists of broken bread pieces and water in tiny cups.
Do you need to be biptised to receive communion?
Yes, you need to be baptized and Catholic to receive communion.
If you are not baptized and are under age 8 you can be baptized with the permission of parent.
If you are not baptized and are under 18 you will need to show an understanding of the sacrament before being baptized.
If you are not baptized and are an adult you will need to attend classes and then be baptized and confirmed and receive communion at an Easter Vigil Mass.
yes
What is the link between transubstantiation and holy communion?
This is practiced by Roman Catholic. The Holy Communion is also known as "Lord's Supper" (I Cor. 11:23-30). In the Lord's Supper, there is eating of unleavened bread and unfermented wine. The Catholics made a law that is called Transubstantiation which makes the unleavened bread as the 'LITERAL' body of Christ ( that it makes them cannibals).
Why do Lutherans call holy communion Mass?
The Book of Concord, the confessions of the Lutheran Church, refer to is as the Mass.
You'll also hear it called "Divine Service" based on the German word Gottesdienst and which roughtly corresponds with "Liturgy".
Should people living in sin be allowed to partake in holy communion?
Yes, as long as all the sins they have are venial (minor). Those living in mortal sin should go to confession before taking communion.
Who said 'My greatest day was the day I received my first holy communion'?
"It is said that a few months before Napoleon suffered the defeat of Waterloo, a Continental journalist - thinking no doubt in political terms - asked the Little Frenchman what he considered the greatest day in his life. "Was it your victory, Sir, at Berlin? or at Warsaw?or at St. Petersburg? or Vienna?or Austerlitz?" Napoleon left the interviewer speechless with his retort? "The greatest day in my life, Sir, was the day of my first Holy Communion." " - Fr. James Garcia, pastor of St. Anthony Parish in Menlo Park. http://www.catholic-sf.org/052705.html
Do you need to go church every Sunday to have a holy communion?
The Catholic Church has Holy Communion every day of the year, at every Mass.
