Eucharist (Communion)

The Bread represents the body and The Spirit of Christ. The Wine represents the blood of Christ. the representation came from the last supper when Jesus said to his disphiles "Take this all of you and eat it. it is the bread of my body." He picked up the bottle of wine. " Take this all of you and drink it. it is my blood. drink it so you shall be with me forever and ever."

So Christians take the bread and the wine to bring them closer to Jesus, gods only son.

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it is called the host, it is the body of jesus christ it is given out when you do your communion. you take the bread when you had your communion.

Before the Crucifixion of Jesus Christ, he held a passover service, commonly called the "Last Supper". In the middle of dinner he raised a piece of bread saying "This is my body broken for you," And then he held a cup of wine saying "This is my blood, spilled for the forgiveness of your sins. Do this in remembrance of me".

Thus the bread and wine (or representatives there of) of communion.

The Church of England is a widespread church ranging from quite Catholic styles of worship through to Pentecostal-style evangelical services. The beliefs are enshrined in the 39 Articles of Faith - statements of belief that are scripture-based as opposed to coming from the Pope and from church authorities. The C of E celebrates the Holy Communion in a similar way to the Catholic mass - in fact the actual words of the service are very similar but most members of the C of E refuse to believe in the transubstantiation of the bread and wine into the body and blood of Christ, rather believing the act of taking the sacrament as a memorial.

It is throught the Power Of the Holy Spirit that the Bread & Wine Become the Body & Blood Of Christ.

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Yes, the body and blood of Christ are all that is symbolized in Communion.

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No. Among religions there are variations between what is called Transubstantiation (the physical conversion of the host and wine to the physical body and blood of Christ), and Consubstantiation, which postulates that the nature of the Christian Eucharist, in concrete metaphysical terms, that the fundamental "substance" of the body and blood of Christ are present alongside the substance of the bread and wine, which remain present.

In the 14th century, a religious movement known as Lollardy, who affirmed a form of consubstantiation, believed that the Eucharist remains physically bread and wine, yet spiritually the body and blood of Christ. This changed following the Reformation.

Eastern Catholic, Oriental Orthodox and Eastern Orthodox Churches, and the Assyrian Church of the East, all agree that in a 'valid' Divine Liturgy, the bread and wine truly and actually become the body and blood of Christ. They've refrained from any philosophical speculation, and usually rely on the status of the doctrine as a "Mystery," something known by divine revelation that could not have been arrived at by reason without revelation.

In the Anglican Church (Church of England), during the reign of King Henry VIII, the official teaching was identical with the Roman Catholic Church's doctrine. As early as 1707, the Church of England began to accept some aspects of Protestant theology and rejected transubstantiation.

HM, Queen Elizabeth I, as part of the Elizabethan Religious Settlement, gave royal assent to the Thirty-Nine Articles of Religion, which sought to distinguish Anglican from Roman Church doctrine. The Articles declared that "Transubstantiation (or the change of the substance of Bread and Wine) in the Supper of the Lord, cannot be proved by holy Writ; but is repugnant to the plain words of Scripture, overthroweth the nature of a Sacrament, and hath given occasion to many superstitions." Therefore, according to the Articles, "What cannot be found in Holy Scripture or proved thereby", and are not unanimous in the interpretation of such passages as John, Chapter 6, and 1 Corinthians 11 are not valid.

Consequently, some Anglicans, particularly Anglo-Catholics and High Church Anglicans, accept transubstantiation. Most Anglicans, however, do not. Today, Church of England clergy are only required to assent that the 39 Articles have borne witness to the Christian faith.

Protestant denominations have not generally subscribed to belief in transubstantiation or consubstantiation. Many of the Protestant denominations believe that the Lord's Supper is a merely symbolic act done in remembrance of what Christ has done for them on the cross.

The Assemblies of God - an Evangelical Protestant church - Holy Communion, or "The Lord's Supper, consisting of the elements--bread and the fruit of the vine--is the symbol expressing our sharing the divine nature of our Lord Jesus Christ (2 Peter 1:4), a memorial of His suffering and death, and a prophecy of His suffering and death (1 Corinthians 11:26).

Protestant denominations, such as Methodists and Presbyterians, profess belief in the Real Presence, but offer explanations other than transubstantiation.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, (Mormons), does not believe in literal transubstantiation, but rather that the bread and wine (or bread and water, as is used in the LDS church) are simply symbolic of Jesus Christ's sacrificial Atonement for mankind.

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Both sacraments require a Priest to administer them. You receive Penance before Holy Communion. The primary requirement is your Baptism.

Yes it is. Preferably, after it has been consecrated, it would be better to use the term Body of Christ.

It is a sacrament... I guess you could call it a tradition, but it should be mentioned that it is a sacrament, and it was a rule instated by God.

Only Catholics celebrate the Eucharist. Catholics believe that Jesus is truly present under the appearances of bread and wine. Other christian denominations may have a 'communion service' in which they reenact the Last supper, but they believe that the Eucharist is a symbol of Jesus, not truly Jesus Himself.

As a Lutheran clergyman who celebrates the Eucharist every week, I was surprised to read the above answer.

While there may be many different names for the Eucharist ('Holy Communion', 'The Lord's Supper', and so on) they are only names and they do not necessarily indicate the understanding of the particular denomination. Lutheran theology teaches 'the Real Presence' of Christ's body and blood - 'in, with, and under the bread and the wine. Rather than "Consubstantiation" or "Transubstantiation", Lutherans believe in a "sacramental union" - that is we eat both the bread and the flesh, we drink both wine and the blood.

Like Roman Catholics, Lutherans certainly do not teach that the Eucharist is nothing more than a symbolic meal, but rather that it is the real reception of the body and blood of our Lord.

Baptism is only Entering into a faith, religion, and family. Like and establishment or welcoming into the family of God. And being Catholic, Baptism usually happens when you are little. So it's more for the Parents, who make a promise, than it is for the individual who is being baptized.

Communion is more important because that is the only way you can receive God's body and blood. But you can't have communion without first being Baptized, had your first reconciliation, and first communion. So, baptism is coming into the family/faith and important as a step to Communion, but Communion is God. It's like this

baptism = front door of God's house

Communion = Sitting next to God at the dinner table.

Either way, both are important Sacraments.

Yes, if you attempted to participate in an Anglican Communion service, you have technically committed apostasy! You should not receive Holy Communion until you have been to confession.

Since the Ancient Egyptians lived before Jesus, they had no beliefs about the Eucharist.

The Eucharist Sacrament celebrates the death and resurrection of Christ. "The Mass" is another name given for the worship service of Holy Eucharist.

Some say the bread and wine we partake of is symbolical of what Jesus did for us on the cross. The Wine representing his blood shed for us as the New Covenant, and The Bread representing his Body He Gave For Us on The Cross for our sin. Athough some take it literal like the Catholic and Orthodox Churches, and say its not only a representation of what Jesus did for us it is also his literal body and blood under the appearences of Bread and Wine while they still remain and taste like Bread and Wine. This is also called in Christian Theology as "The Real Presence". Do some studying on it like in wikipedia.

NOTE: Its not just a ritual christians are suppose to do or an "initiation" right as some christians will do. Its to commemerate and unite us with what Jesus has Did for us on The Cross for Our Sin, and we take it into our souls in a literal way. Kinda similar to the Manna God sent Moses in the Desert of the Sinai

Of course, as long as he has received a valid baptism.

Yes. You should only receive Communion once a day, but Saturday and Sunday are two separate days, so you can receive Communion at the Saturday vigil mass and the Sunday mass.

You are not meant to eat within an hour before receiving the Eucharist, but you can drink water during that time.

In a word, no, it is not lawful. A priest may still give you Communion out of ignorance of your situation or out of human respect, but for you to receive It would be sacrilege.

The reason is thus:

If the first marriage is valid then the civil divorce means nothing; you are still married in the eyes of the Church. The bonds contracted in a valid marriage are binding until the death of one of the parties.

The person you are now with is not recognized as your spouse and therefore if you are living with him/her as man and wife it is adultery. Further, even if you are not having intimate relations, your public status as a couple is public scandal. Both these things are grave sins; a priest can lawfully, and is actually compelled, to refuse you Communion and even Absolution in Confession until you put away the person you are living with. Since this is a public scandal, the priest can publicly refuse you the sacraments, meaning that if you approach for Communion, the priest can refuse even though the congregation is watching. Many modern priests, however, fearing to make such a bold stand, may still give you Communion, however, the onus is still on you not to go up or receive It until you have made your peace with God and His Church.

No. Although at the service the parents usually go up to Communion with the First Communicant. You only need a sponsor for Confirmation.