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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.
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How do Quakers celebrate baptism?
Quakers do not celebrate Baptism or any other forms of religious ceremony as they regard them as being unnecessary. They often refer to them as 'Empty Forms', as they do not believe that there is any particular ritual needed to get in touch with God.
Why is it a sin to receive communion more than once a day?
The wafer represents the body of Christ; wine represents His blood. If we treated Communion as just a food or that we can have 'seconds' or have 'more', we reduce it to the mere 'ordinary'. So Communion is restricted as a special Holy Sacrament.
Why is Eucharist the most important sacrament?
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The Catechism of the Catholic Church, second edition, English translation 1994
1381 "That in this sacrament are the true Body of Christ and his true Blood is something that 'cannot be apprehended by the sense,' says St. Thomas, 'but only by faith, which relies on divine authority.' For this reason, in a commentary on Luke 22:19 ('This is my body which is given for you.'), St. Cyril says: 'Do not doubt whether this is true, but rather receive the words of the Savior in faith, for since he is the truth, he cannot lie.'" (St. Thomas Aquinas, Summa Theologiae III, 75, 1: cf Paul VI, Mysterium fidei18; St. Cyril of Alexandria, In Luc. 22, 19: J.P. Migne, ed, Patrologia Graeca {Paris, 1857-1866} 72, 912; cf. Paul VI, Mysterium fidei 18)
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1323 "At the Last Supper, on the night he was betrayed, our Savior instituted the Eucharistic sacrifice of his Body and Blood. This he did in order to perpetuate the sacrifice of the cross throughout the ages until he should come again, and so to entrust to his beloved Spouse, The church, a memorial of his death and resurrection: a sacrament of love, a sign of unity, a bond of charity, a Paschal banquet 'in which Christ is consumed, the mind is filled with grace, and a pledge of future glory is give to us.'" (Sacrasanctum concilium 47)
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 5)
What is the history of the eucharist?
Early Christians kept the Passover in memory of Christ's sacrifice. The Christian Passover consisted of eating unleavened bread and some wine. These symbols, that represented the body of Christ and the new covenant in his blood, remained a part of the ceremony, even though the Roman Catholic Church ceased observing the biblical Passover sometime in the second or third century.
When did the apostle received their First Communion?
The Apostles received their first communion when it was instituted by Christ the night before he was crucified. This was during their Passover celebration just prior to his betrayal and arrest .
Is eating the Eucharist cannibalism?
No. The Eucharist is made from bread which is blessed by a priest.
Why do Mormons use water instead of wine or grape juice for Communion?
In the Mormon church, we use water for the Sacrament (that's what we call it rather than "Communion.") It's because of a revelation from God to the prophet that explained that it didn't matter what liquid was used for the ceremony. The church had some opponents that had poisoned or otherwise tainted the wine / grape juice used by the early members.
Then there is also the Word of Wisdom. We believe the Word of Wisdom to be inspired revelation from God to a prophet (just like in the times of the Bible) that tells us not to drink anything with alcohol, coffee, or smoke, do drugs, etc. The revelation tells us that it is adapted to the weakest people, so even though some people might be able to drink in moderation, it's best for everyone to not partake, in order for everyone to stay safe from addictions.
FYI the real name of our church is called The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. "Mormon" is just a nick name people call us since we believe the Book of Mormon and the Bible to be the words of God. Mormon is actually a prophet in the Book of Mormon who abridges the story of his people into what we now call the Book of Mormon.
What is the difference between Protestant holy Communion and baptist holy communion?
Baptists are Protestants, so in reality there is no difference between the two.
Answer 2:Baptist are not protestants, they were never part of the Catholic church and never came out of it.Baptist use grage juice, not wine, in the Lord's Supper.
Baptist view the Lord's Supper as symbolic, they do not belive the bread and wine actually turn into the body and blood of Christ.
The "Lord's Supper" was taken on Tuesday night, Jesus died on the cross on Wednesday and was buried that evening. He rose from the dead on Saturday evening (which is the beginning of the Jewish Sunday.)
What does Holy Communion help us do?
Holy Communion helps us grow in grace and helps us become closer to God.
Why is the Eucharist called the great memorial?
The Eucharist (bread and wine), after transubstantiation (see last paragraph for explanation), in the Catholic Church founded by Jesus Christ, is not a memorial or a symbol as it is in other Christian denominations, but the real body and blood of Jesus Christ who Himself stated at The Last Supper (John 6:51): "I am the living bread that came down from heaven. Whoever eats of this bread will live forever; and the bread that I will give for the life of the world is my flesh."
In the Catholic Church, we have a program by the name of RCIA which either instructs you more about the faith and/or prepares you for Baptism and the other sacraments, including the Holy Eucharist.
About transubstantiation:
Paragraph 1376 of the Catechism of the Catholic Church(CCC) states,
The Council of Trent summarizes the Catholic faith by declaring: "Because Christ our Redeemer said that it was truly his body that he was offering under the species of bread, it has always been the conviction of the Church of God, and this holy Council now declares again, that by the consecration of the bread and wine there takes place a change of the whole substance of the bread into the substance of the body of Christ our Lord and of the whole substance of the wine into the substance of his blood. This change the holy Catholic Church has fittingly and properly called transubstantiation (CCC, 1376).
Do Muslims have a sacrament similar to Holy Communion - receiving the bread of life?
No, not really. The focus during service is mainly on the sermon and prayer. There is no personification or symbolic eating due to the strict monotheistic tone of the religion. Muhammad, nor any other prophet of the religion, is thought to be a direct connection/relative of God/Allah, and therefore, no such sacrament exists.
Furthermore, receiving Communion is unaccepted in Islam because Jesus is thought to be a prophet, much like Moses, Noah, etc, and not a begotten son of God. God is thought to not have been begotten, nor does he beget. He is eternal and omnipresent. There is only one god, and he has no human form. Lets just say Muslims don't believe in communion.
Why shouldn't a non-Catholic receive Eucharist?
No. This is very dangerous. St. Paul warns that because people do not recognize the Body and Blood of the Lord many of them are sick and dying. Unless a person fully recognizes the Body and Blood of the Lord, and their own sinfulness is confessed and forgiven they are asking for trouble. The Church makes provisions for those who are in danger of dying and don't have time to go through the classes and whatnot to speak to a priest. In danger of death, one might speak to a priest and be allowed confession and the Eucharist if one is baptised and truly believes in the Eucharist. Failing that, one must go through classes and confession (the Sacrament of Penance) or be baptised first. Even Catholics are risking a lot when they are taking Holy Communion unworthily.
Do you have to be ordained to give communion?
In many Christian denominations, only ordained clergy, such as priests or ministers, are authorized to administer communion. However, some denominations allow laypeople to distribute communion under specific circumstances or during certain services. The rules regarding who can give communion vary widely among different faith traditions, so it's essential to refer to the specific guidelines of each denomination.
Is making your first holy communion different in the Lutheran church?
Classes preparing children for their First Holy Communion generally begin around ages 10 or 11. They last for a month or so. Children are taught that the sacrament is sacred and a gift to be cherished and not taken lightly. They typically receive their First Holy Communion after they have completed their classes on Maundy Thursday.
What are the uses of Communion Plate?
The Communion plate is properly called an paten.
Patens are for catching crumbs and whole pieces of the body of Christ during Holy Communion. This avoids it falling onto the ground and being trampled on by dirty shoes or being mopped or vacuumed up. It stops the body of Christ being defiled.
In English usage communion plate also applies as a generic term for all the items used;paten,chalice etc.
What do deaconess wear doing communion?
Clergy in the Anglican Church wear colours which signify the season. I think Lent is purple and Christmas is white, but don't quote me. There are many seasons of varying length Advent, Easter, Epiphany ,Michaelmas, Trinity and a few more. The prayer book should have all the details.
Why do baptist have communion on first Sunday?
The baptist church take communion or they call it the "Lord's Supper" in following Jesus' commandment to do it in remembrance of Him. Baptists do not take communion every meeting of the congregation and do not hold any salvation in it but only as a remembrance that without Jesus' shedding of his blood then we miss the nourishment of the spirit and communion with the saints of the Lord. There are some that believe that EVERY time we put anything in our mouths we should remember the Lord and give thanks for His sacrifice, therefore the blessing before each meal.
Importance Christians place on the Eucharist in the celebration of Jesus' life and death?
a) it was commanded
b) in this we keep in remembrance why and that He died for us and shed His blood for our redemption
c) the service in humility before the presence of the Lord is a conduit for His grace
When did Catholics start believing that the Eucharist is literally the Body and Blood of Christ?
Why can the unused communion not be thrown out?
Catholics believe that it is the true body and blood of Christ, so it would be throwing away Christ. Even worse than burning a flag, which is only a symbol, it is throwing out the irrevocably holy and blessed Eucharist, which He died to give us. It is throwing out Jesus.
What is the feast day that celebrates the institution of the Holy Eucharist?
Holy Thursday celebrates the institution of the Eucharist.
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