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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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Could you get you daughter baptized and make her holy communion in the same year?
In most denominations, a person who is baptized not as an infant is also able to receive communion. Often this occurs on the same day.
What are three conditions for receiving holy communion worthily?
You must fast an hour before you receive communion and you must be in the state of grace!
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Can you go to heaven without taking communion?
Yes you have to be saved an believe that Jesus is lord and savior- A'maya :)
Bible references about the Sacrament of Eucharist?
Is a red suit appropriate for a deaconess to wear for communion?
There are no requirements or restrictions on what clothing a deaconess should wear for Holy Communion. Many churches have their ministers wear white attire for the distribution of Communion.
Where can one purchase Communion dresses?
Communion dresses can be bought from many different retailers, both online and in store. One well- known retailers that sells Communion dresses is Debenhams.
Is the Communion reflection the same as the Prayer after Communion?
Is a shell a symbol of a Eucharist?
The shell is principally a symbol of baptism since a shell is often used to pour water on the head.
What is a Thin disk unleavened bread used in Eucharist?
The Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
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Catholic AnswerThe thin disk of unleavened bread that is used for the Eucharist is commonly called a host.Is taking Holy Communion in a Church better than doing it at home?
What word best completes the following series Ball Beach Circle Eucharist?
The original question wa: "What word best completes the following series Ball Beach Circle Eucharist?" ball, beach, circle, ______, Eucharist.
The answers were (not exactly, but something along the lines of):
a) bottle b) dusk c) dough d) summer
The answer is "dough." Want to find out why?
Check out the post at http://mathmojo.com/chronicles/2009/02/08/iq-test-answer/
Another option is "none of the above," as each word increases by one letter, 4,5,6,__,8 letters, so I was looking for a 7-letter word.
Whoever posted this cant count up to 9. Eucharist is 9 letters.
What is the position of the Assemblies of God on Communion?
Communion is one of 2 ordinances practiced in the Assemblies of God
In the early church, the Eucharist was often held as part of a banquet - called the Eucharistic feast.
Do you receive Eucharist on Holy Thursday?
in a convoluted sense yes you do, its not the normal Eucharist though.
First of all, by deepening and strengthening your own love for the Most Holy Eucharist by receiving the sacraments often - going to confession every week, or every two weeks, and going to Mass as frequently as you can, and receiving the Eucharist whenever you are in a state of grace. Then by living this Eucharist love as you contact other people throughout the day.
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Catholic AnswerIt is a serious sin (mortal) and sacrilege for anyone to receive Holy Communion when they are not in a state of grace (i.e. that are in a state of serious sin). A Catholic is morally bound to be married in the Church by a member of the clergy, so he would objectively be committing a mortal sin if he married outside the Church without permission from his Bishop. If he continues in this state and receives Holy Communion, he would actually be committing several mortal sins each and every time he received Holy Communion. Sacrilege is a very serious sin, which is committed anytime someone receives Holy Communion when they are not in a state of grace, St. Paul warned about this most vehemently in the Bible when he said this was the reason that many were sick and some had died - because they had received Holy Communion without recognizing the Body (i.e., they didn't believe it was really the Body and Blood of Our Blessed Lord, Jesus Christ). Another serious sin - scandal is committed anytime that someone sees you receiving Holy Communion while you are living in such a relationship. This, if anything, is more serious than sacrilege, as you are leading another into sin. Bottom line? One should never receive Holy Communion unless you have been to confession recently, and certainly not if you are aware of serious unconfessed sin.Who can receive communion in a protestant church?
To begin with, neither Catholics nor Orthodox may receive communion in a Protestant church. Most Protestant churches allow them to, but the Catholic and Orthodox churches do not allow their respective members to receive in a Protestant church. That said, the short answer is: Protestants may receive communion in a Protestant church. The long answer is: It varies from one Protestant denomination to the next, and sometimes one congregation to the next. The United Methodists, Episcopal Church, and the Evangelical Lutheran Church have open communion, and that pretty much means, if you're a baptized Christian, you may receive. There are others that fit this category. The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod practices closed communion, only those of their own group (and possibly WELS Lutherans but I'm not sure) may receive. Baptists vary. Many have open communion, and some just keep it among Baptists of their own denomination or group. As you can see, it is not an easy question. So my final advice is to call the church office, or ask an usher or the pastor at a convenient time before the service you are attending. That way you'll know what's appropriate for that service.
When is the proper time to sit after receiving holy communion?
You can say a short prayer for one or two minutes after receiving holy communion and sit. The Catholic church doesn't specify any particular time limit. It's nice to thank Jesus for coming into our hearts and ask forgiveness for the sins what we have committed.
What is appropriate for a 10 year old girl to wear for a First Communion?
she should wear a poofy white communion dress,veil,gloves,lowcut shoes,tights,her under wear should be a cloth diaper,plastic pants and under shirt.the diaper and plastic pants,tights and under shirt symbolize the purity of when she was baptized as an infant.
Why is water added to the wine for Anglican Eucharist?
When Jesus was pierced by the Roman soldier, water and blood came from the wound, signifying that He was already dead. However, since the Last Supper says, "This is my blood..." and the body had both water AND blood in it, the Anglicans add water to the wine on the theory of transubstantiation.
Water was added to wine in the time of Jesus to thin it out. That tradition continued. The church added theological significance to an every day occurrence. So, we read back into the practice and continue to add wine because the blood and water flowed out of Jesus' side. While the Roman Catholic Church believes in transubstantiation, the Episcopal Church and Anglican Communion do not hold this as official theology. You will find some Anglicans who believe in transubstantiation, but many do not.
What to do with the bread and wine after the communion?
Leftover wine/grape juice and communion bread can be used to go to people who are Christians that live in nursing homes, are shut ins at home. The bread can be saved for the next communion but it is recommended to see the Christians who cannot attend church.
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It very much depends on the tradition of the particular church.
In churches where the Communion service is seen as simply a memorial of Christ's death and resurrection, and where the bread and wine are seen as symbolic, then the bread afterwards remains as simply bread, and can be used for any purpose, from being consumed at the service, or taken home, or even fed to the birds. The wine can either be consumed at the end of the service or returned to the bottle. In these churches the presence of Christ in the church is seen as more spiritual (in the Holy Spirit) and pervasive rather than physical.
However, in churches where there is a greater emphasis on the sacramental nature of the bread and wine things are different. In churches (especially Roman Catholic churches) that believe in transubstantiation (that the bread and wine actually become the body and blood of Christ) then any leftover bread and wine still retain the essence of the Body and Blood of Christ. These are then either consumed in total at the end of the service, or reserved in a special cupboard called a tabernacle (if placed on the altar) or aumbry (if it is placed in a wall). In this way, people who believe in transubstantiation regard the presence of Christ, as a physical one rather than spiritual, in the consecrated bread and wine kept within the church.
It is a cup that holds the wine or grape juice that represents the Blood of Christ. It is used during the celebration of the Eucharist, Lord's Supper, or Holy Communion. All three terms are used and their use depends on the church that is celebrating the sacrament.
What do special ministers do with Holy Communion when visiting the sick?
It is important to maintain reverence ( respect for God). Ministers carry the communion in a small container called a pyx. They obtain communion immediately after a Mass, and transport it in a safe place and do not take it home for a prolonged period - it should be distributed as soon as possible and never stored overnight. In transport, care is taken to be respectful and unimportant conversatiion avoided. The pyx can be carried in a pocket or purse.
Who are the young saints martyred for the Eucharist?
Tarcisius was a boy about 13 years old who was attacked by a pagan mob, and died defending the consecrated hosts he was taking to imprisoned Christians. It is said that when the pagans searched him after beating him to death, the hosts had miraculously disappeared.
