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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
Is there any connection between communion wafers and manna?
No. Communion wafers are unleavened bread. Manna was reputed to be like honey
Who are the recipients of the holy communion?
In the Catholic Church only baptized Catholics who have made their first Communion and are in the state of grace may receive Communion. In the code of canon law, provisions are made for cases of emergency and necessity for members of other Christian religions to receive the Eucharist from a Catholic minister, but to do so, the recipient would have to believe in the sacrament and its theology and thus implicitly refers mainly to members of the Orthodox Church.
What is a story that illustrates the roots of the Eucharist?
There are a few books that illustrate the roots of the Eucharist. One book is called Jesus and the Jewish Roots of the Eucharist, which can be found on Amazon.
When are the two times that a Catholic should not receive holy communion at mass?
-If you have committed a mortal sin and haven't gone to confession yet.
-If you have not fasted enough.
-If you aren't of the right age to receive Holy Communion.
-If you don't believe in the real presence of Christ in the Eucharist.
Are there godparents for Holy Communion?
No, there are no Godparents nor sponsors for First Holy Communion.
What are things used in celebrating the Holy Eucharist?
Holy Communion (Eucharist) refers to the consecrated bread and wine which become the body and blood of Christ. The Holy Eucharist is the most important of the seven sacraments in that Roman Catholics receive the very body; blood; soul and divinity of Jesus Christ which in turn, bring innumerable and precious graces.
act of reverence or worship;feeling of profound devotion. In the Catholic Chruch, Adoration usually refers to the act of "adoring" the blessed sacrament, or Eucharist. The Eucharist is held in what is called a monstrance for people to come and spend time in front of Jesus.
adoration comes from the word adore. to adore or worship someone.
Adoration means: Awe, Admiration etc.
Answer2: An Expository Dictionary of New Testament Words, by W. E. Vine, says that this word "denotes an act of reverence, whether paid to man . . . or to God." In Bible times pro·sky·neʹo often included literally bowing down before someone of high stature. (from 4/8/00 Awake in Jehovah's Witnesses official website)
Do Catholics believe the Eucharist is essential for salvation?
No, it does not.
While Eucharist is a central teaching of the catholic church, the church teaches that we live in the hope that all are saved where there is goodness and faith
Roman Catholic AnswerYes, the Eucharist is Our Blessed Lord, Himself, His Body and Blood, His Soul and Divinity, He created the entire world, and He is bringing the entire world to its end, and everyone in it that is predestined for salvation finds their salvation only in Him. In addition, all of the Sacraments draw their efficacy from and point to the Most Holy Eucharist, so even if you have only been baptised, that you are already oriented towards the Most Holy Eucharist. Can you be saved without the Eucharist? No, that would be saying that you could be saved without Our Blessed Lord, who is the source of our salvation. Can you be saved without actually partaking in the Eucharist at Mass? God can do anything, and as I have previously said, even your Baptism is a participation in the Eucharist, and Baptism is necessary and essential for salvation. Can God save people outside of Baptism and the Eucharist. Again, God can do anything, and we do not know all of His Ways - that is not possible, however, the normal way that He set it up for us to be saved is through the Eucharist, and we ignore that at our eternal peril.from
The Catechism of the Catholic Church, second edition, English translation 19941324
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)
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"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)
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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)
What are the different interpretations of communion?
Within Christianity, a wide variety of positions have been taken on the true nature of 'communion' or the 'Eucharist,' that is, the bread and wine shared communally during the Christian worship service. In general terms, some have understood the bread and wine to be Christ's body and blood in some substantial sense, while others have considered that no change occurs to the bread and wine in their simply 'memorial' celebration. Various other positions have been taken in-between these two (the 'realist' and 'nominalist') positions.
Who gave the first Holy Communion to Mother Candida Maria de Jesus?
Father Martin Barriola
(thats what I heard from my classmate)
Is the Eucharist Bread different to the Passover bread?
The Eucharist bread is the Body and Blood, Soul and Divinity of Jesus Christ, Our Lord. The Passover bread is what the Church refers to as a sign of the Eucharist, in other words, the Eucharist was prefigured in the Passover bread. As Our Blessed Lord, Himself, tells us in His Bread of Life discourse in the sixth chapter of St. John's Gospel:
John 6:32-38
Jesus then said to them, "Truly, truly, I say to you, it was not Moses who gave you the bread from heaven; my Father gives you the true bread from heaven. For the bread of God is that which comes down from heaven, and gives life to the world." They said to him, "Lord, give us this bread always." Jesus said to them, "I am the bread of life; he who comes to me shall not hunger, and he who believes in me shall never thirst. But I said to you that you have seen me and yet do not believe. All that the Father gives me will come to me; and him who comes to me I will not cast out. For I have come down from heaven, not to do my own will, but the will of him who sent me;
Is there yeast in the eucharist?
Not typically. In most cases, it is unleavened bread. Although some denominations use a leavened bread instead.
Is it a sin to take communion twice in one day in the Catholic Church?
I am not a Catholic, but I would think that they would follow the Biblical instruction, that "AS OFT(en) as ye (you) do it (in regards to the Lord's Supper/Eucharist/communion), think of me(Christ who is bread that was broken, and His blood symbolizing but not becoming the blood of Christ).
Answer from an Ex-CatholicNo. As long as you comply with pre-requisites; Confessing your sin and done your penance.If you have not comitted any sin/s between communions, then you don't need to confess.
You can take communion twice within a 24 hour period. You cannot take communion more than that in a 24 hour period.
Addendum:
It is perfectly okay to receive communion twice per day in the Catholic Church but no more than twice. However, let us say a person attends mass at 8:00 AM and then again a funeral or wedding mass later in the day. Then that person assists at an evening anticipated Mass to comply with the Sunday obligation. That person could receive again as the Church considers that to be a Sunday mass. So, the person received communion three times in a 24 hour period and it was completely within Church guidelines. I am aware of just such a situation that arose recently in my parish and the pastor said it was proper.
It is perfectly okay to receive communion twice per day in the Catholic Church but no more than twice. However, let us say a person attends mass at 8:00 AM and then again a funeral or wedding mass later in the day. Then that person assists at an evening anticipated Mass to comply with the Sunday obligation. That person could receive again as the Church considers that to be a Sunday mass. So, the person received communion three times in a 24 hour period and it was completely within Church guidelines. I am aware of just such a situation that arose recently in my parish and the pastor said it was proper.
Did Taylor Swift do her first communion?
Taylor Swift is Catholic, so it is most likely that she did.
What is the container that holds the Eucharist?
The container that actually holds the eucharist is called a ciborium, it resembles the chalice except it has a lid usually topped with a cross, dove, or image of christ. The eucharist is distributed from the ciborium. The container in which the ciborium is reserved is called a tabernacle. The glass disc that contains a large host for adoration is called a Luna, and is kept in a round container called a capsula, the Luna is placed in a monstrance during benediction of the blessed sacrament. Both the capsula and the ciborium are covered with a veil within the tabernacle.
With whom are we united when we receive holy communion?
We are united with the people who are also taking communion, in the respect that together we are remembering the Lord's death.
Some religions will try and tell you otherwise but the Bible says communion is a time of remembrance.
1Corinthians 11:25, 26 In the same manner He also took the cup after supper, saying, "This cup is the new covenant in My blood. This do, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of Me." For as often as you eat this bread and drink this cup, you proclaim the Lord's death till He comes.
Is communion given at the Vigil Mass?
Which Vigil Mass? Every major solemnity has a Vigil Mass and communion is distributed at each one. Eg: Christmas Vigil, Holy Saturday Easter Vigil, Pentecost Vigil, etc.
How many times do Catholics receive Eucharist?
If they are not in a state of serious sin, Catholics may receive communion every time they assist at Mass for a maximum of twice per day. However, if a Catholic receives communion twice during the day on Saturday and then go to the anticipated Mass on Saturday evening, they may receive a third time since that is considered a Sunday Mass.
How can the Eucharist be the greatest source of strength for a missionary?
The Eucharist serves as the greatest source of strength for a missionary by providing spiritual nourishment and deepening their connection to Christ. It reinforces their commitment to the mission by embodying the love and sacrifice of Jesus, inspiring them to share that love with others. This sacrament fosters a sense of community and support among missionaries, empowering them to overcome challenges and persevere in their work. Ultimately, the Eucharist revitalizes their faith and energizes their efforts to spread the Gospel.
