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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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Why is the First Eucharist so important for children?
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Catholic AnswerThe First Holy Communion is a huge day in any person's life. Many people remember their First Holy Communion long into their old age, a very famous Catholic, or perhaps "infamous" was Napolean who in his older years mentioned that, of his entire life, the high point was the day of his First Holy Communion. This is the day on which a child receives Our Blessed Lord, Body and Soul, Humanity and Divinity, into themselves. Our Blessed Lord is finally joined with one whom He loves above all others - a child..
from The Catechism of the Catholic Church, second edition, English translation 1994
1244 First Holy Communion. Having become a child of God clothed with the wedding garment, the neophyte is admitted "to the marriage supper of the Lamb" (Rev 19:9) and receives the food of the new life, the body and blood of Christ. The Eastern Churches maintain a lively awareness of the unity of Christian initiation by giving Holy Communion to all the newly baptized and confirmed, even little children, recalling the Lord's words: "Let the children come to me, do not hinder them." (Mk 10:14) the Latin Church, which reserves admission to Holy Communion to those who have attained the age of reason, expresses the orientation of Baptism to the Eucharist by having the newly baptized child brought to the altar for the praying of the Our Father.
Why is the liturgy of the Eucharist important to Catholics?
Um...it's the Body and Blood of Christ (check out the Last Supper stories in the Bible) it means in Union with Christ.
What are the new responses of the Catholic Mass?
You may see them at the link below, they are not "new" responses. The Mass itself is in Latin, and the Mass has not changed. The only change that you see is the translation which has been updated to be more in line with the Latin and with what other languages are saying.
How does the Eucharist transform a person?
they change us by fullfilling the void in out hearts that only God can fill.
Where to buy cheap First Communion gift for a boy?
There are many great ideas for First Communion gifts available online including crosses, bibles and figurines. Two good places to look are http://www.findgift.com/Occasions/First-Communion/ and http://www.catholicfamilygifts.com/first-communion-gift-ideas-2.aspx
Is First Holy Communion a ritual?
The first Holy Communion as we understand it today occurred when Jesus was about to die. He went to a room with his disciples and during a meal he took a cup, filled with wine and said This is my blood, the blood of the new covenant, poured out for many for the remission of sins. Before this he took some bread, gave it to his disciples, and said, "Take it and eat, this is my body. Then he said we must do this same thing until he comes back again.
Roman Catholic AnswerA First Holy Communion is very special, the parents usually invite the whole family, little girls get dressed up almost like brides in white with a veil and gloves. Little boys get a suit. The church is usually full, after Mass there are congratulations and a lot of picture taking, a reception in the parish hall, and many families have a party at home with all the visiting relatives. It is a very special day in a young person's life when they actually are old enough to understand that they actually receive Jesus in Holy Communion, they have been studying all year and have made their first Confession right before this.
to be a catholic in good standing, meaning that you go to church on sunday, and i believe you go to some sessions with the communicant before the first communion, and i think when they receive communion you place your hand on them. It is awesome,girl or boy!
Does a Presbyterian Church give communion?
Yes, The dates for communion are set by the session, the ruling body of the local church, based upon input from the pastoral staff. Communion is normally held during a worship service on Sunday. Not all worship services will have communion.
Why is only the Body of Christ offered at a Catholic funeral and not the Blood?
The idea behind it is that a body can't come without the blood, the body can't be completely free from blood so the body is good enough. Many miracles including ones where blood sprays out of the Eucharist proves this.
In the Orthodox Church, they do give out both though.
What does holy communion signify?
The actual "wafer" is the Body of Christ. Holy communion signifies the universal reception of the Body of Christ by the entire Catholic community and becoming "one holy community" through the Body of Christ.
Once the Host has been consecrated by the priest, it becomes the Body of Christ. After consecration, the Eucharist is administered by either the priest, the deacon, or trained Eucharistic Ministers.
What is the next sacrament after the holy communion?
In the Catholic Church, the next is traditionally Confirmation.
What are the miracles in the Holy Eucharist?
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It is only possible to give an answer in the abstract, as a list of all reported miracles would be endless. The great British philosopher, David Hume describes a miracle as a violation of the laws of nature. In determining whether any event was indeed a miracle, Hume cautions us to compare the instances of the violation of truth in the testimony of men, with those of the violation of the laws of nature by miracles, in order to judge which of them is most likely and probable. As a philosopher, Hume believed that miracles are possible but that there are no grounds for believing miracles have actually occurred.
Is it possible to get married in a Catholic Church if you have not done your First Communion?
One spouse must be Catholic. Here's the reason why: According to Catholic doctrine, the couple, not the priest, performs the actual sacramental marriage. The priest is the witness. The state is the official "recognizer" or witness of a marriage. This is why everyone has to obtain a marriage license before marrying and why many people choose to marry in front of a judge or justice of the peace as officers of the state or county. Legally, in every state, a person's pastor (of any religion) can witness the marriage on behalf of the state as long as he is really their pastor. There is a lot of liberty taken with this. Usually a Catholic priest will not wittness the marriage of TWO people who are both non-Catholics--- because he is not their pastor--- but he WILL witness the marriage of a couple where only one is Catholic, as long as both are canonnically free to marry.
:EDIT: Also, you need a dispensation from the Church, which will allow you to have a Catholic wedding with a Catholic person if you are not Catholic. This is making sure that the children will be baptized and taught in the Catholic faith, and that no efforts will be made to try to raise the children in another religion.
Can a child receive holy communion if not baptized?
Baptism is something that takes place in your heart not some old fogey trying to drown you, if you decide to be a follower of Jesus you are 'baptised' simply by accepting him as your master and absolute king. Baptism is sort of a symbolic and public version of giving your life to God but the true baptism has already taken place in your heart. If you feel you must have your head held held under water you can do it your self or have some old fogey try to drown you heh heh heh.
Roman Catholic Answer: No, you can receive NOsacraments without Baptism. Baptism is a real being born again through water and the spirit as commanded by Jesus Christ. It makes you into a new being, a child of God. Until this takes place you are incapable of receiving any of the other sacraments. St. Paul warns of us in the Bible when he points out that many people are sick and even dying because they are receiving the Eucharist unworthily. An unworthy reception of Holy Communion would be without prior Baptism and Confession. An unworthy reception of Holy Communion is sacrilege, and a very grave sin.
The correct spelling is ciborium. It is a covered container shaped like a chalice, used to hold the wafers used at the Christian service of Eucharist or Holy Communion, in the Roman Catholic and Anglican churches.
What three groups does the communion of saints embrace?
The communion of saints refers to the community of the people who belong to the church, including-
1. The Church Militia- The people who are fighting against the devil and his demons as they attack(tempt) them. ( The people on Earth)
2. The Church Suffering- Those in Purgatory
3. The Church Triumphant- Those who have already made it into Heaven
Can a confirmed and baptized Anglican receive Holy Communion in a Catholic Church?
A n Anglican baptised in the traditional fashion and manner is already a Catholic. Every one if baptised with water in the Name of the Father, Son and Holy Ghost becomes a member of Christ and a son of God.
If however, Catholic is a short cut for Roman Catholic, it is probable that the Roman Authorities will demand a,' conditional baptism', just in case!
Roman Catholic AnswerAny Christian baptized "in the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit (Ghost), using water, with the intention to do what the Church does (when baptizing, in other words "with the intention to baptize the person") is considered validly baptized. Anyone can administer this sacrament in an emergency - even a non-baptized person. Thus, Anglican baptism is exactly the same baptism anyone else would receive, and such a person can be confirmed in the Catholic Church after completing RCIA classes and making a profession of faith.A container in which the Eucharist is placed for adoration is the?
It is called a monstrance, also knownas an ostensorium
Can Christians who are not Confirmed receive Communion?
Strictly, no, I'm afraid.
Officially you're not allowed, but it may vary from church to church - why don't you ask your local priest/vicar. They may be prepared to make an allowance. If it's a long term bond with Christianity you're after, then why don't you ask for a baptisment? Of course, you have to be fully comitted for that.
What hand do you hold up during the Eucharist?
If right handed and receiving the Eucharist in hand, hold left hand up on top of right, both palms facing up. then consume with right hand.
If left handed and receiving the Eucharist in hand, hold right hand up on top of left, both palms facing up. then consume with left hand.
If distributing communion (priest or minister of communion) it is distributed with either hand, depending on whether left or right handed.
Is it permissable for unsaved to receive Holy Communion?
Our Blessed Lord, Jesus Christ, died for all men. In that sense the entire human race is saved; however, each individual will not be judged until the instant of their death, so none of us will know for certain if we are saved or not until we have died:
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from Romans 11:22
Note then the kindness and the severity of God: severity toward those who have fallen, but God's kindness to you, provided you continue in His kindness; otherwise you too will be cut off.
Thus Holy Communion is for any baptized Catholic who is in a state of grace (has been to confession recently) and is on their way to salvation. Holy Communion is thus only for those who are not yet saved, as they are still alive, and will not be judged until they die.
