Eucharist (Communion)

the body and blood of christ.

The outward signs for Holy Eucharist are the words the priest says when he blesses the bread and wine and the words he says when he gives the bread or wine. Another outward sign is the breaking of bread.

Viaticum is the communion of the dying.

The eucharist is normally held in a church building although it can be held anywhere.

The communion rail (sometimes called the altar rail) is usually an actual low railiing between where the altar is and where the congregation sits for worship. It is where congregants come to receive communion, kneel to pray or receive blessings from the pastor/priest. Of course, depending on the traditions of the denomination and the local congregation, the "rail" may not be anything more than a physical space.

Daily Pre-Vatican II only once a day. Post-Vatican II (lax) (on a Saturday for example) once at a daily Mass (liturgy of the day); should you attend a funeral after Mass you may receive as part of the grieving community; should you attend a Nuptial on that day, you may receive as part of the celebrating community; should you wish to attend the Vigil Mass that afternoon, so as not to have to get up early in time for Sunday Mass) you could attend the Mass [if offered after 4PM] you may receive, as it is a different liturgy from the morning Mass. (That makes 4) To top that off, if you did get up early enough on Sunday and wanted to go to Mass on Sunday, you could receive, for even though it is the same liturgy as the Vigil Mass it is being offered on a different day.

Catholics do NOT "take" Communion, they RECEIVE Holy Communion from the priest or a duly authorized lay minister of the Eucharist. You receive Holy Communion because Our Blessed Lord, Jesus Christ commanded it, saying, Then Jesus said to them: Amen, amen I say unto you: Except you eat the flesh of the Son of man, and drink his blood, you shall not have life in you. For the complete dissertation of Our Blessed Lord on receiving Holy Communion, read the entire sixth chapter of St. John's Gospel.

This is for many reasons. Firstly, the Orthodox Church believes that it is the One True Church that was founded by Jesus Christ in 33 AD. The Roman Catholics probably also believe the same, but both can't be right, since we know that Jesus only established one church. The Orthodox and Catholics used to be united as one church for the first 1,000 years of their history, but then disagreements arose, mainly over Catholic changes to the Creed (the filioque) and Catholic claims of the supremacy of the Pope, which the Orthodox will not accept. This is because papal supremacy has never previously existed in the history of the church. The Pope is the head of the Roman Catholics, but Jesus Christ is the head of the Orthodox Church. The Orthodox Church has a collegial hierarchy of equal Patriarchs and other bishops who preside over church synods and councils. There are other reasons as well, such as the way the Eucharist is celebrated, and the manner of baptisms. The Orthodox still practice baptism by triple immersion in water, as has traditionally been the case for centuries, whereas the Catholics have changed this practice and now use sprinkling instead. It is hoped that one day unity will prevail, but this can only happen once all of these differences have been resolved.

The Eucharist can be Consecrated by any Validly Ordained Priest. Provided that they fall within the bounds of the Catholic Church, or at least within the bounds of Church recognised Holy Orders. This means that Orthodox Priests, Coptic Priests and all Catholic Priests are capable of Consecrating the Eucharist during the Mass. However since the Holy Orders of the Lutheran Church and the Episcopal/Anglican Church are not valid, the Eucharist/Lords Supper does not result in church recognised Consecration.

" This is my body, which is given up for you."

" This is my blood, which is given up for you."

The Communion of Saints is the connection between all Christians, living on earth and in Heaven.

The Eucharist is the Institution established by Jesus Christ on the night of the Last Supper. On that night he takes the unleavened bread and the cup of wine and turns them into his Body and Blood, and gives the command and the power to do so to his Apostles, so that He can remain with them always and develop a closer relationship with us. This is called transubstaniation - the changing of the substance, bread, into the Body of the Lord, while still retaining the properties of bread, such as the look, texture, smell, and taste.

This is preluded by the discourse in John 6, where Jesus invites all to "eat of his body" and "drink of his blood." The Jews to whom he was preaching believed that he meant to literally eat his flesh - which is true. He did mean for us to eat his flesh and drink his blood. Most Protestants and others deny this, saying that Jesus meant this symbolically, that in order for us to have eternal life, we must believe in him. We do need to have faith in Jesus to attain life in Heaven - but there's more to it.

The manna eaten by the Israelites in the desert is a foreshadowing of the Eucharist - which is Jesus, the Heavenly Bread. The manna was literally "bread from Heaven," sent by God to the starving Israelites. But the Israelites again grew hungry and eventually died of old age, sickness, etc. If the manna is a foreshadowing of the Eucharist and is "bread from Heaven," that means the Eucharist must be something more than bread sent from Heaven for the nourishment of the body. If one takes the Protestant view that the Eucharist is merely a symbol, that it is man-made bread symbolizing faith in Jesus, then it is less than the manna, which came directly from Heaven. However, if one accepts that the Eucharist is truly the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ in the form of man-made bread, then the manna signifies something much greater - actually God HIMSELF coming down to nourish our souls.

If you are interested in learning more about the Eucharist - the Body and Blood of our Savior, see your local Catholic Church and ask to talk to the priest.

The form of Communion given to the dying(Vote 4 McCain) The form of Communion given to the dying(Vote 4 McCain)

Yes it is really nourishing us because Holy Communion separates us from sin. The body of Christ we receive in Holy Communion is "given up for us," and the blood we drink "shed for the many for the forgiveness of sins." For this reason the Eucharist cannot unite us to Christ without at the same time cleansing us from past sins and preserving us from future sins.

Protestants are Christians and there are many different denominations. Some of their beliefs are different from Catholics (most Protestants accept divorce and believe it is acceptable to use birth control, for example). In order to better answer this question, we would need to know which denomination you are asking about: Unitarians, for example, are the most liberal of the Protestants and they have religious practices and rituals that are very different from more traditional denominations like Baptists or Episcopalians.

You can give you God son for his first holy communion a special crucifix, a painting of Jesus, a statue of Jesus, a painting of Jesus giving communion to a boy, a treasure box with holy and sacred things in it like rosary beads, bible, crucifix necklace etc. The most important thing is your gift must be relevent to the occasion and something that comes from you, maybe you could make him some thing. I know I was very touched when my God mother gave me a treasure box that she made with little scrolls inside with bible sayings and prayers, because I knew that she had put in a lot of time and effort just for me. Good luck!! :)

pandoras box

The purpose of the Eucharist is to make us united with Christ spiritually since we no longer see him in the physical and visible reality of life. If Christ is present now I guess we would not need the Eucharist because His living presence would suffice all our lack. So, it is the Eucharist that builds that inner spiritual craving and intimacy in us with the Lord.

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Likewise, it is the Eucharist that will lead us toward the Kingdom where he Himself reigns. It will be our earthly foundation an escatological reality.

No, it is not correct. Communion is restricted to baptized Catholics in a state of grace. When you receive communion you are stating that you are in 'full communion' with the Catholic Church and believe in the true presence of Jesus Christ in the Eucharist. That is the purpose of the recipient saying 'Amen!' when receiving the host.

pray the rosary everyday

sacrifice what you like the most (like meat/chocolates/music/etc...)

try and go for mass everyday

read the bible everyday

help those who need help

Answer: Those are more actions than symbols. Holy Week symbols: palms, bread & chalice, darkness (extinguishing candles, black coverings), cross, empty tomb

Eucharist reenact and represents the last supper, where JESUS changed the cup of wine to his blood, and the bread to his body. (no, that doesn't make the apostles cannibals)

In communion with God refers to a deep, personal relationship characterized by open communication, prayer, and worship. It involves seeking intimacy with the divine, recognizing God's presence in daily life, and aligning one's heart and mind with spiritual truths. This connection fosters spiritual growth, peace, and a sense of purpose, encouraging individuals to live in accordance with their faith. Ultimately, it is about experiencing a profound sense of belonging and love within the divine relationship.