The primary purpose of communion is a symbolic reminder of Christ's death. For the Jews, the Passover Feast is a reminder to them that once they were held as slaves in Egypt and God provided Moses to lead them to freedom from their bondage.11 Oct 2014
What it means to receive Communion?
1 : an act or instance of sharing. 2a capitalized : a Christian sacrament in which consecrated bread and wine are consumed as memorials of Christ's death or as symbols for the realization of a spiritual union between Christ and communicant or as the body and blood of Christ. b : the act of receiving Communion.
What do you do at a Communion?
At Communion, you may receive the Body and the Blood of Christ. The priest will either place the host on your tongue or in your hands, then another priest (or Extraordinary Minister of the Eucharist) will offer the chalice containing the Blood of Christ, from which you may take a small sip.
What happens at your First Communion?
A First Communion is a rite of passage also known as the sacrament of the Holy Eucharist and is a celebration of a child's decision to follow the teachings of the Catholic Church. He/She will eat the Bread of Life (or a “host” a round white wafer made of wheat) and drink wine from the Cup of Life.15 May 2016
What happens at a Catholic Communion?
Roman Catholic Church teachings say Jesus is present in the consecrated Communion wafer and wine, also known as the Eucharist, which means thanksgiving, each time parishioners receive them. The bread and wine become the body, blood, soul and divinity of Jesus, according to Catholic doctrine.8 Apr 2016
What comes to us in Communion?
According to the eucharistic doctrine of Roman Catholicism, the elements of the consecrated bread and wine are transubstantiated into the body and blood of Christ: their substance is converted into the substance of the body and blood, although the outward appearances of the elements, their “accidents,” remain.
Can anyone receive Communion in a Catholic church?
The Catholic Church has a variety of rules and guidelines about who can receive Communion. For example, only baptized Catholics are eligible to receive Communion. Overall, 77% of Catholics report taking Communion at least some of the time when they attended Mass, while 17% say they never do so.24 Sept 2015
Who is allowed to receive communion?
In general it permits access to its Eucharistic communion only to baptized Catholics.
Can a non practicing Catholic receive Communion?
If you don't profess the Catholic faith, then it isn't appropriate to act as if you do. (Technical point: in very rare circumstances and only with the Bishop's permission, a Protestant who believes the teachings and requests Communion can receive the Eucharist [ CCC 1401].31 Mar 2020