Comments on: I am Protestant thinking about going to a Catholic church for the first time and receive the Eucharist …….

By: cristoig

cristoig — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 15:23:54 +0000

Anna, the Catholic Church teaches that only Catholics are saved. What we teach is that all are saved through Christ's Church.
One should not receive the Eucharist, unless properly disposed according to the teaching of St. Paul to do otherwise brings the sentence in itself and can cause death. this is a serious matter and you should talk to a priest of deacon before trying to receive. That said I understand your desire to receive, but should be done with due respect and understanding of the measures they are taking.
In Christ
Fr Joseph
It is necessary that all Catholics believe in the actual body of Christ in the Eucharist to receive. Definitely not an optional belief as such practice of taking without discerning the body and blood are violated biblical injunctions.

By: Greenwoo

Greenwoo — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 15:23:54 +0000

Hi Alexa,
You probably want to talk to a Catholic priest, first, before doing this ….
Peace, love and blessings
Greenwood

By: Sldgman

Sldgman — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 15:23:54 +0000

Yes, that respect for the Eucharist - the Body of Christ andblood.
It is very disrespectful to receive Communion without being in a state of grace.

By: Bri

Bri — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 15:23:54 +0000

Hello friend,
I've been a devout Catholic all my life and I would like to have a Catholic perspective amazing!
You seem to fully understand the Eucharist, Catholics rather than receive! Congratulations!
However, you can not receive the Eucharist unless Catholic.
Sorry.
-SO-in order to receive Jesus physically, body, blood, soul and divinity, have to be Catholic!
Talk to a priest or a Catholic church DRE.
God Bless!

By: stpolyca

stpolyca — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 15:23:54 +0000

I'm glad to hear of their enthusiasm for receiving the Holy Eucharist. However, it should be part of the Catholic community in order to receive full benefits from it.
The Holy Apostles were Catholic. The word "catholic" simply means "universal." The "Universal" or "Catholic" church began as soon as our Lord celebrated the first Eucharist with his disciples at the Last Supper.
Before proceeding with all due respect, please read the Catechism of the Catholic Church before receiving the Eucharist. You might be surprised!

By: Stone Rolled Clean Away

Stone Rolled Clean Away — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 15:23:54 +0000

Interesting, is not a member of a Catholic church and going to serve communion. I had the impression that in order to have a Catholic service had to be a member.
The Bible also says not to take it unworthily. ie if you have any sin in your life that are better off passing on taking communion, living in sin and take it. What can I do to make sure I am free from sin, that is, when I'm waiting for the emblems and ask God to forgive me of any sin that may be guilty. If your church does not take it seriously then I suggest you talk to your pastor, and if nothing is done, find another church to do so.
Jesus was not speaking literally, but we're going to treat it like him. We should regard as bread that we eat and think about the healing power of Jesus is when the stripes on the back. We consider the juice (wine) as we drink and think of the blood that was shed to cleanse us from our sins.
Oh, by the way, Jesus did not die to save the entire race from eternal damnation. He died to save those who accept his sacrifice as payment for their sins.
Pastor Bill

By: malak

malak — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 15:23:54 +0000

After saying that "this is my blood, this is my body," he said, "Do this in remberance Me" which was not really him, but do so to remember. Anyway, its against the rules of the Catholic Church so that you can take communion in their church if you're not a confirmed Catholic, so the point is moot. It would be very embarrassing to be expelled from the church, but that's what will happen if the capture of a Catholic not trying to take communion there.

By: jimbob

jimbob — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 15:23:54 +0000

I would not if I were you - but I'm not, so this is so worth it.
Protestants are all over the map when it comes to the Eucharist / Communion - transubstantiation consubstantiation, memory, sacrament, ordinance, real presence, both / and, etc., etc.
Not so with the Catholics. There is a pre-existing unity among Catholics when it comes to the Eucharist. Thus, while many Protestants with their differing views of the Communion as an opportunity to put aside differences and break bread with fellow Christians who may not share all the doctrines and beliefs that do, most Catholics are participating in the communion and attend Mass as outward growth of pre-existing unit. We should not bury hatchets, no differences aside.
For his sake, no horn, and pollute in its most sacred of unity in Christ. If you are not one of them - if you have not drunk that Kool-Aid - then claiming to have respect for them and simply ask the Lord's blessing to make your way to tomorrow morning the minister of the Eucharist.

By: imacatho

imacatho — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 15:23:54 +0000

At the Last Supper, Jesus said, "Take this bread. It's my body. "He said," Take and drink. This is my blood. Do this in remembrance of me ".
Catholics believe that this was the first Eucharist, which by some miracle the bread and wine actually become the body and blood of Jesus Christ.
Catholics recreate the Last Supper at every Mass, the priest, acting in the place of Christ, transforms the bread and wine into the body and blood of Jesus Christ.
This is a great sacrament of thanksgiving and unity of Catholics.
Anyone who does not believe in the Real Presence of Christ is not united with the Catholic faith is asked, out of respect, not to receive the Eucharist.
Catholics, out of respect for other Christian denominations do not receive communion in non-Catholic churches.
We pray that one day Christian unity will succeed and that all will be called to the same table.
With love in Christ.

By: Daver

Daver — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 15:23:54 +0000

I am delighted that they have accepted the truth of the real presence in the Eucharist. I am also delighted that you wish to receive the Eucharist from the Catholic Church.
There is something you need to know about the reception of the Eucharist to non-Catholics: Normally non-Catholics are not allowed to receive Holy Eucharist.
While we always welcome to celebrate Mass at a Catholic church, the reception of the Eucharist is normally made to the Catholics. Reason being, the act of receiving the Holy Eucharist in the Catholic Church is similar to that profess faith in the real presence (not a problem in your case) but also is a profession of faith in all Catholic teachings.
If you accept the real presence of the Eucharist, I have no doubt that can accept other teachings of the Church if they choose to accept them too.
This might seem unfair to non-Catholic Christians, but the truth is that the Church respects the real presence of the Eucharist that we can not allow that possibly it is the actual or of the Church in general to receive it. The Church protects the integrity of the victim for this.
The Holy Eucharist is undoubtedly the most Holy Church of the Sacraments. You can not afford to have is the receipt lightly. The reception of Holy Eucharist is not a right, is a privilege. That said, please know that is their right to earn the privilege of receiving the Holy Eucharist.
I hope you have noticed that I used the terms "general" and "normally" when referring to non-Catholics who receive the Eucharist.
Since profress belief in the presence and honestly wish to receive the Body and Blood of Christ Catholic Church, you should contact the priest of the Church who want to attend mass.
The priest would be willing to allow you to receive the Holy Eucharist while not (yet) be Catholic. Good luck.