Comments on: Can a Protestant (who wants to be Catholic) believe in transubstantiation Catholic receive communion?

By: Sentinel

Sentinel — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 09:19:51 +0000

Although they are to be commended for their faith can not receive the Eucharist until they receive the official church and as you know it really means to take RCIA classes, look at it this way, if you believe in the Real Presence of Jesus in the Eucharist, would surely move mountains to meet him, and apparently annoyed with the task of taking the class would be nothing in comparison, my hope and my prayer for you is that the courage and go for it.
God bless.

By: meeomyo

meeomyo — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 09:19:51 +0000

You should talk to your local director of religious education in parrish.In your case, I think it would help you.But must first be baptized (in many but not all baptism already have would be good) Also I must first penance.I no reason you should not be able accommodated.If I can help contact me.

By: Marysia

Marysia — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 09:19:51 +0000

Unfortunately no measure that are not fully in communion with the RCC. you have to believe and accept - the only way is through becoming a Catholic convert.
God bless and keep you;

By: kidnapped by mango milkshakes

kidnapped by mango milkshakes — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 09:19:51 +0000

No, you have to go through RCIA and be baptized in the church and participate in reconciliation before receiving Communion;)

By: Wolfebla

Wolfebla — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 09:19:51 +0000

Sorry, but until you become a full member of the Church, you should not receive Communion. The good news is that RICA classes generally meet once a week from fall until Easter, and usually last no more than an hour or two at most.
We'd love you to join us in the fullness of the Catholic faith, and how to convert myself, I can almost guarantee you will never regret their choice. God bless you on your spiritual journey!
PS. Do not let those who are saying that you have to get "saved" you from joining the Catholic Church. They seem to think that salvation is a kind of small and exclusive club are the only ones who can say who can and can not participate.

By: skepsis

skepsis — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 09:19:51 +0000

Catholicism uses a model community of the Church. Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist are sacraments of initiation. So it's not just a matter of having information, but to be part of the community. RCIA is usually directed by an Easter baptism for the regulars. You may be able to speed up the process somewhat if you consult with the RCIA director and pastor, but not his own. If you have been baptized (Catholic or Lutheran), will be even easier, but still need to work out with the official representatives of the Church. Meanwhile, you have to patiently refrain from receiving the Eucharist until you are "officially" Catholic.

By: bye bye

bye bye — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 09:19:51 +0000

If you believe in transubstantiation, then it is possible. honestly, I do not think so, but can
here's a more in-depth answer:
The guidelines for receiving communion, which are issued by U.S. bishops and published in many missals, explaining, "We welcome our fellow Christians to this celebration of the Eucharist as our brothers and sisters. We pray that our common baptism and the action of the Holy Spirit in this Eucharist we are closer to each other and begin to dispel the sad divisions that separate us. We pray that these diminish and finally disappear, in accordance with Christ's prayer for us "that all be one" (John 17:21).
"Because Catholics believe that the celebration of the Eucharist is a sign of the reality of the unity of faith, life and worship, members of churches with whom we are not yet fully united are not normally permitted to communion. Eucharistic sharing in exceptional circumstances by other Christians requires permission according to the directives of the diocesan bishop and the provisions of canon law …. "
Scripture is clear that participate in the Eucharist is one of the highest signs of Christian unity: "For there is one bread, we who are many are one body, for we all partake of the one bread" (1 Cor. 10:17). For this reason, it is normally impossible for non-Catholic Christians to receive Holy Communion because doing so would be to proclaim the existence of a unit which, unfortunately, no.
Another reason why many non-Catholics who normally can not receive Communion is for their own protection, since many reject the doctrine of the Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist. Scripture warns that it is very dangerous not to believe in the Real Presence to receive Communion: "For he who eats and drinks without discerning the body eats and drinks his own punishment. That's why many of you are weak and sick, and some have died "(1 Cor. 11:29-30).

By: Laura

Laura — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 09:19:51 +0000

If you want to be Catholic, know more about the kind of RICA local Catholic church - when it held, where to go, etc. You may be able to work your class schedule around it.
And, sorry, but RCIA is a year long journey, no matter how much you know about Catholicism. It's how the Church ensure that it is serious enough about the conversion to devote much time to it.
Until you've been through RCIA, is technically not receive Catholic communion. According to the Vatican, this "implies a unity that does not exist and for which we all must pray."

By: Der Roman Katholische knecht

Der Roman Katholische knecht — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 09:19:51 +0000

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You should go to RICA and rapidly converted to the Roman Catholic Church for you to receive Holy Communion in the table of the feast of the Lord
The flesh and blood of Christ gives us eternal life

By: Jesus is Lord

Jesus is Lord — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 09:19:51 +0000

Doing RICA course usually starts in September to Easter, when converts are received into the Church at the Easter Vigil. Usually consists of a weekly session for an hour and a half, along with Catholics who want to learn more and non-Catholics who are considering whether the Catholic faith is them.There few weeks off at mid-term and Christmas time. If you miss any the world has a book of what is possible to catch up!
It will help if you already have knowledge about Catholicism and you have a sponsor to help him complete what he does not understand, like their priest.
When they are received into the Church and are committed then you can begin to receive Holy Communion, but not before.Until then we invite you to go up for the priest's blessing at Communion time.
It's worth the wait!
God Bless