For Catholics, the Body and Blood, Soul and Divinity of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ made fully present on the Altar by the words of consecration said validly by an ordained priest or bishop.
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What do Catholics mean when they talk about the Real Presence in the Eucharist?
The Catholic Church is one of several denominations that teach the Real Presence, but they don't all have the same understanding of this doctrine. What is the Catholic understanding?
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Why does communion frequency vary in different denominations?
Different churches celebrate the Eucharist (Communion, Lord's Supper, ...) with different frequency. At one extreme, Catholic and high Anglican churches tend to celebrate it at least daily. Many ...
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As a protestant, may I participate in the Eucharist (Communion) when visiting a Catholic church?
I think the title sums it up. I'm a protestant Christian, and have many Catholic friends. When I visit their churches, is it permissible for me to participate in the Eucharist/Communion ceremony by ...
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What do Lutherans mean when they talk about the Real Presence in the Eucharist?
The Lutheran Church is one of several denominations that teach the Real Presence, but they don't all understand it the same way. The Lutheran understanding differs significantly from the Orthodox and ...
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Is communion service at the rail vs. in the pews a function of denomination or church size?
In the small baptist churches I've been a part of, (and the LDS service I attended), the communion elements are served to worshippers in the pews. In my Episcopal church, everybody comes up to the ...
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Why the Eucharist is never mentioned in the book of Hebrews? [closed]
Do I miss something here? Why the Eucharist is never mentioned in such a detailed book as the book of Hebrews?
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Do Catholic children near death recieve the Eucharist as Viaticum
Canon law says that anointing of the sick is to be done to someone having attained the age of reason, same as reception of the Eucharist and the Sacrament of Penance.
However, as "Food for the ...
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Which traditions practice paedocommunion?
What specific traditions (or denominations inside a tradition) currently practice paedocommunion?
Are there any that practice paedocommunion but not paedobaptism?
Are there any that historically ...
