Is it ok for an Episcopalian to accept communion at a Baptist church or a Catholic to accept communion without a confession for a long time? Personal opinions please
2006-11-28 01:51:06 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
They should be respectful of each others faith in communion and belief about it. If a church feels that communion is just a sharing between believers of a common loaf then it is acceptable to share if invited to by that church. To Roman Catholics and Orthodox the communion bread is the actual body of Christ on this earth. It is very very sacred the most sacred thing on this planet and not to be taken without preparation and a ready heart.
It would be wrong to trample this belief by insisting that they must share freely of such a holy and sacred object of faith. Even Catholics themselves prepare for communion by going to confession and making sure that they have not eaten food recently so that it is not part of a meal.
2006-11-28 01:57:40 · answer #1 · answered by Makemeaspark 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, Baptist churches have an "open table" and consider communion to be an ordinance rather than a sacrament, i.e. symbol only. In my own Baptist church, anyone can give it, and I believe anyone that wants to may partake. Episcopalian & Catholic may not hold those same views though, and it's up to them whether they want to participate or not.
Baptists don't consider confession to be valid, so no problem there. However, with views this liberal, Catholics & Episcopalians may look at this as the "Baptist snack" if they hold other opinions about what the bread and wine should be.
2006-12-02 00:37:02 · answer #2 · answered by ccrider 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As most Protestant (non-catholic) churches do not teach that communion imparts any special spiritual value, but is rather a symbol only, there is no issue with a person receiving the communion elements in a church other then their own. The "power" is not in the physical bread and wine, but in the persons faith and heart.
For a Caholic, they may receive communion at any Catholic church. They are discouraged from receiving it from a Protestant church.
However, whether Catholic or Protestant, it is taught that before (or as) a person receives the elements, they should be sure that they have confessed and dealt with the sin in their life. Otherwise the communion is at best pointless, and at worst can condemn you for it's misuse. For Protestants, that confession can happen at the communion table. They believe that each person can confess directly to God and receive forgivenss. Confession to a priest is not needed. For a Catholic, that would mean making their confessions to a priest and receiving the penance and forgiveness. But before receiving communion, each should be sure that they are right in their relationship with God.
2006-11-28 10:02:01 · answer #3 · answered by dewcoons 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No.
1. To accept communion from a domination not your own states you agree with their beliefs. It's concidered blasphamy and no matter what, only take from your own domination.
2. It is a good idea that if you miss even one mass, to go to confession. Missing mass is a sin, and taking communion after you've missed mass is an even greater sin.
I'm Roman Catholic.
2006-11-28 09:54:34 · answer #4 · answered by sister steph 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I personally believe yes, it is ok. Communion represents the same thing no matter what church you are in. As for confession, I confess my sins and downfalls to my Lord Jesus everyday. I don't believe you have to go somewhere special to do this.
2006-11-28 11:09:18 · answer #5 · answered by vanhammer 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't do communion at another church cause I would not be sure why they do it.
2006-11-28 09:57:10 · answer #6 · answered by iwant_u2_wantme2000 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sure...
As a Baptist all that we ask is that you profess to believe in Christ.
2006-11-28 09:52:54 · answer #7 · answered by King 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋