i have a question why is it that catholics dont allow others to take communion just because they dont believe in transtubulation but yet catholics still do it for remembrance i think other christians should be allowed to take communion thats what christ would have wanted. yet they dont allow that, yet want unity?
2006-12-26 12:59:02 · 11 answers · asked by carol s 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
At the Last Supper, Jesus said, “Take this bread. It is my body.” The he said, “Take this and drink. This is my blood. Do this in memory of me.”
Catholics believe this was the First Eucharist, that through some miracle the bread and wine actually became the body and blood of Jesus Christ.
Catholics reenact the Last Supper during every Mass, where the priest, acting in place of Christ, changes 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 actual presence of Christ and is not united with the Catholic faith is asked, out of respect, not to receive the Eucharist.
Catholics, out of respect for other Christian faiths, do not receive Communion in non-Catholic churches.
We pray that one day Christian unity will succeed and we will all be called to the same table.
With love in Christ.
2006-12-28 16:00:50 · answer #1 · answered by imacatholic2 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Some can. Eastern Orthodox and (if they ask) most Lutherans can, for example. The reason lies in the way that different denominations view the Eucharist. Most Protestants, as you know, believe communion to be merely symbolic of Christ. Catholics, however, actually believe that the Eucharist IS Christ. There is a huge difference between taking bread and wine and taking God. Catholics don't really want to be exclusive, but the reverence, the understanding, the mind-set is all wrong if you believe you're just eating bread and drinking wine and nothing more. It's ignoring God's presence. It's kind of insulting to treat Him so callously. That's why Catholics only want those who believe in transubstantation to receive. It's not that they believe themselves to be superior but rather because they don't want such a thing to happen. Catholics do want unity and would gladly have others attend their Masses; they would gladly study with others and work with others and learn from others. But only those who believe it's God should receive the Eucharist.
2006-12-26 15:31:42 · answer #2 · answered by Caritas 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Holy Eucharist is a sign of unity in the Body of Christ. At the present time, there is too many obstaclers to that unity to allow inter-denominational communiuon services.
Catholics are not allowed to participate in the communion services of other faiths, either.
Catholics are not allowed to receive communion in the Catholic Church if they are not in a state of grace - they have an unconfessed mortal sin on their soul. The mortal sin creates damage to the union between the unrepentant sinner and the rest of the Catholic Church.
Yes, we want unity. Receiving communion cannot create unity where there is none, but can strengthen unity where it exists.
Please contact me if you have any questions.
2006-12-26 13:08:36 · answer #3 · answered by Sldgman 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There is no reason to take communion. The Eucharist, or whatever it's called, is not Jesus Christ. The priesthood was done away with at the beginning of the New Covenant. We are (believers) all priests, answering to one High Priest, Jesus Christ.
At my Church, the Lord's Supper is not required each week. When we do, a small piece of broken bread (representing His broken body) is distributed by the deacons. Then a small cup of the fruit of the vine (grape juice) is given to everyone present, representing His Blood, then we eat, then drink. No religious rites, no "blessing" of the juice and bread, it's a simple exercise, in remembrance of His sacrifice.
Anyone is welcome.
2006-12-26 13:35:04 · answer #4 · answered by lost and found 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
True the church exemplifies unity catholic means universal for all peoples. The truth is one and cannot be dismantled to suite an individual. You must believe all the church professes as it is Christ that profess through the Holy Spirit. The Sacrament of Holy Eucharist is in fact the body and blood of our Lord. It is the sacrifice and offering like that on cavalry in an unbloodied manner. In order to receive one must be free of mortal sin as it would be a sacrilege to profane the lord in such a way. God Bless
2006-12-26 13:14:26 · answer #5 · answered by Gods child 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't believe that it is the Catholics that have the problem with it, it is the other denominations that do. The communion means different things to different people. i am willing to take communion at mass because i know that i am saved and why i am taking it, they don't want others to take it because it means nothing if you know not why you are observing communion.
2006-12-26 13:05:49 · answer #6 · answered by soccerbabe_angel 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Catholics understand that special preparation is required before anyone ... even a Catholic ... is allowed to receive the real and substantial body, blood, soul, and divinity of Jesus Christ.
To do otherwise only brings condemnation.
Protestants typically do not believe in the real presence of Christ, nor do they believe in the necessity of specially preparing one's self to receive him.
Why would Catholics consent to allow anyone to desecrate God's holiest and most personal sacrament in this way, especially when it would also likely prove to be spiritually devastating for the Protestant communicant?
We're not dealing here with simple crackers and grape juice.
Unity would be wonderful, but unity is not the major issue. Respect for God, his church, and his holy sacraments certainly is.
Please REMEMBER that!
2006-12-26 17:55:05 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
There are few religious organization's that practice unity... Most can not even have unity within its own members of the church that they attend.
unconfessed mortal sin is a reason that they can not take communion?
where in the Bible does it say to confess your sins to man.. Man can not forgive your sins.
2006-12-26 13:04:18 · answer #8 · answered by mrs.mom 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Catholics dont really believe in transubstantiation either... they SAY they do... they say they believe the bread and wine really do become Jesus' flesh and blood... but if you ask them if the substance itself changes to flesh and blood they say "no" so you ask "does Jesus' substance then become bread and wine?" they will say "no" which means they obviously DONT believe it REALLY becomes Jesus' flesh and blood.... but to admit they dont, is to have to allow other faiths to partake.
2006-12-26 13:04:06 · answer #9 · answered by impossble_dream 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
they do let you
you don't even have to be Christian either
I'm atheist, those things taste like wafer candy that dissolves quick, slightly sweet, no wine though, I was in a mental hospital, wanted to know what communion was like, no harm in it I figured
2006-12-26 13:02:39 · answer #10 · answered by kurticus1024 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋