What's the difference?
I'm Protestant. Our Pastor always says while giving Communion, "Blood of Christ shed for you" and "Body of Christ shed for you,". How is the Eucharist different?
2007-08-15 13:58:07 · 5 answers · asked by wimmibear 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Oops. I meant to say, "Body of Christ broken for you," not shed. :)
2007-08-16 02:00:38 · update #1
Eucharist and communion are interchangeable words. Eucharist comes from a Greek word meaning thanksgiving. Catholics believe that the Eucharist is the body and blood of Christ. Depending on what denomination you are, the belief is the same, although it is my understanding that some denominations believe it is symbolic or allegorical.
2007-08-15 14:12:36 · answer #1 · answered by Matt W 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The true Eucharist is radically different in that it actually IS what your pastor is saying - the Body and Blood of Christ. Your Communion is merely a symbol of the true Eucharist Christ instituted at the Last Supper. Communion in the Catholic Church IS the actual Eucharist instituted by Christ.
2007-08-15 14:05:55 · answer #2 · answered by PaulCyp 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Eucharist is the sanctified Body and Blood of Christ.
but most people call receiving this "communion".
at least in Catholicism, which believes in transubstantiation.
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2007-08-15 14:03:55 · answer #3 · answered by Quailman 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Catholics receive the Eucharist every week(i do) and some every day. That's probably the only difference(as far as I know)
2007-08-15 14:03:19 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
They're the same thing. I'm Episcopalian and the two terms are used interchangeably. However, the line for the bread is "Body of Christ, which is given for you . . . "
2007-08-15 14:03:23 · answer #5 · answered by Sancho 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋