Why do Catholics teach it is okay to take communion without examining yourself?

Question

This is contrary to the Word of God.

1 Corinthians 11:28-30.

They say it's 'fine'... And this is odd because Communion with them is actually a rite, not an observance like it is with Christians.

Be wary of people like "Everydaycatholiccommisar" and his insidious teachings.

Everydaycatholic! You talking semantics!

Answer 1

I think the following is the answer you are making comment on:

"As long as you do not have an unrepented mortal sin on your sooul, it is ok to receive communion. There are several places in the Mass in which we ask for forgiveness. Receiving communion (Jesus Christ) removes minor, venial sins."

I did not say anything about not examining ones conscience. We do that at the beginning of Mass and then ask God for forgiveness.

Thank you for giving a good example of bearing false witness.

Answer 2

Receiving communion while not in the state of grace is a sacrilege. This means that if one has a mortal sin and has not gone to the sacrament of reconciliation, he cannot receive Holy Communion. He will be committing a bigger sin if he does. Every Catholic knows this. It is part of the twelve tennets of the Catholic Faith -- "the forgiveness of sins". Catholics mention it every time they pray the Apostles' Creed which is also part of the Mass. Communion is not just a rite or even an observance, it is an actual partaking of the Body and Blood of Christ in the form of bread and wine. Catholics believe that consecration and communion is Calvary all over again every single time the Eucharist is celebrated. As Catholics we know to cleanse ourselves before receiving Christ sacramentally, not just by examination of conscience but by penitence through confession to a priest, act of contrition, a firm purpose of amendment and gaining absolution from Christ's ordained minister.

Answer 3

But, that's only an example of Catholicism's Christianized paganism. Confession and penance are also blasphemy. The very aspect of their Communions is counterfeit to the true teachings of Christ. They make His atoning sacrifice null and void for sake of their traditions. I don't hate Catholics. My wife is an ex-Catholic. I'm just saying that there is a better, fulfilling and simpler way to salvation. Do not continue to be deceived for love of a church. Jesus has a Church and not even the gates of hell can prevail against it.

"And I heard another voice from heaven, saying, Come out of her, my people, that ye be not partakers of her sins, and that ye receive not of her plagues. For her sins have reached unto heaven, and God hath remembered her iniquities. Reward her even as she rewarded you, and double unto her double according to her works: in the cup which she hath filled fill to her double." Revelation 18

Answer 4

The Catholic form of self-examination is the act of confession, in which a human representative of God, a priest, acts as the intermediary between God and the confessor. The act of confession (ideally) leads the confessor to reflect on how free from, or bound to, "Earthly desires" his or her soul is.

This is a useful and profound intention, summed up originally in the West by Socrates in the exhortation "know thyself".

The Catholics, however, are heavily influenced by imperial Rome and so this "knowing thyself" comes, as do many of their activities, with special trappings and other multi-modal aids (statues, pictures, music, clothing, ritual speech) which add to the grandeur and emotional forcefulness of the activity.

Answer 5

Catholics do NOT teach this. We are supposed to examine our conscious daily and we are NEVER to receive the Eucharist in an unworthy manner. In fact, near the beginning of Mass is a time to examine our conscious and ask God for forgiveness.

Whomever told you this is mistaken.

Answer 6

In TRUTH, without regard to Catholicism, "examine yourself" in this passage is one of the most misunderstood points in scripture.

The PURPOSE of the self examination is NOT to determine if you are WORTHY to partake, because NO ONE CAN BE.

Look at the CONTEXT for a moment:

1Corinthians 11:27 Whoever, therefore, eats the bread or drinks the cup of the Lord in an UNWORTHY MANNER will be answerable for the body and blood of the Lord. 28 Examine yourselves, and only then eat of the bread and drink of the cup. 29 For all who eat and drink without DISCERNING THE BODY, eat and drink judgment against themselves. (NRSV)

1. It is not oneself that is the subject, but the MANNER in which one looks at the emblems.

2. We are not to determine if we are "worthy," but IF we are RECOGNIZING the body. Paul was addressing some significant abuses in the church at Corinth and wanted them to re-focus themselves on the priorities of Christian living. This was just one of many areas where he criticized the way they handled things, for instance, order in the assembly so visitors would not be put off.

Answer 7

Hello,

On the contrary; they do NOT. They teach the opposite that it is sacrilegious to receive communion without examining your conscience and confessing your sin to God. In fact they are the strictest of all the denominations when it comes to this.

By the way, who told you this?

Cheers,

Michael Kelly

Answer 8

Catholics are taught to examine themselves prior to receiving the Eucharist. Many Catholics do not take communion for the very reason that they need to go to confession and be absolved.

Answer 9

Actually...that is the most absurd, out of context rambling I've ever seen on R&S...and THAT'S saying something.

In Catholic faith and practice: Holy Communion is NOT recommended unless a complete self examination and a proper Sacramental Confession with absolution is done.

You really ought to read a book before spouting such nonsense.

Answer 10

I don't like the Catholic communion...they believe the bread actually become the body and the wine actually become the blood...uhhhh I feel this is re sacrificing Jesus over and over again.....Just luke their cucifix....Jesus is never off the cross?? I guess that's why so many priests are alcholoics lol...they can't pour the blood of Jesus down the drain.

I believe you need to be right with God before you can take communion!! It is dangerous not to!!

God bless and I only hope they learn the truth!