Common questions

What should we do before communion?

What should we do before communion?

A person who is to receive the Most Holy Eucharist is to abstain for at least one hour before holy communion from any food and drink, except for only water and medicine.

Can you go to heaven without taking communion?

No. The Eucharist is not required to enter heaven. All that is needed is God’s Grace.

Can someone go to heaven without going to church?

However, your salvation does not require that you be a Christian and the qualifications for being a Christian doesn’t require regular church attendance. The church has persuaded us that the prerequisite to be a Christian and walk through the gates of heaven is contingent upon church attendance.

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What do you say before you take communion?

When you approach the priest or Extraordinary Minister, he/she will proclaim “the Body of Christ,”. You proclaim your faith, both in word and in a gesture: as you say “Amen.” (meaning I believe it!) you also bow as a way of showing your respect and faith.

What time of the day should Holy Communion be taken?

That being said, the historical usual time of the day for receiving Holy Communion was first thing in the morning. But for many years now, the Communion Fast has been reduced to one hour (historically it was from midnight! and then for a number of years, three hours).

What should I do before the communion service?

You should deal with that before the Communion service. Christians have been forgiven by God from the punishment of their sins. However, not acknowledging your sin and confessing it to God will cause a lack of fellowship between you and the Lord.

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Should a person take communion before being baptized?

The natural order presented in Scripture is that a person becomes a believer in Jesus, receives baptism, and then regularly begins taking Communion with other believers as a follower of Christ. Taking Communion before being baptized would appear to be an exception to the rule,…

What is the Lord’s supper or communion?

The Lord’s Supper or communion is a solemn occasion. It is the time when Christians remember Christ’s death for the forgiveness of our sins (1 Corinthians 15:3-8).

What is Communion and why is it important?

Communion is a precious time in the life of a believer when he is focused on remembering and giving thanks for the sacrifice of Jesus Christ on the cross. This time is also known as the Lord’s Supper.