Do I need to be confirmed to take Holy Communion?
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Depends on what religion you are. If you are in the Catholic faith I believe you have to take class or be confirmed I can't remember if what i've heard from Catholic Friends. But If you go to a Christian church then you just have to become a believer of Jesus Christ and repent of your way. It is best that you talk to your Priest/Pastor/Minister depending on what church that  you attend! Many Blessings!
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Nope, becoming drunk is the sin. Catholics often use real wine for communion. I have the occasional drink. I work at a 5 star restaurant, and we go to wine tastings. My Jehovah's Witness co worker tastes the wine with the rest of us.
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As usual, people completely ignore the question to push their own agendas, as opposed to just ANSWERING THE FREAKING THING.....\n\nAnyways....\n\nTo become an ordained HP legally, considering that Wicca and Paganism don't recognise a head of church (just heads of their own covens) your best bet would be to go to the Universal Life Church website for ordination, and send away for their ordination packet.  It has the info and paperwork you would need to file with your local government to be legally recognised as clergy.  \n\nThe only other option would possibly be getting in with the Covenant of the Goddess, but it's a bit harder with them, and I'm not sure how close you are to them.\n\nGood luck on your journey. :)
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You have to be baptized.\nYou have to have the Melchizedek Priesthood.\nYou have to be called by God.\nThere are a few other little requirements. But Those are the main ones.
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I am not a priest but I am Catholic so I hope I can give you some help on this.  I was not Catholic when I married my Catholic husband.  I was christened as a child but I can't remember if they even asked for any documentation to prove that.  But we did have to meet with a priest to clear up issues about how any children would be raised, etc.  And, anyone getting married in the Catholic Church must attend pre-cana classes.  Also, I was not allowed, of course, to take communion during the ceremony.
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Many Catholic schools offer CCD classes.  Also, if a church parish does NOT have a school, they may still offer CCD classes.\n\nI am so happy to hear you want your little one to learn about her faith and to receive Holy Communion.  If you really want to "bond" consider taking a class or 2 yourself so you can learn more about your faith.  That way, you can grow in love for each other and strengthen your faith.\n\nAfter she makes her Communion, please commit to continue to allow her to get religious education, and take her to church.  So many of the parents in our church parish baptize their baby, have them make their Communion, then fall out of sight.  If it's that important that your child is baptized and makes her communion, it should be important that you practice your faith, too.\n\nGod Bless!
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I am a Catholic Convert - trust me, the experience of receiving the Holy Eucharist in the Catholic Church is the most wonderful thing you will ever experience.  To try to describe it would fall short.\n\nMind you, this is all in a spiritual context.
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Only two Sacraments are received only once. Both Baptism and Confirmation imprint on the soul an indelible spiritual sign which consecrates the person and therefore are not be repeated.\n\nThe other five Sacraments that can be received more than once:\n- Eucharist can be received daily.\n- Reconcilation is received as required.\n- Anointing of the Sick is received as required.\n- Matrimony can be received more than once if a spouse dies\n- Holy Orders can be received three times, once becoming a deacon, once becoming a priest, and once becoming a bishop.\n\nWith love in Christ.
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check it out with the priest at the church....he will guide u best. for all you know half of these answers would be for that silly 2 points which members get.....so dont risk religious matters , at yahoo answers. get a verified answer , something you can be sure of from someone in authority. if you can't meet the priest send someone on your behalf.
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Well it is up to you have active you are in the ceremony, but personally I would not participate actively in something that I did not believe in. It all depends what it is they're doing though. For example if they are praying then I would stay silent and wait for them to finish, but if they wished me to be a godparent then I would probably have to decline because that would involve me saying things that I did not believe. I wouldn't feel comfortable doing that. You should just see the baptism for what it is, a way for the parents to celebrate the birth of their new child and introduce him to the community. That something we can all enjoy :-)
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Assuming that you are an adult, go to your local Catholic parish and tell them that you are interested in joining the Church. They will enroll you in an RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults) class which usually starts in late November (beginning of Advent) and culminates in a baptism (Easter Vigil). At your baptism, you will also receive Confirmation and Holy Communion. Once all that happens, you are a part of the Church. However, as you will find, developing your faith is an ongoing process with its ups and downs. In the end, I hope you'll find that it pays off.\n\nIf for some reason, you don't like your parish, go to another parish. Find one that you like. Don't give up on Catholicism just because the pastor at the closest parish doesn't foster your spiritual needs. As the saying goes, don't throw the baby out with the bath water.
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I am originally an Anglican (Church of England/Episcopalian), although since I moved to the States I now consider myself Christian/Non-Denominational. \n \nTechnically, the Episcopal church would probably tell you that NO, it does not fulfill your Sunday obligation; however, just about every Episcopalian service offers communion, no matter which day it falls on. If you feel that strongly convicted, talk to the Priest/Rector and ask him/her.\n\nGood luck!
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It should be available to the same people you allow to marry (or baptize, or whatever religious ceremonies you provide in that line) in the church.  The best deal I saw when setting up my sister's wedding was the space provided, tea and coffee provided.  Guests supply the food.  No alcohol, rude pictures or items, appropriate music, etc..  Keep it inline with your church's beliefs.  If your god would frown on it; don't allow it.  If your god would smile on it; go for it!
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Eucharist is a sacrament of unity and thanksgiving. It shouts, "We are one, praise God!" \n\nSadly this is not true between Christian denominations. \n\nCatholics believe in the real presence of Christ in the Eucharist. Most Protestant denominations do not.\n\nCatholics ask Protestants to respect our belief by not receiving Eucharist in a Catholic Church. \n\nThe Catholic Church also asks Catholics visiting Protestant Churches, out of respect for their faith, not to receive Holy Communion there.\n\nHopefully one day, all our differences will be resolved and we will be able to come together at one table.\n\nIt sounds like you are in the middle with a foot in both faiths. Do you feel one with the Catholic Church?\n\nIf yes, receive Eucharist in peace.\n\nIf no, please wait until you are one with the Church, possibly through the Sacrament of Reconciliation.\n\nWith love and prayers in Christ.
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sounds like you have all you need.  Ever try to call the church and ask? They might know.\n\nHave a good week.
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The Church requires that one of the Godparents be Catholic:\n\nThus if we remember a few basic things about Baptism—it gives a person both a new and special status as a child of God and it makes a person a member of the Body of Christ, the Church—then what you are looking for are godparents who \ncan truly represent that Christian community. Basically this means you want at least one active and committed Catholic. \n\nThe Catechism of the Catholic Church states "...the godfather and godmother... must be firm believers, able and ready to help the newly baptized—child or adult—on the road of Christian life" (#1255). This is the Church's way of saying that being a godparent is truly a ministry in the Church, and not simply an honor.
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No.  Transubstantiation is the belief that the elements of the Communion, or Lord's Supper (called by Catholics the Eucharist), become the literal body and blood of Christ, while remaining in their form as bread and wine.  Part and parel with this belief is that a sacrifice takes place at the mass.  I believe Yahushua Messiah (Jesus Christ) was sacrificed once for all, at Calvary, and doesn't need to be sacrificed again.  I believe that the bread and wine act as proxies, standing in place of the body and blood, part of a memorial feast of what had taken place on the cross.