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So why can only Catholics receive Communion? Does the Church think that I am not a Christian? CATHOLIC: Oh, no. The Church makes no judgments about whether any person is a true Christian, not even about its own members.
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www.catholic.com/thisrock/2003/0302sbs.asp
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Catholics believe the Eucharist, or Communion, is both a sacrifice and a meal. We believe in the real presence of Jesus, who died for our sins. As we receive Christ's Body and Blood, we also are nourished spiritually and brought closer to God. ... May Catholics give holy Communion to non-Catholics?
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www.americancatholic.org/FEATURES/SACRAMENTS/Eucharist....
www.americancatholic.org/FEATURES/SACRAMENTS/Eucharist.asp
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Catholicism equates Jn. 6:53, ... The following quotes regarding the importance of Catholic communion are taken from the Catechism of the Catholic Church (Libreria Editrice Vaticana -- In the USA, Liguori Publications, 1994), Imprimi Potest Joseph Cardinal Ratzinger.
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www.evangelicaloutreach.org/communio.htm
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Should non-Catholics who are not practicing their faith receive Holy Communion? ... A Catholic must be in a state of grace to receive holy Communion, and anyone aware of being in a state of mortal sin must first receive absolution ... Saunders, Rev. William. "Should Non-Catholics Receive Communion?" Arlington Catholic Herald.
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www.catholiceducation.org/articles/religion/re0244.html
www.catholiceducation.org/articles/religion/re0244.html
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About Non-Catholics Receiving Communion - Possible Exceptions ... However, there are circumstances when non-Catholics may receive Communion from a Catholic priest. This is especially the case when it comes to Eastern Orthodox Christians, who share the same faith concerning the nature of the sacraments.
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www.announcements-shoppe.com/About_Non_Catholics_Commun...
www.announcements-shoppe.com/About_Non_Catholics_Communion_Exceptions
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I know Catholic churches will not allow non-Cathol ... I know Catholic churches will not allow non-Catholics to take communion with them. I have been told this is because we are not in communion with the church. But isn't communion about Jesus and not denomination? If I am in communion with Jesus why forbid me?
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answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20080324182641AA65...
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