holy communion

[wendsteve]

I am a baptised and confirmed christian (Cof E) I also teach in a primary catholic school, I want to know why I can not receive holy communion in a catholic church. How do I convert to the catholic faith

[crete]

contact the priest at your nearest church,

[Ethel]

You need to be confirmed into the Catholic Church to take Communion in a Catholic Church.

As you are a teacher in a Catholic school, you should have plenty of people to advise you on Conversion.

However, all Roman Catholic Churches hold RCIA courses, for people thinking of converting. This information is from the Hexam Diocese, but is applicable throughout the UK:

http://www.rcdhn.org.uk/becoming_a_catholic/be coming_a_catholic2.html

[RATTER15]

My lips are sealed!!

[crete]

super glue ?

[RATTER15]

and a sticky plaster!!

[Cetti]

Just curious, why do you want to convert to catholicism if you are already a christian?

[pleasehelpme]

catholics believe in transubstantiation (bread and wine actually change into the body of christ) whereas , to the best of my knowledge, protestants believe in consubstantiation (christ is present at the eucharist but the bread and wine do not change). the difference of opinion means that you shouldn't receive the eucharist if it's been blessed by a minister/priest of a different faith. some would argue that it is all the same and that you should be able to receive it.

[RATTER15]

Surely its what you believe in that counts!! will going to a different church change that??

[crete]

you back from church yet RATTER ?

[Ethel]

Ratter - if you are a member of a church, it is a fundamental requirement that you share the beliefs of that Church.

A member may question his faith and his belief, of course, but the practice of attending Church is to be praise God with like-minded people in the ways and belief of that particular Church, and to follow the teachings of the holy book as interpreted by that Church.

All Christians believe that Jesus is the son of God, and believe in the Holy Trinity. But Catholics and Protestants are very different.

[wendsteve]

many thanks for all your replies, especially pleasehelpme. I had not realised the difference in the two faiths as a clear definition. I had spoke to 2 priests and 3 vicars for advice, pleasehelpme has given me a clear definition. thank you! Ethel- I am at a crossroads and not sure which road to follow, hence my enquiry. Thanks for the link, which I will follow after this message.
Hope to let you know the path I will follow!
Peace be with you

[crete]

amen me dear >

[RATTER15]

Thank you EtheI I feel more informed now!!

I knew I should have kept my gob shut !!