Can a Catholic take communion in Protestant services?

[Ralph_John_Heck]

During the past 12 months I have been told by practising Catholics that they have received Communion while attending services at Lutheran services.

What have you to say about that?

Thanks

Ralph John

 

[Devon_Caffran]

These links should be helpful for understanding why Catholics should not take communion in non-Catholic services. If you have any further questions or concerns that are not answered by these links, please contact Catholic Answers directly.

**Recommended Reading:
**What should I do in a non-Catholic church?
Should I receive Protestant communion until I become Catholic?
Is it a sin to receive communion in a Protestant church?
Ecclesia de Eucharistia (Note especially sections 43-46)