Is Protestant celebration of the "Eucharist" valid?

[KellyR]

My Presbyterian friend (former Church of Christ) said they celebrate the Eucharist every Sunday and they believe that Christ is truly present in their Eucharist. I was surprised to hear this. Can this be possible seeing as their ministers are not ordained priests? How should I respond to this?

 

[Devon_Caffran]

These links should be helpful for understanding the difference between Presbyterian Communion and the Catholic Eucharist. If you have any further questions or concerns that are not answered by these links, please contact Catholic Answers directly.

**Recommended Reading:
**Who Can Receive Communion?
Ecclesia de Eucharistia (Note especially sections 43-46)