Is there a real presence when Protestants have Communion?

[chu_iyah]

I know that most reject the idea of real presence, but does it matter whether they acknowledge it or not?

 

[Fr.Charles_Grondin]

Yes, it does matter. There are 3 things that are required for the sacrament of the Eucharist to be valid:

1. proper matter and form
2. a validly ordained priest
3. the priest must have the proper intention

Many Protestant communities use grape juice instead of wine. That is invalid matter. They also don’t always use the anything similar to the institution narrative.

Very few non-Catholic faith communities have valid lines of Apostolic Succession.

However, presuming valid matter and form and a validly ordained priest, there still must be the intention to do what the Church intends. If there the community/church does not believe in the Real Presence there can be no proper intention.