What can I expect from a Baptist Service

[lisahiku]

In any case the center of our faith is the Eucharist take away that, and we have lost the reality of Christ being substantially present with us. He is everywhere spiritually, but not everywhere in His Body…

Yes he is everywhere.

 

[Monica4316]

This has NOTHING to do with the catholic view on the Real presence.

The question was asked if a catholic could take communion at a baptist service.
The Baptist church does not seem to have a problem with it, as stated by a baptist.

So they CAN take communion.

That is what the question was. AND the answer.

but we are trying to say that although a Baptist church would allow a Catholic to receive Communion in their church, - the Catholic must not, because the Catholic teaching is against this.

Yes he is everywhere.

Spiritually. But physically: only in Heaven, - and in the Eucharist (substantially, Sacramentally). It’s like if you lived 2000 years ago and Jesus came to your city and there’s a difference between praying to Him in your house or going and meeting Him face to face. That is what we do in the Mass/Adoration.

 

[lisahiku]

Just one thing… I read in an article (by a priest) that Catholics should not actively participate in Protestant services… it might not even be encouraged to attend the services especially if you think it might make you doubt your faith. If you have to attend, out of charity, for example, then try to just observe this is nothing against Protestants.

You sure about that? Cuz, it sure sounds like it IS against protestants.
There are mixed faith couples that attend both services of their respective denominations.

 

[Monica4316]

You sure about that? Cuz, it sure sounds like it IS against protestants.
There are mixed faith couples that attend both services of their respective denominations.

Assuming that the Catholic spouse had the blessing of their priest to do this… they should still observe, not receive Communion, not participate in a way that causes scandal, etc…

it’s not even about Protestants. It’s about not showing fake unity when real unity is not present. Since we’re talking about spiritual realities this is very important and relates to divine law. We don’t have to be talking about a Protestant church, but any other religion.

We should respect Protestants, remember they’re our brothers and sisters in Christ, have an (imperfect) link to the Church, understand they believe in Christ, we can pray with our Protestant friends (as long as we’re not praying anything against the Catholic faith)… but worship, that is different. We don’t worship in order to respect. We worship for God.

 

[Holly3278]

I respectfully disagree. I know protestants who DO beleive in the Real presence at their church.

It does not matter if a Protestant believes in the real presence or not. Protestants do not have the real presence regardless of whether they believe they do or not. One must have valid apostolic succession in order to have a valid Eucharist. Protestants do not have valid apostolic succession and many of them don’t even claim to have apostolic succession. Therefore, they do not have a valid communion or Eucharist.

By the way, just because a Baptist says its okay for Catholics to receive communion at their church does not in reality make it okay. Catholics are under the jurisdiction of the Pope, Bishops, and the Magisterium and the Pope, Bishops, and Magisterium say that a Catholic cannot receive communion at a Protestant church without committing a mortal sin. The Catholic Church is right on this and the Protestant church is wrong. It is as simple as that. It is wrong for a Catholic to receive communion at a Protestant church regardless of whether you think it is okay or not.

 

[imasinner]

You sure about that? Cuz, it sure sounds like it IS against protestants.
There are mixed faith couples that attend both services of their respective denominations.

Lisa, thank you for your (name removed by moderator)ut but what the Catholics have stated is true for a Catholic. We are not against fellow Christians (its not personal) but we do not share the same beliefs re Communion. I am not going because I want to learn about Baptist beliefs or enjoy a Baptist Service (I have a attended a Funeral Service at the same Baptist church and wonder if there is a difference to the normal Sunday Service). I am simply going because I love my Baptist cousin and he invited me to his very first sermon , something which is very important to him. I have to trust that he does not want to convert me or I will have a problem. Peace and blessings, Lisa.

 

[imasinner]

If it’s anything like the one I went to, you might be sitting there at the end of it wondering when (now that the choir rehearsal and the Sunday School is finished) they will finally start the service of worship.

At the Funeral Service I attended there was so much noise during the service I did not realise the service had actually started some time before I entered. I will not make the same mistake again.

 

[imasinner]

Thank you all for your (name removed by moderator)ut I now have a good idea of what to expect. The fellowship during service is something I am uncomfortable with but now I understand it to be part of the service I can go with that. As a Catholic I thought it disrespectful to “gossip” in church but now I know its “fellowship” Blessings to all

 

[Cat]

yes , a catholic CAN receive communion at a baptist service.

No, they cannot.

Our bishop has made it very clear, and we are taught often in our parish, that Catholics cannot participate in non-Catholic communion services because it gives a false impression that we endorse their practices.

The Protestant fellowship may allow and even encourage non-Protestant Christians to participate in communion, but the CATHOLIC Church does NOT allow it. Please do not encourage your Catholic friends to disobey their own church.

 

[Cat]

Thank you all for your (name removed by moderator)ut I now have a good idea of what to expect. The fellowship during service is something I am uncomfortable with but now I understand it to be part of the service I can go with that. As a Catholic I thought it disrespectful to “gossip” in church but now I know its “fellowship” Blessings to all

I would recommend not attending with any attitude of haughtiness, pride, or judgementalism. The Baptists do NOT “gossip” during church, nor do any Protestants that I have ever been part of. Don’t pre-judge or misjudge. Remember that the measure you use to judge others will be used to judge you.

Fellowship in Protestant churches is sweet and wondrous, and I miss it very much being part of the Catholic Church.

Yes, some Catholics enjoy fellowship before and after Mass. My husband and I are blessed in our parish to have lots of social activities and and opportunities to make friends and we have done so.

But we still miss the sweet, sweet fellowship present during a Protestant worship service, where people look at each other while they enthusiasticially sing the hymns and songs, and where they clap to the Lord in the beauty of holiness.

If you have always been a Catholic and have never experienced this, then please do not scoff or sneer at something that you can never understand or appreciate.

Just be quiet and seek to learn and understand, as best you can, your Protestant brothers and sisters in Christ, and pray for them to eventually find their way home to Christ’s True Church.

 

[JHow]

…What can I expect from a Baptist Service…

Clap on the ‘two’ and the ‘four’… not the one.

 

[Marsha_Adams]

yes , a catholic CAN receive communion at a baptist service.

The Baptist may permit a Catholic to receive communion at a Baptist service, but the Catholic Church DOES NOT permit a Catholic to receive at a Baptist service, and theologically speaking - why would one want to receive symbolic bread when one can go to Mass and receive the literal body and blood, soul and divinity of the resurrected Christ?

 

[lisahiku]

 

[lisahiku]

it’s not even about Protestants. It’s about not showing fake unity when real unity is not present. Since we’re talking about spiritual realities this is very important and relates to divine law. We don’t have to be talking about a Protestant church, but any other religion.

Have you ever heard of ecumenical services?

 

[CopticChristian]

This has NOTHING to do with the catholic view on the Real presence.

The question was asked if a catholic could take communion at a baptist service.
The Baptist church does not seem to have a problem with it, as stated by a baptist.

So they CAN take communion.

That is what the question was. AND the answer.

A Catholic Could take communion. A Catholic should not take communion. Taking communion as a practicing Catholic expresses a belief that there are no differences in the Sacrament. It may seem to be courteous however those, knowing you are Catholic, see this as other than Courtesy.

I Can as A Catholic do lots of things. The question is rather Should I do lots of things. I have the ability, however the permission by the OHCAC and by my acknowledgement of my Faith suggests I should not.

 

[CopticChristian]

I was recently invited by my Baptist cousin to attend a church service in a couple of weeks time in which he will be giving the sermon. He claims he is not a pastor but his pastor has given him this honor because of his belief in him and his knowledge on the Bible. He is a fallen away Catholic. What can I expect from a Baptist Service as I have only attended his church for a funeral.

Be prepared for all you read and more. You may be asked to stand up and acknowledge that you are a first time visitor. Be prepared to be greeted and invited to further services and Bible study. Be prepared to know that everyone knows that you are Catholic.

 

[lisahiku]

Protestants ARE allowed in special circumstances to recieve communion in the catholic church. They must go throught the proper channels, but it is permitted in special circumstances.

So there ARE exceptions to “catholics ONLY can receive the Eucharist due to apostalic succession” !!!

 

[BigFellaMick]

Protestants ARE allowed in special circumstances to recieve communion in the catholic church. They must go throught the proper channels, but it is permitted in special circumstances.

So there ARE exceptions to “catholics ONLY can receive the Eucharist due to apostalic succession” !!!

You were right on the first part in that only under VERY rare and special circumstances might a protestant be allowed to receive holy communion with the eucharist but I’m sorry, you are very wrong about Catholics being allowed to receive communion in a protestant service. It has been said before, a Catholic can differentiate the real presence in the Catholic Church to the mockery of Christ fake presence in protestant churches. To partake in this, regardless of reasoning, would be slapping Christ in the face. And that’s something I don’t think any christian, Catholic OR Protestant should want to do. I would encourage you to read up on the Catholic Church by yourself. As opposed to listening to your pastor speak about it as this is always hit and miss. Some pastors have presupposed ideas about the Church that they are all too eager to spread amongst their congregations. It just seems you are trying to speak on the Church from a position of knowledge when clearly there is none (and I don’t mean that in a confrontational way). Catholics can often be ignorant of how protestant services work but the reverse to this is exponentially true. Seek Christ with all your heart and prayerfully you will find your way home to His Church, the Catholic Church. God Bless.

 

[CopticChristian]

You were right on the first part in that only under VERY rare and special circumstances might a protestant be allowed to receive holy communion with the eucharist but I’m sorry, you are very wrong about Catholics being allowed to receive communion in a protestant service. It has been said before, a Catholic can differentiate the real presence in the Catholic Church to the mockery of Christ fake presence in protestant churches. To partake in this, regardless of reasoning, would be slapping Christ in the face. And that’s something I don’t think any christian, Catholic OR Protestant should want to do. I would encourage you to read up on the Catholic Church by yourself. As opposed to listening to your pastor speak about it as this is always hit and miss. Some pastors have presupposed ideas about the Church that they are all too eager to spread amongst their congregations. It just seems you are trying to speak on the Church from a position of knowledge when clearly there is none (and I don’t mean that in a confrontational way). Catholics can often be ignorant of how protestant services work but the reverse to this is exponentially true. Seek Christ with all your heart and prayerfully you will find your way home to His Church, the Catholic Church. God Bless.

Protestants ARE allowed in special circumstances to recieve communion in the catholic church. They must go throught the proper channels, but it is permitted in special circumstances.

So there ARE exceptions to “catholics ONLY can receive the Eucharist due to apostalic succession” !!!

I believe you are correct however I read this post as pertaining to Protestants. In the second statement I see the exception that only Catholics can receive communion is restated as affirming the first statement. I do not see that this post is directed to Catholics.

 

[CopticChristian]

it’s not even about Protestants. It’s about not showing fake unity when real unity is not present. Since we’re talking about spiritual realities this is very important and relates to divine law. We don’t have to be talking about a Protestant church, but any other religion.

Have you ever heard of ecumenical services?/QUOTE]

I have often thought of this and how this would be accomplished. In consideration of the Olympics and how each country marches in with their flag of their country and there is mutual respect even for the smallest contingency. This thought coincident with the Protestant use of Stadiums led me for a time to think of how this could be done…

The Pope walks in, followed by the Anglicans, Lutherans, Reformed and all the others. They all walk to their designated seating carrying a Bible, which Bible? and then what?..let the confusion begin. I doubt that within the realm of Christianity even among Protestants there will ever be such a thing.