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Hi. I'm doing a paper for an MA, on the links between vampires in literature, and religion. Since I'm not a Christian of any denomination, I was wondering if you could help me out with a technical question. I was wondering if the part of the service, with the wine and wafers, representing Christ's blood and body (I think it's called the Eucharist?) is a specifically Catholic thing, or if it is common to Christians generally.
Thanks for your help.
Cheryl,
Several Christian demoninations have a "Last Supper" or "Communion" memorial where bread and wine is consumed. The Catholic Church is the only one that believes that the bread and wine (the Eucharist--it means "thanksgiving") have been changed into Christ's body and blood.
Deacon Tom
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Tom Schott
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I am an ordained permanent deacon in Catholic church. Married with three children. I am able to answer questions about most aspects of our faith, from Scripture to prayer. My perspective is pastoral and progressive.
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Ordained to permanent diaconate in 1985. Parish work in hospice, RCIA, liturgy, evangelization, and adult education since then.
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