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The International Free Catholic Communion* invites ALL who share our vision to join with us. We are a "Communion", a "Seraphic Order", of autonomous bishops, clergy, ecclesial communities and individuals whose hearts burn with the fiery Love of God.
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History of the International Free Catholic Communion. The...
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History of the International Free Catholic Communion. The history of the IFCC is fundamentally rooted in the story of the Old Catholic Church of the Netherlands. So, we have included here a brief history and explanation of the Old Catholic Church.
Catholic ministers administer the sacraments of penance, Eucharist, and anointing of the sick licitly to members of Eastern Churches which do not have full communion with the Catholic Church if they seek such on their own accord and are properly disposed.
To receive Holy Communion worthily it is necessary to be free from mortal sin, to have a right intention and to obey the Church's laws on the fast required before Holy Communion out of reverence for the body and blood of Our Divine Lord.
What is the Eucharist? The Eucharist is the source and summit of the Christian life. The term “Eucharist” originates from the Greek word eucharistia, meaning thanksgiving. DOWNLOAD PDF.
9 kwi 2020 · Because of the intimate connection of the Sacrament of Holy Communion to our life in Christ, Catholics who wish to receive Communion must be in a state of grace—that is, free of any grave or mortal sin—before receiving it, as St. Paul explained in 1 Corinthians 11:27-29.
The Real Presence of Jesus Christ in the Sacrament of the Eucharist: Basic Questions and Answers. The Liturgy of the Eucharist begins with the preparation of the gifts and the altar. As the ministers prepare the altar, representatives of the people bring ...
