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Eucharist in Anglicanism. Anglican eucharistic theology is diverse in thought and practice. Its sources include prayer book rubrics, writings on sacramental theology by Anglican divines, and the regulations and orientations of ecclesiastical provinces.
- The Offertory
- The Great Thanksgiving Or The Prayer of Consecration
- The Breaking of The Bread
- The Communion of The People
- Post-Communion Prayer and Dismissal
The bread and wine (a gift of the people) are brought to the altar in preparation for the Communion. We sing a hymn as the collection plates are passed. The bread, wine and money offered at the Altar represent our lives, our work, our recreation, our families and our community. In other words, we offer to God all that we have and all that we do. Th...
This prayer reminds us of God's love for us, that we turned away form him, and that he sent his son Jesus Christ to share our human nature and to live and die as one of us, so that we might be brought back to God. We are also told of Christ's death on the cross, a perfect sacrifice for the whole world, and we are reminded of the Last Supper and the...
At the first Eucharist and in those of the early Church, it was necessary to break the loaves or cakes of bread so that they could be distributed for Communion. For many this breaking of bread has a special meaning: it has become a reminder of the breaking of our Lord's body on the Cross. To symbolize this the celebrants breaks the bread saying "Al...
The gifts we gave at the offertory, the bread and the wine, are now returned to us. But because God has accepted them and used them for his purpose, they are changed. They are now for us the Body and Blood of Christ, His Power, Love and His strength. We believe in the Real Presence of Christ in Holy Communion. All baptised Christians regardless of ...
We say a prayer of thanks as we go out in to the world to do the work that God has called us to do. We are sent on our way with God's blessing today and always. Thanks be to God
Aug 27, 2018 · Before the Liturgy of the Word of God leads to the Liturgy of the Holy Communion, the people must heed two warnings. First, they heed Paul’s warning in 1 Corinthians 11:27-32 to examine themselves before partaking of the Eucharist through t he Confession of Sin and the priest’s declaration of Absolution. [People:]
- Joshua Steele
Anglicanism is a form of Christianity that is part of the Protestant branch of the religion. People throughout the world belong to Anglican churches. Some of those churches have different names, but they are all related. Together they are known as the Anglican Communion.
May 4, 2012 · Receiving the Eucharist. The actual practice of receiving the Eucharist (which means “thanksgiving”) has a varied history. Christians in the early days gathered every day for a love feast, followed by the ceremonial meal of bread and wine, usually in the evening.
Jan 30, 2002 · The Anglican Church of Canada Commentary on the Eucharist (written for children) Ven. Peter Hannen (Diocesan Liturgical Officer) This text is designed for use in conjunction with the eucharistic rite in the Book of Alternative Services and was written especially for children. Before the Greeting
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The Eucharist draws us all together, including those who would otherwise be separated by political belief, social status, economic class, cultural difference, ethnicity, or sexual orientation, to name but a few of our human distinctions.
