Church Vs Catholic Church

Worship in the Catholic Church is almost completely centered on the Communion. People who are faithful to this religion are expected to take communion every Sunday and on certain holidays during the year. Mass is held daily in most churches and is essential element of the service at marriages, funerals and other Catholic events. Catholics participate in Mass as a celebration of the Eucharist - A sacrament and the central act of worship in many Christian churches, which was instituted at the Last Supper and in which bread and wine are consecrated and consumed in remembrance of Jesus' death; Communion (American Heritage Dictionary). Catholics are encouraged to attend mass frequently as a way of acknowledging God and being forgiven for their sins. …show more content…
Communion is the most important part of the Catholic mass, as it symbolizes receiving the body and blood of Jesus as represented by bread and wine. People who are not faithful to the Catholic religion are still welcome at the mass. Some religions, i.e., members of Orthodox Churches, the Assyrian Church of the East and the Polish National Catholic Church may attend mass, and may receive communion however they must do it in the manner that is traditional in their own …show more content…
During this time there are several readings made and hymns sung. It starts out with the first reading which is usually taken from the Old Testament; at this recent Mass the readings were read by a member of the congregation, known as a Lector. After this first reading a psalm/hymn is sung and then there is a Second Reading. The second reading is done on Sundays and major events, but not on weekdays and the introduction, conclusion and response of the congregation are the same as the first reading. Once this has been completed there is then either an "Alleluia" or Gospel Acclimation - in this recent mass the priest would say "Alleluia!" and the congregation would sing it afterwards, this was repeated twice. After this the "Homily" was performed, in which the Priest gives a lecture regarding a issue or occasion that is occurring, on this day, the issue of abortion was brought up. The Priest may also participate in or have a reading or discussion about a holiday/feast that is being held. The Priest then proceeds with the "Profession of Faith", this is said one of two ways - the "Nicene Creed" which is recited by everyone - or the "Apostle's Creed" which is used in Celebrations of Masses with Children. After this is completed there is a Prayer of the faithful - on this day a member of