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The Catholic belief that the bread and wine become the body and blood of Christ during the Eucharist, while their outward appearances remain bread and wine.

The Roman Catholic belief that the bread and wine become the body and blood of Christ while their outward appearance remains unchanged.

Roman Catholics believe in transubstantiation. Through consecration, the bread and wine become the actual body and blood of Christ, although their outward appearance remains unchanged. Catholics therefore understand receiving Communion as receiving Christ himself, not merely symbols of him.

The Catholic belief that the bread and wine become Christ’s body and blood while retaining the appearance of bread and wine.

When comparing Christian interpretations, explain the difference between Catholic belief in transubstantiation and a symbolic understanding; do not assume all Protestants hold identical beliefs.

Distinguish Catholic transubstantiation from a symbolic interpretation of the Eucharist. In Catholic belief, the outward appearance of bread and wine remains unchanged.

The Catholic belief that the bread and wine become the body and blood of Jesus Christ when they are consecrated during Mass.

The Catholic belief that the bread and wine become Christ’s body and blood during the Eucharist, while their outward appearances remain unchanged.

Catholics believe in transubstantiation. Through consecration, the bread and wine become Christ’s body and blood, although they retain the appearance and taste of bread and wine. Catholics therefore understand receiving Communion as truly receiving Christ, not merely handling reminders of him.

Transubstantiation

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