Can Catholics receive Mormon Eucharist?

[Lauren S]

First off, I am not confident in my knowledge of Mormons receiving communion so please inform me. My friend (Mormon) and I(catholic) want to go to each other's church's to experience different types of religion. We have talked for hours at the differences between each other's and we both are fascinated. I will be going with them to their church(ward?) In a few weeks and I was wondering if it would be considered disrespectful to receive communion. If so, how can I politely refuse IT? Also would it be disrespectful for them as a Mormon to receive catholic communion?

 

[Cooky]

First off, I am not confident in my knowledge of Mormons receiving communion so please inform me. My friend (Mormon) and I(catholic) want to go to each other's church's to experience different types of religion. We have talked for hours at the differences between each other's and we both are fascinated. I will be going with them to their church(ward?) In a few weeks and I was wondering if it would be considered disrespectful to receive communion. If so, how can I politely refuse IT? Also would it be disrespectful for them as a Mormon to receive catholic communion?

Only Catholics who have recieved the Eucharistic sacrament can take communion. But your friends can certainly walk up with their arms crossed at communion, and recieve a blessing from the priest.

 

[Watchmen]

First off, I am not confident in my knowledge of Mormons receiving communion so please inform me. My friend (Mormon) and I(catholic) want to go to each other's church's to experience different types of religion. We have talked for hours at the differences between each other's and we both are fascinated. I will be going with them to their church(ward?) In a few weeks and I was wondering if it would be considered disrespectful to receive communion. If so, how can I politely refuse IT? Also would it be disrespectful for them as a Mormon to receive catholic communion?

Technically the Mormon sacrament is for baptized Mormons only, but no one will think anything of you partaking or not. If you choose not to partake then just pass the tray to the next person. I’ve attended mass a couple times. I’m a former Mormon and love mass so much more than a Mormon meeting.

EDIT: I should also add that if your friend is like most Mormons, her sole purpose for this “exchange” is to turn you on to Mormon beliefs and convert you.

 

[Ellen Brown]

First off, I am not confident in my knowledge of Mormons receiving communion so please inform me. My friend (Mormon) and I(catholic) want to go to each other's church's to experience different types of religion. We have talked for hours at the differences between each other's and we both are fascinated. I will be going with them to their church(ward?) In a few weeks and I was wondering if it would be considered disrespectful to receive communion. If so, how can I politely refuse IT? Also would it be disrespectful for them as a Mormon to receive catholic communion?

Mormons practice "Open Communion", AND they do it every week, the way that everyone should.

 

[Katzpur]

EDIT: I should also add that if your friend is like most Mormons, her sole purpose for this “exchange” is to turn you on to Mormon beliefs and convert you.

On the other hand, her friend may be like me -- "not your average Mormon," but rather someone who would just like to see people develop a greater respect and appreciation for other people's beliefs. Perhaps her friend will find Catholic Mass to be a very spiritual experience, as has been the case for me when I've attended.

 

[metis]

Perhaps her friend will find Catholic Mass to be a very spiritual experience, as has been the case for me when I've attended.

Yep, and that happened to me over 50 years ago.

 

[Watchmen]

On the other hand, her friend may be like me -- "not your average Mormon," but rather someone who would just like to see people develop a greater respect and appreciation for other people's beliefs. Perhaps her friend will find Catholic Mass to be a very spiritual experience, as has been the case for me when I've attended.

That’s why I said “most Mormons” and not “all Mormons.” I think you know you’re the exception.