To receive Holy Communion with dignity, you needprepare. This process involves not only the external side, but also the inner inner. It is necessary to know and observe the conditions of participation in this Sacrament. How to prepare for the sacrament?
Ignorance is not an excuse
The external side of training for most peopleis known. First, be sure to be on the eve of the Communion in Confession. According to the apt expression of one of the well-known theologians, a clear conscience indicates a short memory. Or about ignorance of the practical meaning of the commandments and inattention to oneself. It is necessary to confess not only actions, but also mental sins. That is, the dream of someone else's wife, even if you saw a woman only on TV, is a sin.
Formal rules
Also, external training includesabstention from entertainment, that is, three days before the sacrament you can not go to the cinema, participate in the holidays, watch entertainment programs. The "unseen warfare" we do not even interested in "what is happening in the other kingdoms: coups and events," that is, in modern language, news. Of course, on the Internet, you also need to avoid sites with entertainment content. What exactly to leave, and what to exclude - this is a matter of conscience of the future of the communicant. You must abstain three days from animal food and sexual relations, as well as read carefully before Communion and following of the canons. Also good works of mercy, help money or business needy. Help to parents, children and friends is also considered!
Only voluntarily
But there is also internal training, whichincludes several conditions. How correctly to prepare for the sacrament? First, the cup can only be approached if you feel the need for it. This is called the "condition of God's thirst." That is, a son (over 7 years of age), who is pushed over to the communion by an unnecessarily "pious" mother, is likely to receive communion unworthily. That is, this action should be voluntary.
Non-peaceful there is no place for the bowl
How to prepare for the sacrament to be worthy?It is very important to reconcile with everyone with whom you are at odds. At least make the first step. If you are not forgiven, but you sincerely regret what happened and are ready to make amends, then after the confession on which you repent, ask the priest for permission to receive communion in his state.
The way of life of a believer
How to prepare for communion, to feel joybeing with God in all its completeness? Enter the reading of the Gospel and the church literature in the daily routine. It is widely distributed free of charge, you can even read it online without downloading. And there are a lot of books published. And try to find yourself a confessor so that you can receive advice in controversial situations.
How to prepare for the sacrament of children?Babies under 7 years of age are not required to confess. Although it is possible for senior preschool children to have a little chat with the priest before the communion. Breast children can drink milk when they are supposed to do it on the schedule of feeding. Rules for kids are very flexible. But from the age of 7 the child must prepare fully.
