Full communion definition
Full communion means a mutual recognition that the partner churches hold “the essentials of the Christian faith” within the catholic and apostolic tradition. In such a relationship, according to “Called to Common Mission,” neither church “seeks to remake the other in its own image, but each is open to the gifts of the other as it seeks to be faithful to Christ and his mission. They are together committed to a visible unity in the church’s mission to proclaim the Word and administer the Sacraments” (“Called to Common Mission,” paragraph 2).
Examples of Full communion in a sentence
Full communion includes 27 the establishment locally and nationally of recognized organs of regular 28 consultation and communication, including episcopal collegiality, to express and 29 strengthen the fellowship and enable common witness, life, and service.
Full communion includes the establishment locally and nationally of recognized organs of regular consultation and communication, including episcopal collegiality, to express and strengthen the fellowship and enable common witness, life, and service.
Full communion partners that may be a part of this parish are encouraged to participate in their denomination’s events as well.