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Sacrilege
Sacrilege is the profanation of or treating unworthily the sacraments and other liturgical actions, as well as persons, things, or places consecrated to God.
Sacrilege is a sin against the First Commandment consisting in profaning or treating unworthily the sacraments and other liturgical actions (CCC 2120). It also includes the profanation of persons, things, or places consecrated to God (CCC 2120).
Grave Sacrilege
Sacrilege is a grave sin especially when committed against the Eucharist, in which the true Body of Christ is made present (CCC 2120).
Frequently Asked Questions
Is receiving Communion in mortal sin a sacrilege? Yes, it is a grave profanation of the most holy sacrament (CCC 2120).
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