Transubstantiation
What Transubstantiation means in Religious Studies GCSE, as defined for AQA.
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Roman Catholics believe the elements literally become Christ's body and blood, offering direct spiritual nourishment.
The belief that the bread and wine literally become the body and blood of Christ, offering spiritual nourishment.
The Catholic belief that the bread and wine literally become the body and blood of Christ.
The Catholic belief that the bread and wine actually become the body and blood of Christ.
Topics that use Transubstantiation
- Catholic Christianity - 3.1.3.1 Beliefs and teachings (AQA GCSE)
- Christianity - 3.1.2.2 Practices (AQA GCSE)
- Component 1: The study of religions: beliefs, teachings (AQA GCSE)
- Theme G: St Mark’s gospel: the life of Jesus (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- Biblical interpretation
- Atonement
- Dhamma (Dharma)
- Eucharist
- Grace
- memorialism
- Nibbana (Nirvana)
- Resurrection
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