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That’s exactly what it means. I once heard a joke about christians coming to Heaven and when St. Peter greets them, they ask him what that line over there is. He says, “Shhh, those are Catholics. They think they’re the only ones here.” This mirrors that joke. I truly hope the joke’s not on them if they think the Eucharist will save them.

I truly hope the joke’s not on them if they think the Eucharist will save them.

You do know Catholics believe the Eucharist is the REAL PRESENCE of Christ. To a Catholic, to say the Eucharist won't save you is the equivalent of saying Christ can't save you. I know it's difficult for Protestants to understand what the Eucharist means to Catholics, but try to show some respect for what we believe. I respect the fact that Cedar is correct that Christ is our savior; we differ only in that we believe Christ asks us to eat His body and that this is more than just a metaphor.

Also, you should know by now that Catholics do not hold that only Catholics go to Heaven. Protestants are considered to be part of the one, holy, catholic and apostolic Church, but no in full communion with the Church -- which is objectively true since Protestant Reformers ex-communicated themselves by their own choice, yet we share most of the fundamental beliefs in Christianity.

God bless.