Catholic-Reformed dialogue looks at issues of Eucharist, baptism

Published: 2003-12-01

WASHINGTON (CNS) -- Catholic and Reformed bishops and scholars took an in-depth look at the sacramental understanding of Eucharist and baptism as the seventh round of the official Catholic-Reformed consultation began. The two issues "lay at the heart of the Protestant Reformation" and "are considered to be at the heart of any progress toward eventual reunion," said a Nov. 25 press release on the talks from the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops. Reformed churches taking part in the dialogue with Catholics include the United Church of Christ, Reformed Church in America, Presbyterian Church (USA) and the Christian Reformed Church in North America. All trace their origins to 16th-century reformer John Calvin and his followers.

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