Holy Communion is the central event in the divine service. It also occupies a significant place in the consciousness and lives of the believers. In Holy Communion, the reality of God and His devotion to mankind can be directly experienced.^[67]

6.4.1 Prerequisites

A prerequisite for receiving Holy Communion is Holy Baptism with water. Only those who have been baptised should partake in Holy Communion. All those who have been baptised, adopted, or sealed in the New Apostolic Church are entitled to regularly partake in Holy Communion.

Christians from other denominations who have been baptised in the proper manner can partake of Holy Communion as guests. In pastoral discussions it should be made clear to them that Holy Communion is a meal of profession of the Son of God, who died, resurrected from the dead, and will come again.

Secession or excommunication from the New Apostolic Church also voids admission to Holy Communion. Upon readmission to the New Apostolic Church with the consent of the District Apostle, the believer is once again granted access to Holy Communion. The fundamental prerequisites for partaking worthily of Holy Communion are belief and a repentant heart filled with longing for salvation.[^62]

The preparation and execution of the sacrament of Holy Communion is exhaustively described in 4.5.2 Explanations on the liturgy (chapters 4.5.2.13 and 4.5.2.19 et seq.)