Frequently Asked Questions

If you have any enquiries about the Church of the Holy Ghost, the Chaplain is always available for help, advise or Spiritual Counsel. Some frequently asked questions are listed here, but if your question is not, the Chaplain is always willing to advise.

Q: Is this Church Christian?
A: Yes. We believe and teach the historic Creeds of the Church, that God is three persons in one: revealing himself as Father, Son and Holy Spirit. That he entered his human creation in a particular way at a particular time. And that person was Jesus Christ, born of the Virgin Mary; he is both God and Man. That he died on a Cross and by the power of his love and his sinlessness was raised from the dead. And that his rising is for all humanity, who can rise with him from death and live in glory for ever.

Q: What is an Anglican Church?
A: The Anglican Communion is made up of many different Churches throughout the world. Holy Ghost Church is part of the Church of England, in the Diocese in Europe. The Anglican Communion includes, for example, The Episcopal Church in the United States (TEC); the Church in Nigeria; and the Nippon Sei Ko Kai (the Church in Japan).

Q: I am not Anglican, can I still come?
A: Yes. This Church welcome everyone whatever their race, age, tradition, belief, marital status etc etc.

Q: May I receive Holy Communion?
A: It depends. Christians believe that at the Last Supper, Jesus gave himself in Holy Communion in a particular way: the Bread and Wine of the Eucharist. We trust Jesus' words that the Bread and Wine become his Body and Blood, so we believe that Jesus is really present. If you share this belief; if you have been prepared (either by the Sacrament of Confirmation or by being Admitted to Holy Communion); and you are not in any grave sin, then, yes you may receive Holy Communion.

If you are not a member of an Anglican Church, Baptised persons who are communicant members of other Churches which subscribe to the Doctrine of the Holy Trinity (believes that God is Father, Son and Holy Spirit) ; and that you would normally receive Holy Communion in your Church, then yes, you may receive Holy Communion here.

If you are Roman Catholic, on our part, you may receive Holy Communion, but the Holy Father requests that you should only receive Holy Communion at a Catholic Mass, because we are in different Eucharistic Communities.

Q: How do I become a Christian?
A: By Baptism (sometimes called Christening). It's not what we do for God which makes us Christians, but what God does for us. You can only be Baptised once. So if you are Baptised, you are a Christian; if you are not baptised, talk to the Chaplain after the Sunday Service or make an appointment to see him. He will be very pleased to help and guide, instruct and baptise anyone of any age at any time!

Q:I live a long way from the Church, can I still be involved?
A: Yes, of course. If you live or work in the Liguria region but cannot - for whatever reason - come on a Sunday, the Chaplain is happy to arrange a visit.

Q:Can I ask another question?
A: Yes, email it here FAQ request