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The group has been the subject of debate for decades due to its controversial interpretation of the liturgy.
One of the practices that has been questioned the most is the way in which Holy Communion is distributed and consumed. During their Eucharists, followers receive the consecrated host in their hands and wait several minutes for everyone to receive it, so they can do so simultaneously.
Additionally, communion under both species is standard, with large chalices being used to consecrate large quantities of wine.
In both practices, spillage of the consecrated contents is unavoidable.
Another irregular practice is when members of a Neocatechumenal community gather in a circle and publicly confess their sins, thereby sealing a pact of silence. This is based on the belief that sin is primarily a social offence rather than a rupture of the relationship with God.
Benedict XVI prepared guidelines to restrict these abuses, but ultimately, nothing was done.
The Neocatechumenal Way has also been criticised for its sectarian theological and historical vision, which considers its interpretation of the pre-Constantinian Church to be the model, disregarding centuries of doctrinal and liturgical development.
This includes a disruptive interpretation of the Second Vatican Council in terms of an alleged 'new beginning'.
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