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Holy Communion

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Holy Communion
n.
The sacrament of the Eucharist received by a congregation.
Holy Communion
n
1. (Christianity / Ecclesiastical Terms) the celebration of the Eucharist
2. (Christianity / Ecclesiastical Terms) the consecrated elements of the Eucharist Often shortened to Communion
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Noun1.Holy Communion - the act of participating in the celebration of the EucharistHoly Communion - the act of participating in the celebration of the Eucharist; "the governor took Communion with the rest of the congregation"
Communion, manduction, sacramental manduction
ritual - the prescribed procedure for conducting religious ceremonies
Eucharist, Eucharistic liturgy, Holy Eucharist, Holy Sacrament, Liturgy, Lord's Supper, sacrament of the Eucharist - a Christian sacrament commemorating the Last Supper by consecrating bread and wine
intercommunion - participation in Holy Communion by members of more than one church (eg Catholic and Orthodox)
Translations
Holy Communion n → la comunione, l'eucaristia
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In Catholics, Holy Communion is held to remember Jesus and show gratitude for their deliverance.
Communion Sets ? Important Part of Communion by COLLINGS RICHARD. / General interest community
This meal is also called the Lord's Supper, because, according to one scholar, "the Lord himself hosts us at this meal" Through the Lord's Supper we witness Jesus' humankind, and his desire to share in our people who have visible vulnerabilities, disabilities, holy communion has a particular "fearfully and wonderfully made" (Psalm 139) in the image all Christians--including people with disabilities--can true natures as embodied "jars of clay" (2 Corinthians 4:7) who point to God's glory.
Love that understands: finding community with Christ in the Lord's ... by Walker, Michael / Presbyterian Record
Several months ago, while I was teaching a Bible study in a congregation, a parishioner asked a question out of the blue about Holy Communion.
First Sunday after Christmas December 27, 2009 by Currents in Theology and Mission
 
 
 
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