Definition

Noun: 1. The Christian sacrament of the Eucharist: "Holy Communion" refers to the central act of Christian worship in which consecrated bread and wine are consumed, commemorating the Last Supper of Jesus Christ with his disciples. It is considered a sacrament in most Christian traditions, representing the reception of the body and blood of Christ.

Usage

"Holy Communion" is used as a proper noun, often capitalized, to name the specific religious rite. It is typically preceded by verbs like take, receive, or participate in. - Children in our church prepare for two years before their First Holy Communion. - The service will conclude with the celebration of Holy Communion.

Advanced Usage

• "to go to Communion": to participate in the sacrament.
  • She goes to Communion every Sunday.
• "to be admitted to Holy Communion": to be formally allowed to participate, often after meeting specific religious requirements.
  • New members will be admitted to Holy Communion after the baptismal service.

Variants and Related Words

• Communion (n): A common shortened form of "Holy Communion."
  • The priest offered Communion to the kneeling parishioners.
• The Eucharist (n): A formal and theological term synonymous with Holy Communion.
• The Lord's Supper (n): Another synonym, emphasizing its origin at the Last Supper.

Synonyms

• The Eucharist
• The Lord's Supper
• The Sacrament

Related Phrases

• Receive communion: To partake in the sacrament.
  • The faithful lined up to receive communion.
• Communion wafer: The thin, unleavened bread used in the rite.
• Communion wine: The wine used in the rite.

Noun

1. the act of participating in the celebration of the Eucharist
   • the governor took Communion with the rest of the congregation