Christian beliefs about Holy Communion / the Eucharist
I can explain the sacrament of the Eucharist and its significance for Christians today.
Christian beliefs about Holy Communion / the Eucharist
I can explain the sacrament of the Eucharist and its significance for Christians today.
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Key learning points
- The Eucharist, also known as Holy Communion, is a celebration and rememberance of Jesus' death and resurrection.
- During the Eucharist, bread and wine (or grape juice) are consumed to remember Jesus' sacrifice.
- The practice of the Eucharist originates from the Last Supper and many Christians believe the Eucharist is a sacrament.
- There are different beliefs within Christianity regarding the presence of Jesus in the bread and wine.
- The Eucharist is celebrated regularly by many Christians today and is a significant part of Christian life.
Keywords
Eucharist/Holy Communion - means 'thanksgiving'; a sacrament in which the death and resurrection of Jesus are celebrated, using bread and wine
Sacrament - an outward sign of an invisible and inward blessing by God; for example: baptism, the Eucharist
Transubstantiation - the belief that the substance of the elements of the Eucharist are transformed into the body and blood of Christ
Common misconception
All Christians believe that the bread and wine are symbolic of Jesus' body and blood.
Roman Catholic Christians believe that the substance of the bread and wine becomes Jesus' body and blood during the celebration of the Eucharist; this is known as transubstantiation.
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