What is Holy Communion?
In Holy Communion, Lutherans recall the saving acts of God and enter communion with Christ and Christians of all times and places. In this Sacrament we are fed spiritually with the Body and Blood of Christ. Holy Communion is offered at every regular Sunday Worship service.
The variety of names Lutherans use for Holy Communion demonstrates the many facets of our understanding about God’s action in the sacrament. Those names may include:
- “The Lord’s Supper,” which emphasizes that this is a meal commanded and hosted by the risen Lord which also remembers Jesus’ last supper with his disciples
- “Holy Communion,” which accentuates the community established by the Holy Spirit as we encounter Christ in the meal – community with God in Christ and community with others who share in this meal
- “Eucharist,” which encourages us to see the whole meal as thanksgiving for God’s gifts of creation and redemption through Jesus Christ
- “The Meal,” which indicates that God is feeding us spiritually with promises of forgiveness, life, and eternal salvation
- “Divine Liturgy,” which emphasizes the public action carried out by a community of people
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