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Jesus at the last supper said "this do in remembrance of me". Bread is symbolic of the word or The Bible. The blood of the grape is symbolic of his blood shed at the cross. His blood cleanses us from sin and his word helps keep us from a life of sin.
Yes, Jesus said "do this in remembrance of me", but the bread is symbolic of his body not the bible.
Mat 26:26 And as they were eating, Jesus took bread, blessed and broke it, and gave it to the disciples and said, "Take, eat; this is My body."
Mat 26:27 Then He took the cup, and gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, "Drink from it, all of you.
Mat 26:28 For this is My blood of the new covenant, which is shed for many for the remission of sins.
It is related to food because bread and wine were the staples of those times.
Jesus had said formerly (Joh 6:35), I am the bread of life, as the life of the body is supported by bread, which is therefore put for all bodily nourishment (Mat_4:4; Mat_6:11), so the life of the soul is supported and maintained by Christ's mediation.
The wine is symbolic of his blood, blood sealed the new covenant God was making through Christ's death.
When God made the covenant with the people of Israel it was done by sacrifice and the sprinkling of blood, Ex. 24. Now God has made a new covenant with all those who believe Jesus is the son of God and died as a sacrifice for sin.
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What does a special minister of Holy Communion do?
A special minister of holy communion is a lay person who is given the opportunity to help the priest or presider in a Mass to distribute Holy Communion. A special minister of holy communion may also give holy communion to the sick.
Who is in the communion of holy people?
The Catholic Church is the 'communion of holy people.'
What does the Church of England call the holy communion?
Holy Communion, you answered it yourself ;)
Are there godparents for Holy Communion?
No, there are no Godparents nor sponsors for First Holy Communion.
What is the difference between Catholic Holy Communion and Pentecostal Communion with respect to a child's first holy communion?
Quite simply, the bread and wine received at a Pentecostal church would not be Holy Communion.
Taking your Holy Communion?
Catholics do not take communion, they receive communion.
Can you eat before holy mass?
.Catholic AnswerThere is no rule about drinking and eating before Mass, EXCEPT if you want to receive Holy Communion. There is a rule that you must be fasting from all food and liquids (save water) for sixty minutes before receiving Holy Communion, unless you are sick at home, or in the hospital and a minister brings you Holy Communion, then the rule is 15 minutes.
What is viaticum?
The form of Communion given to the dying(Vote 4 McCain) The form of Communion given to the dying(Vote 4 McCain)
What is the next sacrament after the holy communion?
In the Catholic Church, the next is traditionally Confirmation.
What are three names for the Holy Communion?
the Eucharist; Holy Communion; the Lord's Supper
Should the word communion be capitalized?
Yes, "Communion" should be capitalized when referring to the Christian sacrament of the Eucharist.
How does holy communion link to baptism?
You have to be baptized before you can partake the communion.
