noun
communion
A Christian sacrament involving consecrated bread and wine.
The congregation receives communion during the service.
Etymology
Latin communio meant sharing or participation. The sacramental use names the shared participation in consecrated bread and wine, expressing the worshippers’ religious fellowship through that act.
More examples
- He prepared for his first communion.
- The service included communion.
- She approached the communion table.
Forms
communion
Similar words
- Eucharist
- Another Christian name for the sacrament, with usage varying by tradition.
- Lord’s Supper
- A name emphasizing the meal commemorated.