The Eucharist is a Christian rite that is considered a sacrament in most churches, and as an ordinance in others.

What is the true meaning of communion?

Full Definition of communion

1 : an act or instance of sharing. 2a capitalized : a Christian sacrament in which consecrated bread and wine are consumed as memorials of Christ's death or as symbols for the realization of a spiritual union between Christ and communicant or as the body and blood of Christ.

What is the reason for taking communion?

The purpose of communion is to “receive from Christ the nourishment and strength and hope and joy,” said pastor and theologian John Piper. They “come from feasting our souls on all that He purchased for us on the cross; especially His own fellowship.”