what is a communion in church

Communion is a Christian sacrament that is celebrated in different ways by different churches. It is also called the Lords Supper or the Eucharist. Communion is one of two sacraments instituted by Jesus, the other being baptism. During the Last Supper, Jesus established communion by breaking bread and sharing wine with his disciples. The bread and wine symbolize Jesuss body and blood given for us. The purpose of communion is to remember Jesuss sacrifice on the cross and to receive nourishment, strength, hope, and joy from Him. Communion is not an obligation, but a celebration. It is a time of intimate fellowship with God and a chance to recognize Jesus and thank God for all He has done. Communion is also a time to be in community with fellow believers, past and present. The act of taking communion is also known as "communion with God" or being "in communion with believers".