Communion is a Christian sacrament.
From the Latin communĭo , the term communion refers to participating in the common . It may be a familiar manner in communication or a congregation of people with similar interests or beliefs.
For example: “There is no doubt that there is a communion between the two: it can be seen in their looks” , “Communion was broken on the campus when several conflicts broke out between the players” , “Thousands of people in communion approached the town square to congratulate the local idol.”
Communion in Christianity
For Christianity , communion or eucharist is the sacrament that consists of the transformation of a piece of bread (known as a host ) and wine into the body and blood of Christ so that these substances are received by the believer.
We must not forget either that within the religious sphere, and specifically the Catholic sphere, there is what is known as the communion of saints . This is an expression that is used both to refer to the Eucharist itself and to the relationship that exists between the people who are united to Christ and who are the ones that allow the formation of the church family.
Only a priest can transform the host into the body of Christ.
A rite of transformation
The priest is the only person authorized to perform this rite of transformation. Communion supposes the unity of man with God and reflects the sacrifice of the Son who gives his flesh for the salvation of humanity.
The bread used during communion is unleavened bread , made with wheat. The wine must be pure, obtained from the fruit of the vine and without any alteration. Just mix it with a little water.
the first communion
Every baptized person can receive communion. In the case of children, it is necessary that they first receive catechism about the sacrament. That is why the first communion is a very important rite in the life of a Catholic, which includes the corresponding training and is usually taken at the age of ten. It is common for this first communion to be experienced as a true party.
Collectively, it is, as a general rule, how any child receives his first Communion, logically after he has received the sacrament of baptism and confession. Once this religious ceremony has taken place, you will celebrate it in the company of your family and friends with whom you will celebrate this moment in style.
A movement that emerged in the 20th century
In addition to all of the above, it should be noted that, within the Catholic Church, there is a movement called “Communion and Liberation.” In the middle of the 20th century it was when the Italian priest Luigi Giussani made the decision to found the one whose main basis of his thought is that man achieves his liberation from the figure of Jesus.
However, in addition to all this, this group, which has managed to be present in more than sixty countries, also aims to help and support the Church in the different missions it carries out in society. But it should not be overlooked that it advocates a much more mature Christian education for all its members.