How to Use Holy Communion in a Sentence

Holy Communion

noun
  • The Eucharist, or Holy Communion, is one of the church’s most sacred rituals.
    Daniela Altimari, courant.com, 27 June 2021
  • The tabernacle, a box containing Holy Communion items, was made of 18-carat gold and decorated with jewels, police and the diocese said.
    From Usa Today Network and Wire Reports, USA TODAY, 31 May 2022
  • It is found in the history, practice and theology of Holy Communion itself.
    Timothy Gabrielli, The Conversation, 2 July 2021
  • An individual's first Holy Communion is still deemed valid, as there can only be one first Holy Communion, according to the church.
    Adam Terro, The Arizona Republic, 15 Feb. 2022
  • The attention-grabbing opening has a group of excitable young girls in mid-flight through a bucolic field, shouting Andrzej’s name and jeering after the kid has run off in one of their First Holy Communion veils and scrambled up a tree.
    David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Sep. 2023
  • Christians believe this to be the day Jesus celebrated his final Passover with his disciples and established the sacrament of Holy Communion.
    Jennie Key, The Enquirer, 3 Apr. 2023
  • After homage is paid by the Archbishop of Canterbury and senior peers, Holy Communion is celebrated.
    Rose Minutaglio, Town & Country, 8 Sep. 2022
  • Marking the beginning of a new chapter in their religious journey, the first Holy Communion is also a reminder that the child will continue living in their faith, and then move onto their Confirmation.
    Ysolt Usigan, Woman's Day, 22 Feb. 2023
  • However, individuals are to stop receiving Holy Communion until a proper baptism is performed.
    Adam Terro, The Arizona Republic, 15 Feb. 2022
  • Priests and extraordinary ministers are encouraged to use extra hand sanitizer when distributing Holy Communion.
    Tatyana Turner, chicagotribune.com, 11 June 2021

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