Holy Thursday celebrates the institution of the Eucharist as the true body and ... and the need for cleansing with water, a symbol of baptism. Also emphasized are the critical importance of ...

6.To continue the sacrifice of the Cross in His Church. Q. 896. Has the Holy Eucharist any other effect? A. The Holy Eucharist remits venial sins by disposing us to perform acts of love and ...

There are also a variety of names used, such as the Lord’s Supper, the Eucharist, Mass and the breaking ... They believe that the bread and wine are symbols of the body and blood of Jesus.

Some Christians keep these in their homes all year as a symbol of their faith ... and wine together in a church service called Holy Communion, Eucharist or Mass. It is a reminder that Jesus ...