Eucharist

refers to both the bread and wine consumed in the sacramentComes from the Latin term sacramentum, which is a translation of the Greek term mysterion meaning “mystery,” and originally was used to refer to a... more of the Lord’s Supper and to this sacred rite itself. The term comes from the Greek word meaning “thanksgiving” which is associated with this sacred meal from it growing out of the Jewish Passover meal of thanksgiving. The Eucharist is a central Christian ritual based on the Lord’s last Passover supper with his Apostlesfrom a Greek word meaning “messenger.” This term often refers to the original twelve disciples of Jesus that he selected , ordained and sent out t... more where he stated that the bread and wine represents his flesh and blood. This celebratory rite is also referred to as: Communion, the sacramentComes from the Latin term sacramentum, which is a translation of the Greek term mysterion meaning “mystery,” and originally was used to refer to a... more of the alter, MassComes from the Latin word “missa” that literally means dismissed and refers to the practice in the 6th century of dismissing those in attendance d... more, the Lord’s Supper, and simple the sacramentComes from the Latin term sacramentum, which is a translation of the Greek term mysterion meaning “mystery,” and originally was used to refer to a... more. The manner, meaning and effect of the Eucharist was a highly disputed issue during the ReformationA revolutionary religious movement during the 16th century Europe that initially sought to reform the Roman Catholic Church but led to the emergence o... more.