Holy Communion
Symbols and Traditions: Christians Remember Jesus
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Symbols and Traditions: Christians Remember Jesus
What do you already know about Holy Communion?
Learning Objective
At the end of the lesson you will know how and why Christians celebrate Holy Communion, what the symbols of bread and wine mean, and be able to suggest ideas for a meaningful remembrance ceremony.
What is Holy Communion?
Holy Communion, also known as the Lord’s Supper or Eucharist, is a special meal where Christians remember Jesus’ death and resurrection with bread and wine.
Celebrating Communion in Different Churches
Catholics, Orthodox, and Protestant Christians each celebrate Communion in unique ways. Some use elaborate rituals, while others keep it simple, but all centre around remembering Jesus.
What Are Symbols?
Symbols are objects, images, or actions that stand for something else. In Communion, the bread and wine are powerful symbols for Christians.
The Bread and Wine: Meaning and Connections
Bread
The wine symbolises Jesus’ blood, shed for forgiveness. Both bread and wine link to the Jewish Passover and the idea of rescue and sacrifice.
The bread represents Jesus’ body, broken for his followers. It reminds Christians of the Last Supper and Jesus’ sacrifice.
Wine
Links to Passover and Sacrifice
Communion connects with Passover in remembering God’s rescue. The bread and wine recall the Passover meal and the idea of Jesus as a sacrificial lamb.
Designing a Remembrance Ceremony
If you created a ceremony for Christians to remember salvation, what words, music, actions or symbols would you include? Think about meaning and connections to Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection.
Reflect and Share
How do your choices for the ceremony show understanding of Jesus’ sacrifice and Christian beliefs? How do they help others remember the message of salvation?
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