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The sacrament of Holy Communion forms part of the worship for most Christians. Explain the beliefs and practices associated with this sacrament in two Christian traditions.
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The sacrament of Holy Communion forms part of the worship for most Christians. Explain the beliefs and practices associated with this sacrament in two Christian traditions. Introduction Christians celebrate the Holy Communion because it brings them into a closer relationship with Christ. They share spiritually in the death of Jesus on the cross. It originated from the Last Supper of Jesus, which was also a Passover meal. A meal eaten once a year by the Jews to remember the release of Israelites from captivity in Egypt, a celebration of freedom from slavery. At the Last Supper, Jesus referred the bread and wine to himself: the bread as his body and wine as his blood. He said to his disciples: "'Take it, this is my body,' Then he took a cup...and said, 'This is my blood which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins." (Mark 14:22 - 4) Many Christians...
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