"Select two Christian denominations and explain their approach to Holy Communion. Compare and contrast the main features of their celebrations".
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Holy Communion Skill A01 "Select two Christian denominations and explain their approach to Holy Communion. Compare and contrast the main features of their celebrations". Holy Communion is a sacrament which takes place in most Christian denominations. Bread and wine are consecrated by an ordained priest and consumed by the priest and members of the congregation to commemorate the death of Jesus and to follow the command Jesus gave at the Last Supper, "Do this in remembrance of me". Interpretations of the meaning of Holy Communion vary, not only between Christian denominations but also within individual denominations. Anglicans use two main names for the service, Holy Communion which means a sacred gathering with others to share thoughts and feelings, and the Eucharist meaning thanksgiving. The Catholic Church mainly calls the service Mass, which is taken from the last sentence of the service when it was read in Latin, 'Ite, missa...


