Phrase Hound found 13 phrases and 11 compound words that contain communion. The most common are listed below. Open communion in the live search for definitions, filters, and the full list.
Phrases 13
- Holy CommunionThe Christian sacrament of the Eucharist; (in particular) the reception of the body and blood of Christ (the consecrated bread and wine), which is believed to bring about communion between the recipient and Christ.
- Anglican CommunionA worldwide network of Churches that are in communion with the Church of England as represented by the Archbishop of Canterbury.
- communion waferThe sacramental bread used in the Eucharist; the host.
- First CommunionThe first time that a person, usually a child, receives the sacrament of Communion.
- phatic communionCommunication that takes place primarily for social purposes rather than for the exchange of vital information, such as small talk and social pleasantries.
- close communionAlternative form of closed communion: The practice of restricting the serving of the elements of Holy Communion to those who are members in good standing of a particular church, denomination, etc.
- closed communionThe practice of restricting the serving of the elements of Holy Communion to those who are members in good standing of a particular church, denomination, etc.
- open communionSynonym of open table: The practice of some Protestant churches of allowing all people to take Communion, regardless of whether they are members of the church.
- World Communion SundayA celebration observed by several Protestant denominations on the first Sunday in October, promoting Christian unity and ecumenical cooperation, and focusing on an observance of the Eucharist.
- communion clothcorporal
- communion wafersplural of communion wafer: The sacramental bread used in the Eucharist; the host.
- communion ecclesiologyThe study of church as a community.
- still got one's communion moneystingy, frugal.
Compound words 11
- precommunionBefore Holy Communion.
- antecommunionThe part of the Anglican communion liturgy that precedes the consecration of the elements.
- communionableAble or willing to take part in communion.
- communionalRelating to communion.
- communionismThe practice of observing Holy Communion.
- communionistOne who takes part in Holy Communion; a communicant.
- communionlikeResembling or characteristic of the Christian communion ceremony.
- intercommunioncommunion (association) between people or groups
- noncommunionNeglect or failure of communion.
- communionistsplural of communionist: One who takes part in Holy Communion; a communicant.