Holy Communion

Example Sentences

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This Easter, nearly 90 people took the Holy Communion to formally join the Catholic Church at St. Joe’s, more than double last year.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026

He wanted to offer Holy Communion, the central sacrament of Roman Catholic faith, not only to the detainees inside the facility, but also to the federal agents stationed there.

From Salon • Apr. 6, 2026

For the past two decades, he had been unable to receive Holy Communion, a rite the church considers the central sacred component of its worship services, from his own parish.

From Slate • Oct. 2, 2025

In 2017, the priest assisted with the couple’s Holy Communion and confirmation; when he’s not traveling with them, he stays in touch via the Meta platform Messenger.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 19, 2024

She told me that her da, now long dead, had given it to her for her First Holy Communion when she was thirteen.

From "Orphan Train" by Christina Baker Kline