The idea of celebrating communion started with Jesus himself.

Before he died and rose again, Jesus had a meal with his disciples. This can be found in Matthew Chapter 26 verses 26 to 30, in Mark Chapter 14 verses 22 to 26 and Luke Chapter 22 verses 14 to 20.

At this meal, Jesus breaks and shares bread as a symbol that his body is about to be broken.

Then, he shared a cup of wine.

This was used to symbolise that his blood was about to be poured out. The wine also had the meaning that Jesus' blood was about to be spilt so that people could have their sins forgiven.

In other words, he was saying that his death would be the key to allow everyone to return to God.

Therefore, we celebrate communion to remember what Jesus did for us on the cross, and what He continues to do today. We celebrate that God wants to know us and forgive us and that, through Jesus, we can know Him.


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