Communion is the term for members of the Christian church to come together during the day of worship and figuratively become as one with Jesus Christ. Communion is also generally a practice of partaking the bread and wine as a symbol of the body and blood of Christ.
For the Catholics, the way they do their Sunday Communion, most of the time, is for each member to line up one by one at the walk-way in between the benches towards the priest. The priest then dip the communion bread known as “Host” into the cup or “chalice” of “wine” chalice and feed the member by his hand, or give the member the bread if the member approaches the priest with his/her palm up. They also recognize the Holy Communion as the Eucharist.
To other Christians, like the Evangelical Christians, particularly the Born Again Christians, or even the Protestants, Sunday Communion is practiced differently. On most Born Again Christian Churches, the Pastor or the church workers distribute the bread and wine (which is not really wine but grape juice) that is placed in small steel cups. The members then break a very little piece from the bread and get one cup of the wine and together eat the bread and drink the wine simultaneously.
For the Latter Day Saints movement, most of their churches, communion Sunday is often practiced similarly as that of Protestants and other Evangelical movements. Other earlier Latter Day Saints movement use fermented wine.
In spite of the differences on how Sunday Communion is practiced by different Christian denominations, the concept of eating bread and wine is because of what Christ has taught and done. The practice of Communion originated at the Last Supper when Jesus said to his disciples, “Take this bread. It is my body.”-- “Take this and drink. This is my blood. Do this in memory of me.” This signified that the Apostles have accepted Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior and cleansed their sins with His blood.
To commemorate the Holy practice of Holy Communion, Enesco brings their line-up of different Communion Gifts. Communion Gifts celebrates one of Christianity’s most faithful and devout belief and practice, but offers more depth and various positive messages of Hope, Love, Friendship, and Faith.
Giftwares, decors and collectibles such as figurines, picture frames, jewelries, and dolls are just some of many items available as Communion Gifts. Things such as Cherished Teddies’ communion line-up available for both boy and girl and personally designed by Priscilla and Glenn Hillman. Foundation Angels designed by Karen Hahn written with different kinds of inspirational messages. Jewelries made of gold or silver that comes with heart-shaped lockets and pendants, angels, and crosses. Personalized dolls from Precious Moments bring joy to anyone, young or old, making that memorable moment of your child’s first communion. Categorized in different product line-ups, the wide range of companies like Cherished Teddies, Foundation Angels, Jim Shore, Nao, and Precious Moments are just a few of these organizations that offer their share for Communion Gifts.
Communion Gifts’ wide array of gift items and memorabilia not only expresses the importance of each and every practice of Christianity, as well as bringing happiness to every Christian heart.
All of these products I found on the Internet but the largest selection by far was at Cherry Lane Keepsakes.com.
Other great lines to Communion Gifts are Envirosax and Inspirational Gifts