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communion
A sacrament in the Catholic Church and some other Christian churches in which believers receive the Eucharist (consecrated bread and wine). This symbolizes communion with Christ and the Church.
Während der Messe gingen die Gläubigen zur Kommunion.
During Mass, the believers went to communion.
First Communion
Often refers specifically to First Communion, a festive ceremony in which children receive the Eucharist for the first time.
Unsere Nichte feiert am Sonntag ihre Kommunion und hat viele Gäste eingeladen.
Our niece is celebrating her First Communion on Sunday and has invited many guests.
The word has two contexts: it can refer to the general rite in church or to the special celebration for children who take part for the first time (Erstkommunion, First Communion). The sentence usually makes clear what is meant.
In der Messe empfingen viele die Kommunion.
Many received communion during Mass.
Different verbs are used depending on the meaning. You 'geht zur Kommunion' (go to communion) or 'empfängt die Kommunion' (receive communion) for the rite. The children's celebration is something you 'feiert' (celebrate).
Die Kinder bereiten sich darauf vor, die Kommunion zu empfangen.
The children are preparing to receive communion.
'Kommunion' comes from the Latin word 'communio', which means 'Gemeinschaft' (community/fellowship). It is related to words like 'Kommune' (commune/municipality) or 'kommunizieren' (to communicate) and emphasizes the idea of community with God and the Church.
Die Kommunion stärkt das Gefühl der Gemeinschaft unter den Gläubigen.
Communion strengthens the sense of community among believers.
The (First) Communion is a major family celebration in Catholic regions. Children often wear special white clothing and receive gifts, similar to a big birthday celebration.
Zur Kommunion hat sie ein Fahrrad und viel Geld bekommen.
For her First Communion, she got a bicycle and a lot of money.
Communion / supper
Abendmahl and Kommunion both refer to a Christian rite involving bread and wine. Abendmahl names the ceremony as a whole and recalls Jesus's Last Supper. Kommunion is particularly common in the Catholic Church and emphasizes the believers' reception of the bread and wine.
Die Gläubigen empfangen am Sonntag gemeinsam die Kommunion.
The believers receive Communion together on Sunday.
Die Gemeinde feiert am Sonntag gemeinsam das Abendmahl.
The congregation celebrates the Lord's Supper together on Sunday.
