why do Christians celebrate holy communion? why is it so important?

Answer 1

They celebrate it because Jesus asked them to. It is spiritual nourishment for life's journey.

Answer 2

The Holy Communion represents the body and blood of jesus christ....... At the last supper he broke the bread and drank the wine saying take this in memory of me. So to each person that participates in this he holds a special meaning thats a non christian wouldnt understand. Hope this give u some insight

Answer 3

20 – What Is a Sacrament? What is a sacrament? If we try to answer that question from the Scriptures, we have a problem. For the word “sacrament” is simply not found in the Bible. The word “sacrament” was used by the ancient church to describe the most im-portant “holy acts” in the life of a Christian. It was used to describe some special action performed in order to nourish the Christian life for its growth to the glory of God. How Many Sacraments? Just as Christian denominations today disagree on the number of sacraments, so it was among Christians in the church over a thousand years ago. Some listed only a few sacraments. Others listed over thirty. Finally, the great twelfth century theology Peter Lombard tried to convince everybody that there were sev-en sacraments – no more and no less. Many Christians still agree with him. Lutherans have always taught that the numbering of the sacraments is unimpor-tant. The Apology of the Augsburg Confession states: “We do not think it makes much difference if, for purposes of teaching, the enumeration varies, provided what is handed down in Scripture is preserved” (XIII, 2). What then is important? It is important to preserve these rites and ceremonies which Scripture tells us Christ instituted, and which proclaim and seal God’s mercy and grace in the lives of men. There are many religious ceremonies and practices described in the Bible (prayer, the washing of feet, fasting, etc.), but not all of them proclaim and seal God’s mercy and forgiveness. The Church’s “Holy Acts” The church has the right to create ceremonies, rites, and customs, to teach, guide, and train its members. But is it really wise to call such rites and ceremonies “sacra-ments” right along with those acts instituted by Christ? Doesn’t such a general use of the word tend to place all “holy acts” on the same level? The Lutheran Church teaches that we should carefully distinguish between those acts instituted by Christ to actually communicate and seal God’s promises, and those acts created by the church to teach and remind people of God’s will. Luther said that God’s promises create the church, but the church doesn’t create God’s promises. God’s “Holy Acts” The Church of the Augsburg Confession recognizes three rites which deserve the name “sacrament” because Christ himself gave them to the church to save men. These three are: Baptism, the Lord’s Supper, and Absolution (Apology, XIII, 4). Two other rites, ordination and matrimony, could be called sacraments with cer-tain qualifications (Apology, XIII, 12, 14). Our Lord Jesus Christ instituted the pastoral ministry, and God the Father established marriage; and both estates are involved with the forgiveness of sins and the general communicating of God’s saving grace. Yet, the cere-monies of ordination and matrimony were not instituted directly by Christ, and neither of them directly brings God’s forgiveness. Once again, it is not a sin to call those other things “sacraments,” but Lutherans stress that it is unwise because it might weaken our special appreciation of those most precious gifts given directly by Christ to the church in order for the church to live.

Answer 4

Jesus told us that we must eat his flesh and drink his blood in order to have life (John 6). He showed us how this would be possible at the Last Supper (aka the first communion/eucharist). He told us to do this in memory of him. So we do.

Answer 5

It is the Ultimate Reality -- the Food of all foods. It is my sustenance. No, it is NOT just symbolic or a sign. It becomes the Body and Blood of Jesus by the power of the Holy Spirit -- not in any cannibalistic way.

"Who, but the devil, hath granted such license of wresting the words of holy Scripture? Who ever read in the Scriptures that my body is the same as the sign of my body?. . . It is only the devil, that imposeth upon us by these fanatical men. . .Not one of the Fathers, though so numerous, ever spoke [thus] . . . they are all of them unanimous." -- Martin Luther

Answer 6

It's important because it's our opportunity to be one with Christ.
When we take communion we partake of Christ's flesh and blood.

Answer 7

It is a celebration of participation in the body and blood of the Lord Jesus Christ, who offered Himself as an atoning sacrifice for our sins, so that we, by His death, might find forgiveness; as the prophet Isaiah says "He was pierced through for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the chastening for our well-being fell upon him, and by his scourging we are healed." (Isaiah 53:5,6)
When we participate, we remember the sacrifice of Jesus and obey Him who said "Do this in remembrance of Me." (I Corinthians 11:24). We also look forward to His return.

Answer 8

For I have received of the Lord that which also I delivered unto you, That the Lord Jesus the same night in which he was betrayed took bread:
And when he had given thanks, he brake it, and said, Take, eat: this is my body, which is broken for you: this do in remembrance of me.
After the same manner also he took the cup, when he had supped, saying, This cup is the new testament in my blood: this do ye, as oft as ye drink it, in remembrance of me.
For as often as ye eat this bread, and drink this cup, ye do shew the Lord's death till he come.
Wherefore whosoever shall eat this bread, and drink this cup of the Lord, unworthily, shall be guilty of the body and blood of the Lord.
But let a man examine himself, and so let him eat of that bread, and drink of that cup.
For he that eateth and drinketh unworthily, eateth and drinketh damnation to himself, not discerning the Lord's body.
For this cause many are weak and sickly among you, and many sleep.
For if we would judge ourselves, we should not be judged.1 Corinthians 11/23-31

Answer 9

Jesus asked us to do it so that we would remember what He did to us on the cross. His body was broken and blood shed for us so that we do not have to die for our sins. Sin was punished when He took the world's sins away from our shoulders. He was the perfect sacrifice. We accept Him as our Lord and Savior.

Answer 10

So we can recieve Jesus. It reminds us of the night Jesus died for our sins and we know that that was very important in order to be able to live with Jesus in Heaven eternally.