communion

communion is a Noun

Definition:

[1] The act of sharing; community; participation. "This communion of goods." Blackstone.

[2] Intercourse between two or more persons; esp., intimate association and intercourse implying sympathy and confidence; interchange of thoughts, purposes, etc.; agreement; fellowship; as, the communion of saints. We are naturally induced to seek communion and fellowship with others. Hooker. What communion hath light with darkness 2 Cor. vi. 14. Bare communion with a good church can never alone make a good man. South.

[3] A body of Christians having one common faith and discipline; as, the Presbyterian communion.

[4] The sacrament of the eucharist; the celebration of the Lord`s supper; the act of partaking of the sacrament; as, to go to communion; to partake of the communion. Close communion. See under Close, a. -- Communion elements, the bread and wine used in the celebration of the Lord`s supper. -- Communion service, the celebration of the Lord`s supper, or the office or service therefor. -- Communion table, the table upon which the elements are placed at the celebration of the Lord`s supper. -- Communion in both kinds, participation in both the bread and wine by all communicants. -- Communion in one kind, participation in but one element, as in the Roman Catholic Church, where the laity partake of the bread only.