What is Holy Communion?

Also known as the Eucharist, Holy Communion is the “source and summit” (CCC  # 1324) of the Catholic faith because it is truly the Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity of Our Lord Jesus Christ.  The bread and wine at the Mass become the holiest of holies through the priest’s words by the power of the Holy Spirit.  The moment when the Bread and Wine become Jesus Christ is called transubstantiation (CCC # 1376).