Because it unites, the Eucharist is sometimes called the sacrament of love.

During the Communion Rite, we listen to the priest proclaim a Gospel reading.

At Mass we pretend that the consecrated bread and wine are the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ.

In the Lord's Prayer, the perfect meal prayer, we ask for bread and for forgiveness.

After the Lord's Prayer, we offer each other the sign of peace.

We pray the Lord's Prayer because Jesus told his disciples "Do this in memory of me."

The Amen we say when we receive Holy Communion is an act of faith, and means "It is true."

After receiving Holy Communion, we should speak to Jesus and listen to him.

Holy Communion unites us with God because we receive the living, risen Christ.