A relationship of recognition and acceptance between Christian churches or denominations, or between individual Christians or Christian communities and a church (signified by a willingness to give or receive the Eucharist)
The sharing or exchanging of intimate thoughts and feelings, esp. when the exchange is on a mental or spiritual level
Common participation in a mental or emotional experience
The service of Christian worship at which bread and wine are consecrated and shared
The consecrated bread and wine so administered and received
Reception of the consecrated bread and wine at such a service
A group of Christian communities or churches that recognize one another's ministries or that of a central authority