Holy Communion

Views Updated: Dec 15, 2025

Key Facts

Abbreviation
HC
Pronunciation
/ˈhoʊli kəmˈjunjən/
Category
Community
Related Field
Religion

Examples in Context

  1. Participation in Holy Communion(HC) by members of more than one church ( eg Catholic and Orthodox ).
  2. First Holy Communion(HC) is the colloquial name for a person's first reception of the sacrament of the Eucharist.
  3. Near the end of the Mass Benedict walked down from the altar to distribute Holy Communion(HC).
  4. I remind priests, deacons and extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion(HC) to practice good hygiene.
  5. A member with infant baptism shall partake of the Holy Communion(HC) in this congregation after the rite of confirmation.

Other meanings of HC