Lord's Supper



Lord's Supper

1. Another term for the Last Supper, the last meal that Jesus shared with his disciples before his crucifixion, which Christians believe instituted the sacrament of Eucharist. We celebrate the Lord's Supper on Holy Thursday.
2. The sacrament of Eucharist. Now that you've made your First Holy Communion, you can receive the Lord's Supper during Mass.
See also: supper

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Col-Medieval English
SofÍAso-FEE-ahSpanish
CristÓBalkree-STO-bahlSpanish
Palmiro-Italian
MÉLissa-French
KeavyKEE-veeIrish, Scottish