Communicant

usgb/kəˈmjuːnɪkənt/
noun

A person who takes part in the Christian service of Holy Communion.

After completing the confirmation classes, he became a regular communicant at the church.
Visual representation of "communicant" - A person who takes part in the Christian service of Holy Communion.

Often appears as...

  • regular communicant
  • active communicant
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Religious Context

Used specifically in Christian practices related to Holy Communion ceremonies.

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She has been a communicant since her youth, expressing her faith through the sacrament.
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Active Participation

Implies active participation in the ceremony, not just attendance.

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As a communicant, he receives the Eucharist at every mass.
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Sacramental Significance

Highlights a person's spiritual commitment and reverence for the sacrament.

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The communicants prepared themselves with prayer before receiving communion.
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