Eucharist

====Baptists====
[[File:Communion Baptist.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.15|The serving of elements individually, to be taken in unison, is common among Baptists.]]
The bread and "fruit of the vine" indicated in Matthew, Mark and Luke as the elements of the Lord's Supper<ref>{{bibleref|Matthew|26:26–29}}, {{bibleref|Mark|14:22–25}}, {{bibleref|Luke|22:19}}</ref> are interpreted by many [[Baptists]] as unleavened bread (although leavened bread is often used) and, in line with the historical stance of some Baptist groups (since the mid-19th century) against partaking of alcoholic beverages, [[grape juice]], which they commonly refer to simply as "the Cup".<ref>See, e.g., {{cite book | first=J. R. | last=Graves | year=1928 | title=What is It to Eat and Drink Unworthily | publisher=Baptist Sunday School Committee | oclc=6323560}}</ref> The unleavened bread also underscores the symbolic belief attributed to Christ's breaking the bread and saying that it was his body. A [[saltine cracker|soda cracker]] is often used.

Some Baptists consider the Communion to be primarily an act of remembrance of Christ's atonement, and a time of renewal of personal commitment ([[memorialism]]) such as [[Free Will Baptist|Free Will Baptists]], while others, such as [[Particular Baptists]] affirm the Reformed doctrine of a [[Eucharistic theology#Pneumatic presence|pneumatic presence]],<ref name="Wax2007"/> which is expressed in the [[1689 Baptist Confession of Faith|Second London Baptist Confession]], specifically in Chapter 30, Articles 3 and 7. This view is prevalent among [[Southern Baptists]], those in the [[Founders Ministries|Founders movement]] (a Calvinistic movement among some [[Independent Baptists]]),and several individuals in other Baptist associations.<ref name="Wax2007">{{cite web |last1=Wax |first1=Trevin |title=Baptists and the Lord's Supper |url=https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/trevin-wax/baptists-and-the-lords-supper/ |publisher=[[The Gospel Coalition]] |access-date=27 April 2022 |language=English |date=6 June 2007 |quote=There are many other Baptists in history who have understood the "spiritual presence" of Christ in the Lord's Supper.}}</ref>

Communion practices and frequency vary among congregations. A typical practice is to have small cups of juice and plates of broken bread distributed to the seated congregation. In other congregations, communicants may proceed to the altar to receive the elements, then return to their seats. A widely accepted practice is for all to receive and hold the elements until everyone is served, then consume the bread and cup in unison. Usually, music is performed and Scripture such as the precise verses of Jesus speaking at the Last Supper is read during the receiving of the elements.

Some Baptist churches are closed-Communionists (even requiring full membership in the local church congregation before partaking), with others being partially or fully open-Communionists. It is rare to find a Baptist church where the Lord's Supper is observed every Sunday; most observe monthly or quarterly, with some holding Communion only during a designated Communion service or following a worship service. Adults and children in attendance who have not made a profession of faith in Christ are expected to not participate.